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Hiking + Cycling

How I Encountered the Kindness of Strangers in One of the Wildest Places in the World

On a bicycle trip through Patagonia, one writer found more than just nature.

June 7, 2017 02:48 PM

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Tommy Alexander

Tips + News

7 Luxury Travel Trends for 2020

Luxury travel will never go back to the way it was before, and the travel industry—through top travel advisors, hotels, cruise lines, and destinations—has the power to lead the way.

December 12, 2019 04:03 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Air Travel News

There’s a Less Obnoxious Way to Recline Your Airplane Seat

As personal space on airplanes dwindles, the right to recline your seat is being called into question. Two AFAR editors hashed it out to find a solution to the issue.

February 19, 2020 03:46 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Where to Travel Next

Where to Travel in 2020 According to Your Astrological Sign

Our astrologer Ryan Evans dishes on the very best times and places to adventure this year for your sun sign.

February 17, 2020 04:09 PM

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Ryan Evans

Outdoor Adventure

I Went Bird Watching in Colombia From My Couch and You Should Too

Try virtual bird watching now, and it could make you a better traveler the next time you hit the road.

April 17, 2020 04:16 PM

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Jeremy Saum

History + Culture

Montreal’s Historic Churches Are Being Reborn as Public Spaces

Old religious buildings are finding new life as locals get creative about preserving their city’s heritage.

July 27, 2018 03:52 PM

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Will McGough

Hotels

These Are 10 of the Most Haunted Hotels in America

With their eerie histories and ghoulish charm, these hotels promise to give guests both thrills and chills.

October 10, 2022 08:30 PM

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Bailey Berg

Air Travel News

How “Flygskam,” or “Flight Shame,” Could Change the Way We All Travel

A movement that has travelers avoiding plane travel due to its large carbon footprint is gaining momentum in Europe and beyond.

June 25, 2019 08:30 PM

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Michelle Baran

Ocean Cruises

Why Your Alaska Cruise Should Include Extra Time in Anchorage

We have five good reasons to allot extra time ashore in Anchorage before or after your cruise ship adventure.

April 2, 2019 06:10 PM

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Jenna Schnuer

Road Trips

How an Unplanned Road Trip Helped a California Family Reclaim the Van

Five days. Two kids. One Eurovan. Here’s what happened when writer Chris Colin and his family set out on a Northern California adventure that redefined the concept of #vanlife.

April 1, 2019 04:20 PM

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Chris Colin

Festivals + Events

Australia’s Most Surreal Midwinter Festival Celebrates Art, Darkness, and Naked Swimming

Dark Mofo is not for the faint of heart.

September 20, 2018 02:13 PM

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Serena Renner

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

Health + Wellness

Luang Prabang Is the Wellness Destination You Need Now

Despite a new wave of hotels and health-minded experiences, there’s nothing gimmicky about this feel-good city in Southeast Asia—mindfulness is just a way of life here.

January 25, 2019 07:51 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

Travel Tales

Rewilding Australia

From its deserts to its reefs, Australia’s unique ecosystems have long been under pressure from human activity. Now some humans are helping nature push back.

April 8, 2020 02:18 PM

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Emma John

Food + Drink

Why Foodies Are Flocking to Santa Barbara Right Now

From its farmers market to its fresh-caught seafood to its diverse grape-growing climate, Santa Barbara has a big flavor profile.

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