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Exploring Asia’s Surprising New Capital of Cool

The capital of Malaysia has become a hotbed of art and design. Kuala Lumpur’s most influential residents guide AFAR through five of the city’s creatively charged neighborhoods.

December 7, 2017 02:19 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

History + Culture

Portugal’s Exquisite Historic Lodgings Offer a Window to the Past

The castles, palaces, and monastaries scattered across the Portuguese countryside are more than just relics of a time gone by.

June 8, 2018 07:15 PM

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Michelle da Silva Richmond

History + Culture

The Tea Capital of Europe Isn’t Where You Think It Is

How an archipelago in the Atlantic became a center of tea production.

August 16, 2018 03:28 PM

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Sara Button

Epic Trips

Yes, You Can Help Save Endangered Species on Your Next Trip

If you’ve ever wanted to live out your childhood dream of being a marine biologist or even an archaeologist, try booking a trip with a research bent: it’s easier than you think.

August 9, 2018 05:03 PM

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Jeff Grossman

Cities We Love

Why Tulsa, Oklahoma, Should Be on Your Must-Visit List

For travelers looking to understand what it means to see “America,” perhaps there’s no better city than one like Tulsa, which is looking forward while reckoning with the legacy of its past.

April 9, 2021 03:08 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Beaches

5 Ways Belize Is the Reset You Need

Still waiting for that “new year, new you” feeling to kick in? Belize might be just the fuel you need.

January 20, 2017 11:32 AM

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Sarah Purkrabek

Beaches

How to Experience the Real Costa Rica

The Osa Peninsula is full of unspoiled beaches, waterfalls, protected rain forests, and wildlife.

March 14, 2016 06:48 PM

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Mary Holland

Longreads

In Hiroshima, Japan, a Teenager Finds an Unexpected Home

A trip to Japan’s most misunderstood city teaches a young traveler what it means to belong.

July 31, 2020 02:15 PM

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Daisy Okazaki

Where to Go in Fall

Haunting and Beautiful Cemeteries Around the United States

Graveyards aren’t always spooky—with their history and architecture, sometimes they’re downright delightful.

October 4, 2018 05:19 PM

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Rachel Wilkinson

Restaurants + Cafés

Miami’s Oldest Neighborhood Is Turning Up the Heat

The city’s most modern food is emerging from one of its oldest neighborhoods: Coconut Grove.

April 18, 2017 01:23 PM

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Evan S. Benn

Restaurants + Cafés

8 Fresh, Flavorful Spring Foods Worth Traveling For

Hungry for springtime? Try one of these global dishes.

January 22, 2018 05:25 PM

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Sarah Baird

The Future of Travel

Your Guide to Avoiding the Crowds in 5 Popular Places

Take a closer look at how some of the world’s most popular destinations are coping with overtourism—and learn a few ways you can travel more conscientiously.

September 25, 2018 05:01 PM

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Sara Button

Where to Travel Next

Get to Know Jordan’s Luxurious Side

Immerse yourself in the culture and epic scenery of Jordan with these luxurious experiences that take you from dawn past dusk.

September 7, 2017 11:39 AM

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Visit Jordan

Restaurants + Cafés

This Is the Secret Michelin-Star Capital of the World

The best place to eat in Germany is in a little village in a forest.

April 13, 2017 12:17 PM

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David Farley

Hotels

Find a Luxurious Slice of Japan in Los Angeles

The Nobu Ryokan Malibu is an oasis where every detail is designed to soothe. These days, that might take some getting used to.

January 24, 2019 04:46 PM

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Jeremy Saum

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