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Greetings from Saudi Arabia

In search of cultural understanding, one wobbly step forward at a time.

April 11, 2023 07:37 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Art + Culture

Exploring Amsterdam’s Cultural Diversity

From museums to markets, this stately city hums with the energy of immigrants.

Sponsored by The Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Card from Chase

A night time view of the exterior of the French café Le Diplomate on 14th Street in Washington D.C.’s live music corridor.

Bars + Nightlife

A Musician’s Guide to Washington D.C.

Where to go, eat, and listen, according to local artist Neffy.

Sponsored by washington.org

A christmas market lit up at night, with a carousel and a grand city hall in the background

Holiday Travel

Where to Find Europe’s Most Festive, Unique, and Family-Friendly Christmas Markets

Visit craft-filled wooden stalls, sip mulled wine and hot chocolate, and take in the glittering lights at these nine Christmas markets.

October 18, 2025 04:54 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

The rituals deck at Palmaia, the House of Aia

Health + Wellness

A Skeptical Traveler Finds Inner Peace—and a Great Vegan Croissant—at a Mexican Wellness Retreat

Hidden on a 14-acre property in the beach-fronted jungles of Mexico’s Riviera Maya, Palmaia encourages guests to look inward and connect with the region’s otherworldly beauty.

January 9, 2023 08:58 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Where to Travel Next

When the Going Gets Tough, I Go to Australia

How a country 10,000 miles from home became the place I miss the most when life gets really, ridiculously hard.

May 26, 2020 02:17 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Grazing Moose on grass by Cook Inlet in Anchorage Alaska with city skyline across the water and mountains in the background

Cities We Love

9 Can’t-Miss Things to Do in Anchorage, Alaska

With salmon fishing (and eating), craft breweries, hiking trails, and a thriving local art scene, there’s a lot to love about Anchorage.

May 8, 2024 07:00 PM

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Bailey Berg

A photo of a guest room at the Muir hotel in Halifax, with a tartan blanket designed exclusively for the hotel on the bed.

Stay Here Next

Stay Here Next: The Muir Hotel in Halifax, Nova Scotia

A new addition to the Halifax waterfront channels Nova Scotia’s maritime history—and future.

February 28, 2023 08:45 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Rows of sun lounge chairs on a snow covered mountain

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Want to Remote Work From Anywhere? Here Are 10 Places We Can Personally Recommend

Afar’s own remote workers and digital nomads share their picks for where to plan a remote work trip, both abroad and in the USA.

February 28, 2025 01:50 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Epic Trips

How to Enjoy Summer in the British Virgin Islands

Let the BVI show you how summertime is done in the Caribbean.

Sponsored by British Virgin Islands Tourism

Frankenmuth, Michigan, USA - October 9, 2018: Interior of Bronner's Christmas Wonderland in Frankenmuth Bronner's bills itself as the worlds largest Christmas store with over 2 million visitors a year

Holiday Travel

Welcome to the Largest Christmas Store in the World

Bronner’s in Michigan celebrates Christmas all year long, come snow, rain, or sun.

November 15, 2024 08:33 AM

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Bailey Berg

View from the car at summer of road trip car at Westfjords in Iceland

Destination Spotlight

5 Underrated Things to Do in Iceland

These ideas will help you tap into your Viking spirit.

February 27, 2023 09:42 AM

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Ali Wunderman

Hotels

Celebrating Black-Owned Hotels in Africa, One Instagram at a Time

Since 2018, the account “Sleep in Africa” has been profiling Black-owned hotels and accommodations across the continent.

February 11, 2022 02:50 PM

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Mazuba Kapambwe

El Capricho is a building, located in in Comillas in Cantabria region of Spain

Art + Architecture

See Gaudí Architecture Without the Crowds in These Spanish Cities Beyond Barcelona

On the 100th anniversary of his death, there’s never been a better time to seek out Antoni Gaudí’s lesser-known works across northern Spain.

May 29, 2026 01:18 PM

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Robin Catalano

Travel for Good

How Anthony Bourdain Inspired Us to Be Better Travelers

Following the June 2018 death of the beloved chef, writer, and TV host, AFAR editors reflect on the valuable lessons Bourdain taught through his enduring appetite for culture.

June 7, 2019 02:49 PM

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Sarah Buder

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