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An Outdoor Lover’s Road Trip on the Oregon Coast

From crabbing to kayaking, Oregon’s stretch of 101 has nature, scenic beauty, and adventure in spades.

May 8, 2024 01:21 PM

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Ami Kealoha

Packing Tips + Gear

Target’s Stylish New Luggage Line Is All Priced $180 or Less

The lower price point doesn’t sacrifice quality—or fun color options.

February 6, 2020 07:06 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Hotels

Heckfield Place Is the U.K.’s First Biodynamic Hotel. What Does That Mean?

The head gardener at this English country estate talks about why biodynamic agriculture is even better than organic.

August 23, 2021 08:10 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Travel Tips + Etiquette

What You Can Do to Help the Caribbean Now—and Later

Six ways travelers can contribute to relief and recovery in this storm-battered region

September 20, 2017 01:38 PM

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David K. Gibson

Restaurants + Cafés

Beyond Blue Milk: How “Star Wars” Land Got Its Out-of-This-World Menu

The secret to a stellar meal is a solid story.

May 31, 2019 11:35 AM

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Nicole Antonio

Longreads

Welcome to the New All-Inclusive

Goodbye, buffet lines and colored wristbands. Hello, butler service and yachts. Making the case for a different type of luxury resort.

April 25, 2024 02:50 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

People in a horse-drawn carriage in front of colorful houses.

Cities We Love

The Best Midsize Cities in the United States in 2020

Honolulu, Charleston, and El Paso are among the winners in a new report from Resonance Consultancy.

June 23, 2020 08:00 AM

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Tim Chester

History + Culture

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

UNESCO World Heritage

How a Dancer Used Her DNA Test to See the World

In season three of her Emmy Award–winning TV show “Bare Feet,” host and producer Mickela Mallozzi explores her roots—with a twist.

December 18, 2019 12:39 PM

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Mickela Mallozzi

U.S. Beaches

A Sanctuary on South Carolina’s Coast

Palmetto Bluff is not only one of the United States’ most celebrated residential and resort community, it’s also a unique nature preserve.

Sponsored by Palmetto Bluff

Health + Wellness

Listen to Your Gut! A Traveler’s Guide to Intuition

Author and intuition expert Belleruth Naparstek on how to hone your “sixth sense.”

November 19, 2021 12:45 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Hotels

How Can Hotels Stay Ecofriendly in a Highly Sanitized World?

Can hotels keep travelers—and the earth—safe at the same time during a pandemic?

September 21, 2020 10:04 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Clockwise from top left: Drinks and food at Six Senses Zighy Bay in Oman (1st and 3rd); Alesund, Norway; Abu Dhabi, UAE, The Aquarium near Margaret River in Western Australia; street scene in Istanbul, Turkiye; Antwerp, Belgium; Koks Restaurant in Greenland

Where to Travel Next

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

Afar’s team roamed wide in 2024. These were our favorite spots from a year of exploring.

December 13, 2024 01:33 PM

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Tim Chester

Scenery of Shiretoko in Hokkaido, Shari-cho, Midsummer

Outdoor Adventure

In a Lesser-Known Part of Japan, Outdoor Adventure Awaits

Explore bubbling volcanoes, primeval forests, and fantastical wildlife in the far east of Hokkaido.

March 22, 2024 01:25 PM

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Sarika Bansal

Books

Discover Literary and Pop Culture Attractions During Scotland’s “Year of Stories”

Exploring locations that provide the stunning backdrop to stories written and created in—or inspired by—Scotland adds up to an illuminating, unforgettable trip.

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