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Hotels

This Tiny House Is in the Craziest Place

It’s got all the charm of a cottage, right in the middle of the action.

April 25, 2017 07:23 PM

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Matt Villano

Cities We Love

The Art of Eating Crawfish in New Orleans

In New Orleans, crawfish offers more than just sustenance—it’s an entire culture all its own.

January 17, 2019 04:21 PM

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Lavinia Spalding

Restaurants + Cafés

For a Taste of the Real Harlem, Eat Where the Locals Eat

The storied African American neighborhood has stubbornly weathered gentrification and become even more itself—with even more exciting restaurant options.

September 19, 2019 12:18 PM

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Khalid Salaam

Tips + News

Belize Wants to Send You a Postcard

We love that the country’s new promotional campaign is in praise of postcards.

October 7, 2016 06:29 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Hotels

Where to Go This Winter in the Caribbean

The Caribbean islands are forever a reliable destination for a quick warm-weather escape.

December 18, 2020 04:03 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Books

6 Lessons Pico Iyer Has Learned From Living in Japan

In his new book, the famed travel writer reflects on the details of daily life in his adopted home country and shares some of his insights with AFAR.

November 14, 2019 03:22 PM

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Anna Mazurek

Cities We Love

San Francisco’s Newest Park Is 70 Feet Above the Heart of Downtown

The 5.4-acre rooftop alone increases the neighborhood’s open space by 17 percent.

August 9, 2018 04:54 PM

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Nicole Antonio

Ocean Cruises

How to See the Best of Asia on a Cruise

Writer Anya von Bremzen takes a two-week-long Silversea cruise involving bubble baths, lots of food, and the ancient art of “villain hitting.”

September 24, 2018 02:43 PM

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Anya von Bremzen

The sunlit lobby of the just-opened Belmond Cadogan Hotel

Cities We Love

From Christian Dior to David Mamet, 9 Reasons You Should Head to London This Spring

With a bumper crop of hotel openings, star-fueled West End plays, and a Christian Dior show at the V+A, London’s spring season is in full bloom.

April 11, 2019 11:54 AM

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Ann Shields

Museums + Galleries

The Smithsonian’s Newest Docent Is a Robot That Speaks Swahili

She’s part of an army of android ambassador who will field visitors’ frequently asked questions, tell stories, play games, and, of course, pose for selfies.

April 30, 2018 03:04 PM

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Matthew Phenix

Disney

Where to Find Disneyland Resort’s Best Drinks (and Not Just the Hard Stuff)

Disneyland itself is famously dry, but an abundance of options is only a short walk away.

August 28, 2019 11:58 AM

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Nicole Antonio

Cities We Love

How to Pretend You’re in Napa Valley at Home

While you’re stuck inside, use this itinerary with tips from locals to recreate a trip to wine country.

May 6, 2020 05:09 PM

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Natalie Beauregard

Cities We Love

Is Times Square Getting Cool? 5 Things to Do After Your Next Broadway Show

A slew of new openings in NYC’s Times Square have revitalized the crowded, ad-filled Midtown neighborhood.

June 17, 2019 04:37 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Head Off The Beaten Path in the San Francisco Bay Area

Where to Travel Next

Why You Should Visit the South Bay of San Francisco

Make your way to the South Bay, baes.

June 14, 2018 08:00 PM

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Visit California

Art + Architecture

Iconic Artist Yayoi Kusama Comes Full Circle

When Kusama’s wildly popular “Infinity Mirrors” exhibition opened in Seattle, her work revisited the site of her first American solo show.

June 20, 2017 02:17 PM

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Maggie Fuller

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