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Festivals + Events

See the Turtles of Hawaii Celebrate Their Own Independence Day

Forget fireworks; this is the most awe-inspiring Independence Day celebration out there.

June 24, 2016 02:13 PM
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Sarah Purkrabek
Epic Trips

10 Things to Know Before You Climb Mount Kilimanjaro

The highest mountain in Africa may be a popular hiking destination, but it’s no walk in the park. Here’s how to prepare for a successful summit bid.

July 13, 2016 05:11 PM
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Tommy Alexander
Where to Travel Next

Where to Go in 2020

36 destinations to kick-start your travel dreaming and scheming.

December 9, 2019 09:45 AM
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Laura Dannen Redman
People

What It’s Actually Like to Live in the Galapagos Islands

An AFAR staffer spent months studying abroad in this cluster of Ecuadorian islands and fell in love with their way of life.

November 6, 2015 04:25 PM
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Samantha Juda
Art + Culture

7 Reasons to Drop Everything and Visit Colombia Right Now

This megadiverse country has some of the most enthralling landscapes on the planet as well as some of the most welcoming people

December 16, 2015 03:15 PM
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Simon Willis
Hiking + Cycling

Water Is Life: Staring Climate Change in the Face on Mount Kilimanjaro

A tale of melting glaciers, erratic rainfall, and the people at the heart of this dramatic landscape

August 17, 2016 07:08 PM
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Tommy Alexander
History + Culture

Celebrating Black History at the Frederick Douglass National Historic Site: The View from AFAR

Plus: Dengue Fever in Hawaii and public urination in San Francisco

February 12, 2016 05:16 PM
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Matt Villano
Epic Trips

Where to Go in Canada According to Locals

Influential Canadians reveal their favorite under-the-radar places in the Great White North.

June 12, 2017 07:04 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
Restaurants + Cafés

The Surprising Story of Moscow’s Food Revolution

Start with a bubbling locavore scene, add a dash of Soviet nostalgia, and you’ve got the recipe for a delicious Moscow homecoming.

April 13, 2017 12:32 PM
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Anya von Bremzen
Atlantic Canada

Overview

February 19, 2020 01:39 PM
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Renee Suen
Honolulu

Overview

May 23, 2018 03:00 PM
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Andrea Rip
Venice

Overview

May 24, 2018 10:31 AM
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Becca Blond
Hiking + Cycling

The Best Way to Discover Puglia, Italy’s Unspoiled Province

Two friends thought they’d be done with bicycle travel by now. But Italy’s best-kept secret can be very persuasive.

October 12, 2015 03:45 PM
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Paul Greenberg
Restaurants + Cafés

The Best Meal You’ll Eat in Portland Comes Straight from the Oregon Coast

A subversive band of Portland chefs has a new grocery store: the ocean. You’re going to want to taste what they’re cooking up.

December 3, 2014 12:41 PM
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Chris Colin
Hotels

Hot Springs Lodgings: Zagyosoh Ryokan in Japan’s Izu National Park

There are thousands of traditional Japanese inns with hot springs across Japan. This hot spring lodge is part of a decade-old Japanese pastime.

February 15, 2012 07:05 PM
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Lisa Katayama

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