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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

Hotels

14 Upscale Motels in California with 1950s-Style Pools, Retro Design, and Pacific Ocean Views

Midcentury charm meets modern comfort at these 14 hotels all over California.

July 23, 2025 12:21 PM

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Mae Hamilton

The mountainous area around Punakha River Lodge in Bhutan.

Fall 2023

The 2023 AFAR Travel Vanguard

Celebrating seven companies that are changing the travel industry in bigger, better, and more human-focused ways.

November 9, 2023 11:50 AM

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Sebastian Modak

Outdoor Adventure

Lake Life: Experience the Great Outdoors on Georgia’s Pristine Shorelines

Go off the beaten path in the Peach State to reap the scientifically proven benefits of “blue spaces,” Southern style.

Sponsored by Explore Georgia

The Future of Travel

These Are 5 of the World’s Most Peaceful Places to Visit

They’re some of the safest places to travel—and some of the most beautiful, too.

July 17, 2017 11:49 AM

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Anna Mazurek

Art + Culture

A Cinema Lover’s Guide to Rome

A writer goes on a quest to find the Eternal City’s most cinematic spots.

October 17, 2018 06:39 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Winter Sports

Downhill Dining: These Mountain Huts Redefine Perfect Ski Conditions in Italy’s Dolomites

Skiing in Italy’s Dolomites is just as much about the food and wine as it is about the slopes and snow.

March 11, 2022 02:21 PM

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Michelle Heimerman

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

Where to Drink Natural Wine from Chile

Here are the wineries to visit on your trip to Chilean wine country (or what to look for at your local wine shop).

June 11, 2019 05:53 PM

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Alice Feiring

Art + Architecture

Why You Should Go to Los Angeles This Winter

Whether you’re looking to check out the best new restaurants in town or the inaugural Frieze Los Angeles (or both!), there are plenty of reasons to go to L.A. right now.

January 17, 2019 01:17 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Epic Trips

Donkeys, Rancheros, Ravines: A Journey to the Ancient Murals of Sierra de San Francisco

Located in Baja California Peninsula, the Great Murals are the oldest cave paintings in the Americas—but they are incredibly hard to access.

March 29, 2023 01:35 PM

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Edmund Vallance

The Linn Cove Viaduct, at mile marker 304.4, was one of the most ambitious and technically challenging segments of the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Road Trips

8 Road Trips Through Iconic U.S. National Parks

Short coastal stretches, long drives through the desert, and gorgeous natural scenery for hundreds of miles

June 11, 2025 02:43 AM

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Chloe Arrojado

UNESCO World Heritage

5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites With Incredible Street Art

At these five spots, contemporary street art and cultural heritage go hand-in-hand.

July 17, 2018 06:58 PM

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Julia Eskins

Traveling by e-bike rental provided by Haida Tide Cultural Tours, guests enjoying Hiellen Longhouse Village and totem pole carved by master carver Christian White

History + Culture

Why You Should Visit the Canadian Archipelago of Haida Gwaii

AFAR’s CEO and cofounder just returned from a memorable trip and offers three top reasons to go.

September 12, 2023 08:00 AM

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Greg Sullivan

Festivals + Events

Why This German City Is a Must for Music Lovers

Charming Leipzig, home to famous classical composers, plays host to some serious music festivals.

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