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Director Greg MacGillivray Gives a Behind-the-Scenes Look at his New Movie, ‘National Parks Adventure’

‘National Parks Adventure’ director Greg MacGillivray talks filming, preservation, and the beauty of our nation’s untouched land

February 11, 2016 05:05 PM

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Sarah Purkrabek

Photo Essays

8 Photos That Showcase the Dreams and Fears of Refugee Children

Through his series of theatrical photographs, Patrick Willocq gives a voice to refugee children from Burundi and Syria.

February 15, 2017 08:44 PM

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Sarah Purkrabek

Festivals + Events

Under-the-Radar Ways to Celebrate Mardi Gras Season in New Orleans

From wine tasting to seeing the smaller parades, here’s how to get off the beaten path during Carnival.

February 15, 2017 07:12 PM

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Jill K. Robinson

Bars + Nightlife

Wandering Chef: 48 Hours in NYC with Alain Ducasse

This month, celebrated French chef Alain Ducasse has published his shortlist of the best eats in New York—100 places based on his decades-long relationship with the city.

March 28, 2016 10:21 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

UNESCO World Heritage

Cuba’s Off-the-Beaten Path Spot You Need to See

Untouched rainforest, low-key beaches, and delicious indigenous food await.

July 29, 2016 07:32 PM

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Danielle Walsh

Festivals + Events

How to Survive and Thrive at America’s Cup 35

If you’re in Bermuda for the big event, here’s how to make the most of your time in—and out of—the America’s Cup Village.

June 13, 2017 05:39 PM

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David LaHuta

Where to Travel Next

How to Discover the Secret Little Tokyo of Beverly Hills

A small but lively Japanese scene is thriving in the glitzy city.

July 25, 2016 11:34 AM

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Carole Dixon

Family Travel

How the Eternal City Brought My Mom Back to Life

Before she lost her to cancer, an AFAR editor spent five days in Rome with her mom, learning how to live a fuller life.

February 28, 2018 08:26 PM

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Natalie Beauregard

Telluride

Overview

May 31, 2018 11:31 AM

History + Culture

Is Montenegro the Most Relaxed Country in the Balkans?

AFAR chose a destination at random and sent writer Cyndi Stivers, with 24 hours’ notice, to a young Balkan country where life happens at the café.

June 2, 2016 08:26 PM

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Cyndi Stivers

Longreads

Travel Tales: Celebrating 10 Years of Boundless Stories

Our favorite longreads from the last decade.

June 9, 2019 11:30 AM

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Staff

Small Ship Cruises

What It’s Like to Sail on the World’s Most Luxurious Ship

Everything about the Seven Seas Explorer—from the rooms to the amenities—is truly over the top.

November 2, 2016 12:03 PM

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Anne Kalosh

Travel Tips + Etiquette

10 Tips That’ll Make Your First Trip to Tokyo WAY Easier

You don’t have to be an expert to roam Japan’s capital like a pro.

December 1, 2016 02:40 PM

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Nicole Antonio

History + Culture

Exploring Asia’s Surprising New Capital of Cool

The capital of Malaysia has become a hotbed of art and design. Kuala Lumpur’s most influential residents guide AFAR through five of the city’s creatively charged neighborhoods.

December 7, 2017 02:19 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Hotels

The World’s Coolest, Quirkiest Hotel Jobs

From an on-site falconer to a sleep ambassador, these hotel jobs go way beyond the usual bellhops and concierges.

March 7, 2018 01:25 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

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