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Rise of the Tigress: Why Now Is the Time to See India’s 200-Year-Old Tiger Festival

Every autumn, hundreds of elaborately painted men dressed as tigers march through the streets of Thrissur, in Kerala. Two years ago, women finally joined for the first time.

June 13, 2018 08:05 PM

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Nikhita Venogupal

Cities We Love

6 New Ways to Experience New Orleans

Get a fresh take on New Orleans

April 13, 2017 11:52 AM

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Aislyn Greene

Water Sports

Scientists Spill About the Best Places to See Sharks Around the World

Whether you want to come face-to-face with your fears or you’ve always dreamed of diving with these misunderstood animals, these experts have you covered.

November 9, 2018 07:09 PM

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Melissa Hobson

Restaurants + Cafés

How Noma Helped a Pastry Chef Connect With Her Mexican Roots

Mexican American chef and former Noma pastry star, Rosio Sanchez, is finally getting to cook in her parents’ home country thanks to Noma Tulum.

April 11, 2017 02:45 PM

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Kate Bielamowicz

Solo Travel

An Epic Solo Safari Through Kenya

AFAR Ambassador Megan Murphy reflects on why one is the perfect number on safari

November 6, 2018 04:54 PM

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Megan Murphy

Longreads

Discovering the True Meaning of Paradise in China’s Yunnan Province

On a trip through the less-visited corners of Yunnan, China, writer Peggy Orenstein searches for the bliss and grace of the unexpected.

December 8, 2020 07:01 PM

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Peggy Orenstein

Beaches

The Art and Soul of Baha Mar in the Bahamas

Sponsored by Baha Mar

Food + Drink

What to Eat in Rome if You Only Have 24 Hours

When short on time in this Italian city, follow Italian food expert, Katie Parla’s lead.

April 6, 2016 01:28 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Fall 2022

25 Days, 9 Countries, 1,959 Miles: Seeing Europe by Train

For one British writer left adrift by Brexit, a cross-continental train trip might be the best way to reconnect with her European neighbors.

October 13, 2022 06:59 PM

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Emma John

There are a number of off-the-beaten-path opportunities around Fiji, both on land and in the water.

Restaurants + Cafés

6 Insider Tips for Your Next Trip to Fiji

Executive chef and owner of an L.A. hotspot shares his favorite things about his home country, Fiji.

April 6, 2016 05:35 PM

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Nile Cappello

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

Books

8 New Books You Need to Read Before Flying to France

These new reads will get you excited for your next adventure to the land of fresh croissants, fragrant lavender, and ultra-chic street style.

August 10, 2018 05:14 PM

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Sara Button

River Cruises

River Cruising Grows in the US

Plus: Thomas Keller partners with Seabourn and Costa Cruises makes fresh mozzarella

February 24, 2016 07:57 PM

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Anne Kalosh

Air Travel News

Why Buenos Aires Just Got More Convenient

New nonstop service from United makes it a fine time to visit the Argentine capital, where there’s always something new to discover.

October 11, 2017 08:36 AM

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United

Restaurants + Cafés

5 Reasons San Francisco’s China Live Is a Pretty Big Deal

You may want to reconsider your takeout plans after seeing this place.

March 1, 2017 11:48 AM

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Nicole Antonio

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