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Longreads

Why a Train Trip Across the U.S. Is the Fastest Way to Slow Down

On a cross-country Amtrak trip, a perpetually rushed traveler finds the gift of time.

February 14, 2018 02:40 PM
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Eric Weiner
Weekend Getaways

10 Small Towns in the U.S. to Visit This Winter

Bigger isn’t always better when it’s time to get away. Case in point: These smaller, off-the-radar enclaves across the United States are well worth the wander come wintertime.

December 3, 2019 05:31 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
Outdoor Adventure

What It’s Like to Visit the Northernmost Inhabited Place in the World

Only 650 miles away from the North Pole, Svalbard is unlike any place you’ve ever seen.

August 23, 2017 02:51 PM
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Jill K. Robinson
Safari

Help Save Elephants by Walking With Them in Botswana

The Living With Elephants conservation foundation is working to change local and international attitudes toward the magnificent creatures.

October 4, 2016 05:17 PM
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Mary Holland
History + Culture

This Is the Best Way to See Jordan

Follow an ancient trade route on foot to get a new perspective on Jordan.

July 10, 2017 01:37 PM
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Michaela Trimble
Food + Drink

A Quest to Cook Like My Grandma Led Me to an Italy Most Travelers Miss

On the toe of the Italian peninsula, a second-generation Italian American finds striking landscapes, underappreciated cuisine, and warm hearts.

November 28, 2018 04:40 PM
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Freda Moon
Australia

Overview

May 23, 2022 04:23 PM
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Kate Gibbs
Travel Tales

What It’s Actually Like to Be a Rock Star on Tour

Drummer Adam Levin of the X Ambassadors on life on the road and early morning cheeseburgers

March 30, 2017 06:14 PM
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Maggie Fuller
In the Magazine

The 2019 AFAR Travel Vanguard

Visionaries who harness the power of travel to make a difference.

October 2, 2019 10:40 AM
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Staff
Art + Culture

The 8 Best Places to Celebrate National Hammock Day

The 8 Best Places to Celebrate National Hammock Day

July 22, 2015 06:42 PM
National Parks

7 Things to Do in the U.S. National Parks if You Love Music

These are some pretty unbeatable venues.

April 15, 2016 07:49 PM
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Sarah Purkrabek
Festivals + Events

This Music Festival Venue is Unlike Anything You’ve Ever Seen

Arcosanti is not your average city, and FORM is not your average music festival.

May 6, 2016 04:42 PM
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Sarah Purkrabek
Art + Architecture

There’s a Museum in Vienna That’s Full of Fake Art

Those Picasso and Monet paintings aren’t what they seem at this fascinating art museum. And that’s precisely the point.

October 19, 2017 08:11 PM
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Noah Lederman
Loyalty + Rewards

Independent Hotels That Can Earn You Loyalty Points

While independent hotels have a spirit of their own, there is something to be said for a hotel that is part of a larger loyalty program.

July 21, 2017 03:48 PM
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Ramsey Qubein
Festivals + Events

The Tokyo Neighborhood You Need to Know

Kōenji rewards intrepid travelers with killer vinyl, curious vintage shops, and secret-alley bar crawls.

July 31, 2017 06:14 PM
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Laura House

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