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Travel Insiders

Coolest Travel Jobs: What It’s Like to Be a Hotel Uniform Designer

We talked to the founder of a New York City–based uniform design firm about how she got her start, the one job she walked away from, and sartorial trends in the hospitality business.

January 3, 2018 01:28 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
Hiking + Cycling

What It’s Actually Like to Be an Expedition Guide on Mt. Everest

Dawa Gyaljen Sherpa, a Nepal native who has conquered the world’s highest peak four times, shares his story with AFAR.

October 12, 2015 01:28 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
Epic Trips

The Truth I Learned From Taking a Gap Year Abroad

An AFAR editor shares the perspectives she gained on a long-term backpacking trip through Latin America.

December 2, 2016 06:28 PM
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Sarah Buder
Paris

Overview

May 23, 2018 04:22 PM
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Lindsey Tramuta
Food + Drink

Oh, the Things You Learn About Cuba While Writing a Cookbook

Two cookbook creators share their insider tips on traveling and eating well in the newly open country

July 28, 2016 09:09 PM
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Aislyn Greene
History + Culture

Heavenly Music, Space-Age Architecture, and the Many Surprises of Armenia

A writer who grew up in Moscow finds echoes of her past on a spontaneous trip to a former Soviet Republic that’s forging a new identity.

February 1, 2018 12:30 PM
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Anya von Bremzen
Food + Drink

Why Turkish Breakfast Is the Best Reason to Get Out of Bed

The elaborate morning meal known as “kahvalti” can turn just about anyone into an early bird.

March 19, 2015 09:00 AM
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Shahnaz Habib
New Mexico

Overview

May 23, 2018 03:09 PM
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Kate Donnelly
Restaurants + Cafés

Heading to Boston? 6 Fun Things to Eat

You won’t want to miss these unusual treats.

May 12, 2016 07:46 PM
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Aislyn Greene
People

Q & A with Tastemaker Colu Henry

She shares highlights from a first-time visit to Belize

December 23, 2015 11:51 AM
Ecuador

Overview

May 23, 2018 12:12 PM
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Simon Willis
History + Culture

Explore the Vibrant Patterns of West Africa in These Remarkable Photos

On a sartorial safari through the region, photographer Jessica Antola captured West African chic: complex head wraps, hand-spun accessories, and kaleidoscopic textiles with a story to tell.

September 28, 2015 12:59 PM
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Aislyn Greene
Travel Vanguard

AFAR’s 2018 Travel Vanguard: The Visionaries Who Are Transforming the Industry

These nine individuals are harnessing the power of travel to make a difference in the world.

October 2, 2018 02:02 PM
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Aislyn Greene
Fes

Overview

June 2, 2020 06:42 PM
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Paul Clammer
Weekend Getaways

The Best Weekend Getaways in the United States

There’s never been a better time to explore close to home.

February 20, 2019 10:53 AM
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Julia Cosgrove

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