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7 Surprisingly Illegal Things to Avoid in Europe

Local laws in European countries can be very, well, specific. Here are some rules you’ll want to be aware of before you take your next trip.

June 5, 2019 09:52 AM

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Chris Ciolli

Travel Tales

How to See the Morocco Most Tourists Don’t

On an epic bike trip through the Atlas Mountains and the Sahara Desert, a pair of travelers learns when to say yes to adventure.

March 29, 2018 01:31 PM

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Celia Hoffman

Restaurants + Cafés

Beyond Blue Milk: How “Star Wars” Land Got Its Out-of-This-World Menu

The secret to a stellar meal is a solid story.

May 31, 2019 11:35 AM

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Nicole Antonio

Travel Insiders

Work Hard, Play Hard: Mark Harmon, Founder, Auberge Resorts

March 11, 2016 12:45 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Travel Inspiration

The Best Things to Do in Arizona

Rugged beauties like the Grand Canyon and the red rocks of Sedona entice travelers, but high-end resorts and top culinary options make this vast western state worthy of many return visits.

January 14, 2020 05:28 PM

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Stacey McKenna

Food + Drink

The Gin Distillery at the End of the World

At the gateway to Chile’s remote Torres del Paine National Park, the Last Hope Distillery rewards adventurers to Patagonia with craft spirits and conviviality.

October 31, 2019 02:28 PM

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Emily Gillespie

Epic Trips

10 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Traveling to Borneo

From what to expect on your wildlife excursions to the one thing you shouldn’t leave home without—here’s what you need to know before going to the jungles of Borneo.

August 15, 2019 06:35 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Health + Wellness

How a Travel Editor Overcame Her Crippling Fear of Flying

Despite years of white-knuckle flights, there was no way AFAR’s Michelle Baran was going to stop flying. She knew she had to beat her fear—she just didn’t know how.

January 6, 2020 04:41 PM

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Michelle Baran

Food + Drink

The Joy and Genius of Traditional Italian Home Cooking

After decades of living, cooking, and foraging in rural Italy, writer Frances Mayes shares what she’s learned from “cucina povera.”

August 18, 2020 02:13 PM

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Frances Mayes

Longreads

Inside the Growing Community of Families on the Road, Full Time

What unites full-timing families is what separates them, literally, from the rest of America: Their house is on wheels, and it’s most likely much smaller than yours.

April 28, 2020 04:11 PM

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Kieran Dahl

Longreads

America, the Beautiful

Dozens of cultures, hundreds of languages, countless stories.

July 1, 2020 09:20 AM

Cities We Love

How to Pretend You’re in Paris at Home

During quarantine, use this itinerary with tips from locals to recreate the best parts of a day in Paris from the safety and comfort of your own home.

April 24, 2020 01:31 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Tips + News

The Coolest Pads Now Bookable on Marriott’s New Homesharing Service

The hotel company’s version of Airbnb is now live and these are some of the standout homes.

May 10, 2019 07:51 PM

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Michelle Baran

The Influencer: Nyesha Arrington, Chef

Where to go in Los Angeles, according to chef Nyesha Arrington.

June 14, 2018 08:00 PM

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Andrew Parks

Packing Tips + Gear

Valentine’s Day Gifts for People Who Love Travel (Almost) as Much as They Love You

14 gift ideas for the travel lover in your life

February 11, 2019 06:44 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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