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Travel Tales

Escape From the Modern World on a Pilgrim’s Path Through Japan

No crowds. No cosplay. Just temples, trees, and a warm bath at the end of the day on the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route.

February 12, 2018 07:00 PM
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Peggy Orenstein
Travel for Good

Voluntourism 101: How to Find a Reputable Wildlife Sanctuary in Africa

Want to make a positive impact on your next trip to Botswana or South Africa? Read on and learn how to vet voluntourism programs—and how to spot the fakes.

January 25, 2018 09:34 AM
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Adam Welz
Books

Required Reading: 29 New Books for Every Type of Traveler

From a history of the German punk movement to an illustrated, kid-friendly guide to the world’s greatest mountain, there’s a book on this list for each adventurer in your life.

October 10, 2018 04:43 PM
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Aislyn Greene
Road Trips

Why a Road Trip Is the All-American Way to Build a Friendship

On a drive through the American South, two women from vastly different backgrounds forge an unlikely bond.

October 3, 2017 04:39 PM
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Emma John
Safari

10 Fascinating Lessons You Can Learn on Safari

Sometimes, these wild revelations even mirror the human world.

April 25, 2017 06:47 PM
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Kathryn Romeyn
Style + Design

A Traveler’s Guide to Buying Rugs in Morocco

Nearly 50 different tribes weave their own variant of Morocco’s classic keepsake, the Berber rug. This one, from the city of Beni Mellal, is our favorite.

August 3, 2016 12:41 PM
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Kyana Moghadam
Epic Trips

In Guatemala, a Solo Traveler Learns It’s Sometimes Best to Leap Before You Look

How a last-minute trip can completely change your travel philosophy.

May 30, 2018 04:38 PM
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Jami Attenberg
Destination Spotlight

Five Lesser-Known Treasures to Visit in Canada

Stargaze in the middle of a desert, dig for clams, or dine well without breaking the bank in Canada.

December 11, 2015 02:40 PM
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Renee Suen
Photo Essays

How Instagram Helped this Travel Photographer’s Career Blossom

AFAR Ambassador Dan Tom started using social media casually, but it ended up influencing his aesthetic beyond what he’d imagined.

September 1, 2016 05:32 PM
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Alina Polishuk
Books

Far From the Tourist Trail in New Delhi, a Traveler Finds Magic

A disillusioned American magician rediscovers his sense of wonder in one of New Delhi’s poorest neighborhoods.

February 2, 2018 12:30 PM
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Nate Staniforth
Founder’s Note

Where to Find the Soul of Dubai

Dubai is growing up fast.

December 18, 2015 06:47 PM
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Greg Sullivan
Trending News

Amid Devastation, Mexico City Unites

An AFAR writer recalls scenes of humanity and hope after a 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck the capital.

September 27, 2017 09:47 AM
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Allegra Ben-Amotz
Trending News

Switzerland Opens a Record-Breaking Railroad Tunnel

The new line will speed travel across Europe.

June 3, 2016 03:44 PM
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Matt Villano
Travel Tips + Etiquette

12 Australian Slang Words You Need to Know

Feeling useless as an ashtray on a motorbike? No wukkers. Learning Australian slang is too easy with some fair dinkum tips. Sweet as!

May 4, 2016 08:43 PM
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Serena Renner
Bars + Nightlife

How to Discover San Francisco’s Most Overlooked Neighborhood

Do as the locals do in the Richmond District.

July 18, 2016 11:53 AM
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LiAnne Yu

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