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Amid Devastation, Mexico City Unites

An AFAR writer recalls scenes of humanity and hope after a 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck the capital.

September 27, 2017 09:47 AM

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Allegra Ben-Amotz

Books

What’s in a Name? How One Traveler Went From Outsider to Local in Lesotho

When Will McGrath followed his wife, Ellen—a sociologist specializing in AIDS research—to Lesotho, he knew little about the African country. Less than a year later, he became Moshoeshoe.

September 18, 2018 04:36 PM

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Will McGrath

Solo Travel

A Table for One, Please: How Solo Travel Can Be Serendipitous

A solo traveler shares why loneliness is an essential part of traveling alone.

May 7, 2015 01:09 PM

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Macy Morris

Small Ship Cruises

What It’s Like to Sail on the World’s Most Luxurious Ship

Everything about the Seven Seas Explorer—from the rooms to the amenities—is truly over the top.

November 2, 2016 12:03 PM

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Anne Kalosh

Road Trips

The Top 5 Roads to Drive in the World, According to a Bentley Insider

From California to Southern Spain, these roads really showcase what a car can do.

December 7, 2016 01:48 PM

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Danielle Walsh

Road Trips

How to Go Beyond Havana in Cuba

Don’t limit yourself to Havana and miss out on Cuba’s epic countryside.

January 8, 2016 04:50 PM

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Alex Palomino

Travel Insiders

No Place Like Home: Alberto Alessi

President, Alessi

March 28, 2016 02:23 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Travel Tips + Etiquette

10 Tips That’ll Make Your First Trip to Tokyo WAY Easier

You don’t have to be an expert to roam Japan’s capital like a pro.

December 1, 2016 02:40 PM

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Nicole Antonio

Road Trips

Why a Road Trip Is the All-American Way to Build a Friendship

On a drive through the American South, two women from vastly different backgrounds forge an unlikely bond.

October 3, 2017 04:39 PM

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Emma John

A waiter is holding the Traditional Turkish Breakfast at Privato Restaurant in Galata. Istanbul, Turkey

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

Food + Drink

The Five Most Interesting Tasting Menus in San Francisco

These San Francisco restaurants have some of the most unusual, interesting, and fun tasting menus across the city

September 24, 2015 07:33 PM

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Tamara Palmer

Cities We Love

Tokyo’s Long Lines Lead to Magic (and Life-Changing Ramen)

On an impromptu trip to Tokyo, without a single reservation in hand, food writer Helen Rosner explores the Japanese art of standing in line.

July 30, 2018 07:02 PM

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Helen Rosner

Restaurants + Cafés

The Mythical Beef Sandwich You Need in Your Life

Chef Samin Nosrat spent years hearing others fantasize about a particular Florentine panino. Her first bite didn’t go exactly as planned—but here’s why it was worth the pilgrimage.

April 14, 2017 12:15 PM

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Samin Nosrat

Food + Drink

A Chef’s Guide to Moscow: Where to Find Pig’s Ear Lasagna, Russian Truffles & the Only Raw Oysters in the City

May 22, 2015 01:50 PM

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Jen Murphy

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

Wining and Dining in the Land of Malbec

Mendoza, Argentina, is emerging as quite the food destination

December 2, 2016 06:26 PM

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Nora Walsh

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