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Travel Tales

7 Stories That Prove Spontaneous Travel Is Truly Amazing

7 Stories That Prove Spontaneous Travel Is Truly Amazing

September 9, 2015 06:54 PM
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Sarah Purkrabek
Beer, Wine, + Spirits

Some of the World’s Rarest Wines Come From This Region in Europe

In the mountains where France, Italy, and Switzerland meet, viticulture geeks are fighting to preserve endangered grapes for future generations.

October 25, 2016 07:18 PM
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Jason Wilson
Amsterdam

Overview

May 23, 2018 04:11 PM
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Melissa Adams
Istanbul

Overview

May 23, 2018 04:04 PM
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Leeann Murphy
Art + Architecture

This New Smithsonian Exhibit Shows Another Side of Afghanistan

Traditional jewelry, painting, woodworking, and more are on display

January 25, 2016 11:36 AM
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Sarah Purkrabek
Winter Sports

4 Surprising Skiing Destinations

These spots may not be on your radar.

December 2, 2015 07:49 PM
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Abigail Barronian
Art + Culture

5 Amazing Hacienda Hotels: Experiencing Ecuador’s History

Find the historic hacienda hotel that’s got your travel type down to a tee.

November 10, 2015 03:21 PM
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Karen Catchpole
History + Culture

The Surprising Story of Journey’s Filipino Frontman

Well, it’s actually not that surprising once you learn about musical culture in the Philippines.

February 10, 2016 08:14 PM
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Bruce Northam
Food + Drink

The Sweet Spanish Treat That Will Get You Through Winter

Eaten with churros or a spoon, warm chocolate a la taza is divine.

April 28, 2014 07:33 PM
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Jeff Koehler
AFAR Advisor

10 Takeaways from the AFAR Travel Advisory Council Meeting

How travel is changing, according to experts.

October 29, 2017 08:00 PM
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Kate Appleton
Travel Tips + Etiquette

The Quirkiest Ways to Hail a Cab Around the World

From Cuba to Thailand, these are the local rules you’ll need to know before you try to flag down a ride. Plus, some general tips for hailing a cab anywhere.

May 16, 2017 02:14 PM
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Chris Ciolli
Bars + Nightlife

7 Things You Didn’t Know about Absinthe

From spotting counterfeit hooch to knowing the right way to drink it, here’s the skinny on this mysterious green drink.

April 25, 2016 05:13 PM
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Andrew Evans
Expedition Cruises

5 Ways Crossing the Arctic Circle in Norway Will Surprise You

The Arctic isn’t necessarily the barren tundra you might imagine.

September 29, 2015 07:57 PM
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Meredith Bethune
Restaurants + Cafés

In Palestine, Food Is the Color of Hope

A food writer experiences the hospitality of a family beyond the checkpoint in Jerusalem.

April 19, 2017 02:04 PM
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Naomi Tomky
Travel Tales

She Came, She Saw, She Told Jokes: A Comic’s Last-Minute Trip to Kansas City

New York comedian Negin Farsad headed into the heartland of her country, and fell head over heels for a two-state city in the middle of America.

January 28, 2019 02:02 PM
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Negin Farsad

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