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The Influencer: Nyesha Arrington, Chef

Where to go in Los Angeles, according to chef Nyesha Arrington.

June 14, 2018 08:00 PM

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Andrew Parks

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

Travel Tips + Etiquette

A Practical Guide to Buying Travel Insurance

Travel insurance could be the difference between a huge medical bill or a modest copay. Use these tips to find the best policy for your trip.

May 15, 2024 09:20 AM

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Jessie Beck

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to Avoid Airbnb Scams and Find Legit Vacation Rentals Online

Worried about getting scammed on your next vacation rental? Follow these tips to avoid the hassle and arrive with peace of mind.

September 21, 2023 05:07 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

An image of an historic windjammer sailing on calm seas near Maine.

Small Ship Cruises

Sailing the Coast of Maine on a Historic Windjammer

Windjammers are century-old multi-masted sailboats that have been reborn as cruise ships run by young captains keeping history intact.

August 17, 2022 09:48 PM

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Iona Brannon

Travel Tips + Etiquette

The Quirkiest Ways to Hail a Cab Around the World

From Cuba to Thailand, these are the local rules you’ll need to know before you try to flag down a ride. Plus, some general tips for hailing a cab anywhere.

May 16, 2017 02:14 PM

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Chris Ciolli

Festivals + Events

6 European Festivals Crazier Than Mardi Gras

New Orleans’s wild celebrations are world-famous—but Europe’s carnival season is even wilder.

February 7, 2017 11:59 AM

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Chris Ciolli

Hotels

The Secret Formula for Designing the World’s Coolest New Hotels

The under-the-radar company behind hipster chic properties like Freehand and the LINE has mastered the art of creating instant hotel hits—and they’re not done yet.

February 28, 2018 05:28 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

The old Point Comfort Lighthouse in Hampton, Virginia

History + Culture

Hampton, Virginia, Has Become a Tourism Destination. Why Now?

Long overlooked for Colonial Williamsburg, Hampton is reconciling with its pivotal history—and drawing travelers in the process.

August 15, 2022 11:07 AM

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Victoria M. Walker

COVID + Travel

Ireland Has Reopened to U.S. Travelers—Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Visiting

A reporter based in Dublin breaks down the situation on the ground and what travelers who want to go should know.

July 29, 2021 06:10 PM

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Nicola Brady

Restaurants + Cafés

How Heirloom Corn Is Making a Comeback in Mexico City

Our formerly Mexico City–based writer reveals a culinary movement afoot in the city to help save—and celebrate—the country’s native corn.

January 31, 2019 04:53 PM

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Brooke Porter Katz

Travel Insiders

Meet the King of Glamping

AFAR sits down with Larry Lipson, owner of Montana’s rough-luxe Resort at Paws Up

May 16, 2017 12:53 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Art + Culture

The Intimate Photo Project That Explores Contemporary Native American Life

A writer and photographer share rarely told stories of Native American tribes from across the United States.

February 4, 2019 12:52 PM

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Danielle SeeWalker

Food + Drink

In Russia, an Abundance of Pies

In an excerpt from her newest cookbook, “Beyond the North Wind,” writer Darra Goldstein dives in to Russian pies of all shapes and sizes.

April 27, 2020 12:40 PM

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Darra Goldstein

Food + Drink

Master Singapore’s Street Food, “Crazy Rich Asians”-Style

The city’s Michelin-starred hawker fare proves that not only the super wealthy can indulge in some of Singapore’s best dishes.

August 29, 2018 11:27 AM

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Michelle Baran

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