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Destination Spotlight

6 Lesser-Known Things to Do in Estonia

Estonia is a multifaceted country that has more to learn about than what meets the eye.

October 14, 2015 04:15 PM
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Jenny Miller
Longreads

America, the Beautiful

Dozens of cultures, hundreds of languages, countless stories.

July 1, 2020 09:20 AM
Winter Sports

This Winter Wonderland Is Where You’d Least Expect It

Think Morocco is all desert? Think again.

December 22, 2015 04:12 PM
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Maggie Fuller
History + Culture

Blanket Statement: America’s Oldest Woolen Mill Starts a New Chapter

Deep in the hills of rural Pennsylvania, Woolrich continues to craft the kind of heirloom blankets that make Brooklyn artisans (and rapper Drake) weep.

May 22, 2018 05:19 PM
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Rene Chun
The Future of Travel

Is Traveling Better in the Rain?

For most of us, dark clouds and rain are vacation-spoilers, but a growing number of intrepid travelers make a point of seeking out a soaking. What do they know that we don’t?

November 7, 2017 08:01 AM
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Samantha Shankman
Epic Trips

Finding Colombia’s Roots in Ciudad Perdida, the Lost City

It isn’t an easy hike, but few journeys offer insight into indigenous life in Colombia like a trek to the ancient city of Teyuna.

January 11, 2018 05:45 PM
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Simon Willis
Restaurants + Cafés

7 Lesser-Known U.S. Food Towns

They’re all a day trip from a bigger destination.

June 8, 2017 05:59 PM
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Tamara Palmer
People

How to Experience Seattle Like Rock Legend Dave Grohl

Bring out your inner rock god as you explore the Seattle beloved by the Nirvana drummer and Foo Fighters frontman.

May 7, 2018 12:37 PM
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Divina Infusino
Where to Travel Next

Why Viking Country Is the Perfect Danish Escape

Move over Copenhagen; there’s a new must-see city in Denmark.

April 24, 2017 12:09 PM
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Mary Holland
Restaurants + Cafés

How Two Navy Vets Are Fueling the Next Generation of Pittsburgh Chefs

Off-duty trips to bustling Asian food markets inspired the creation of the Galley Group, a new culinary incubator with big plans for the Rust Belt.

October 26, 2017 07:51 PM
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Sara Button
History + Culture

Why (and How) Mount Rushmore Was Built

The story behind one of the United States’ biggest man-made tourist attractions

October 17, 2016 05:56 PM
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Ashley Goldsmith
Travel Tales

For the Tuned-In Traveler, a Feast for the Ears Awaits in Jordan

When you take the time to listen, the country speaks through the buzz of bees, the hubbub of the market, the desert wind.

October 11, 2019 06:47 PM
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Ryan Knighton
In the Magazine

6 Great AFAR Reads for Your Holiday Travels

Longer pieces that will inspire major wanderlust.

November 30, 2015 04:06 PM
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Danielle Walsh
Museums + Galleries

Europe’s First Underwater Museum Is So Cool

Europe’s First Underwater Museum Is So Cool

January 11, 2017 05:55 PM
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Matt Villano
Natural Wonders

Yes, You Can Go to Madagascar—and Not Just for the Lemurs

The remote island nation is well worth worth the long trip, especially for adventurers and nature lovers.

February 8, 2018 09:43 AM
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Mary Holland

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