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How Tokyo’s Coffee Culture Inspired an Indie American Brand

James Freeman, founder of Oakland-based Blue Bottle Coffee, hits the Tokyo scene and uncovers his favorite cafés along the way.

July 29, 2019 06:45 PM

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Adam H. Graham

Cities We Love

Where to Shop Now in Los Angeles

Explore the best and most stylish shops in L.A.

June 14, 2018 10:34 AM

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Visit California

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

Books

14 Spring and Summer Cookbooks for Chefs Who Love to Travel

These new cookbooks—including a guide to the nuanced cuisines of Hawai‘i and several memoir-slash-recipe guides—are the next best thing to hitting the road.

May 11, 2021 06:15 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Natural Wonders

Gray Whale Migration Is in Full Swing on the West Coast

You can often see them from land.

March 31, 2017 07:10 PM

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Matt Villano

Packing Tips + Gear

How Rent the Runway Changed the Way I Pack

With trips to Las Vegas, Alaska, and Egypt all in one month, I turned to the clothing rental service to solve my packing dilemma.

December 11, 2019 02:17 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Restaurants + Cafés

At This New Dutch Pop-Up, the Cool Kids Eat Alone

Table for one, please

February 10, 2016 07:49 PM

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Christine Ajudua

Festivals + Events

5 California Wine Country Experiences You Need to Book Now

From Napa’s best wine and music festival to vino on wheels

May 4, 2017 05:30 PM

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Staff

Restaurants + Cafés

4 Fresh Ways to Taste a New York Classic

New York chefs are rethinking the classic steak tartare (and there’s even a version for veggies!)

April 13, 2016 08:43 AM

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Matt Duckor

Bars + Nightlife

The Best Rooftop Bars in Washington, D.C.

From the shaded terraces of five-star hotels to rowdy wooden decks atop local dives, these rooftops “raise the bar” on alfresco evenings in the nation’s capital.

February 15, 2019 04:54 PM

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Susan Mason

Epic Trips

Turn Your Glacier Adventure Into an Overnight Experience With These Luxurious Stays

Yes, you can sleep next to (or on top of) a glacier. And at these lodges, hotels, and glamping experiences, you can do so sustainably too.

September 20, 2019 08:12 PM

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Julia Eskins

Where to Travel Next

Europe’s Most Overlooked Region Is Ready for Its Close-Up

Old-World charm, diverse natural landscapes, and affordable prices make the lesser-frequented Balkan Peninsula a must-visit for adventurous travelers.

August 3, 2018 04:38 PM

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Sarah Buder

Founder’s Note

Puerto Rico Is Coming Back Strong—Now’s the Ideal Time for a Trip

During a visit to Puerto Rico, AFAR cofounder Greg Sullivan witnesses the generosity and the resilience of the island’s people.

May 24, 2018 04:23 PM

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Greg Sullivan

Cities We Love

Escape a City Without Leaving It in 14 Innovative Urban Parks

Slip into a secret garden. Climb to a rooftop oasis. Stroll an elevated park. To get a fresh angle on a city, take a walk on its green side.

July 31, 2018 01:28 PM

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Miranda Smith

A lone hiker looks out at fall colors in Monica Meadows, British Columbia, one of the many Mountain Trek retreat hikes.

Epic Trips

Bears, Trees, and Zero Coffee: What a Week-Long Wilderness Retreat Is Really Like

On a retreat with the wilderness outfitter Mountain Trek, one writer hikes through some of British Columbia’s finest wilderness—and, finally, hugs a tree.

October 12, 2022 04:59 PM

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Aislyn Greene

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