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Living the Scandinavian Dream in the Pacific Northwest

One writer on Samish Island, the family retreat that taught her the art of paying attention.

May 26, 2020 09:14 AM

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Aislyn Greene

Spring 2022

Climate Change Is Transforming Greenland’s Landscapes—and Its Language

Greenland has a rich vocabulary for ice and snow. But what happens to language when those natural phenomena start to disappear?

April 29, 2022 02:13 PM

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Lisa Abend

Art + Culture

Et Tu, Globe? Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre Is in Danger of Closing—Here’s How You Can Help

As the world-renowned London theater teeters on the brink of permanently closing, AFAR’s editors reflect on what the Globe means to them.

May 23, 2020 12:14 PM

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Ann Shields

River Cruises

7 Great European River Cruises to Book Right Now

With an overwhelming number of European river cruise adventures to choose from, we’ve narrowed it down to 7 of the region’s most popular and picturesque rivers.

May 24, 2019 04:44 PM

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Elissa Garay

Hotels

Cobblers Cove in Barbados Reopens, Unveiling Five-Year Renovation

Insider intel from owner and designer Sam de Teran

October 10, 2019 05:13 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Weekend Getaways

10 Cozy Hotels for a Romantic Getaway

For a dreamy weekend away, snuggle up at one of these sweet retreats with fireplaces, hot tubs, and more.

June 10, 2020 09:21 AM

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Erika Hueneke

Clockwise from top left: Kenya, Newfoundland, Santa Ynez, La Paz, Barcelona, South Korea, La Paz, Transylvania

Where to Travel Next

We Took Hundreds of Trips in 2025, and These Are the Places We Would Go Back to in a Heartbeat

Afar’s team roamed wide in 2025. These were our favorite spots from a year of exploring.

December 19, 2025 01:11 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Epic Trips

What It’s Like to Sleep on a Glacier in Denali’s New (and Only) Luxury Lodge

At Sheldon Chalet, you’ll wake up surrounded by Denali National Park.

July 4, 2018 01:26 PM

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Alex Schechter

Travel Tips + Etiquette

What You Can Do to Help Wine Country Now—and Later

Six ways travelers can contribute to relief and recovery in California’s fire-ravaged Napa and Sonoma counties

October 17, 2017 01:17 PM

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Matt Villano

Outdoor Adventure

Did You Know That California Has a Secret Herd of Wild Zebras?

Take a drive on Highway 1 and you might run into some...unexpected wildlife.

May 10, 2016 07:05 PM

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Will McGough

Books

13 Great Books to Read for Travelers in Summer 2020

Your travel plans might look a little different than you expected, but these new books will transport you to Ireland, Brazil, and Italy at the very least.

May 22, 2020 05:51 PM

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Sara Button

History + Culture

The World’s Most Literate Country Gets a Library From the Future

Suddenly working or reading in a coffee shop seems so old-fashioned, thanks to Oodi, Helsinki’s new forward-thinking central library.

December 5, 2018 12:41 PM

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Kathleen Rellihan

Epic Trips

Discovering the Magic of Rwanda

Seeing gorillas in the wild would be reason enough to visit Rwanda, but this beautiful country offers much more.

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