AFAR Search

For most of us, dark clouds and rain are vacation-spoilers, but a growing number of intrepid travelers make a point of seeking out a soaking. What do they know that we don’t?

November 7, 2017 08:01 AM

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Samantha Shankman

Loyalty + Rewards

Hidden Boarding Pass Perks You Probably Never Knew Existed

You can score free ski tickets, free wine tastings, discounted museum tickets, and more. Who knew?

October 25, 2018 06:01 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

History + Culture

Airbnb’s 10 Most Popular LGBTQ Experiences for Pride Around the World

From walking tours of Montreal to karaoke in Seoul, the site has nearly 50 opportunities available for this Pride month. These are the 10 most popular.

June 13, 2018 08:58 AM

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Tim Chester

Epic Trips

Meet the Storyteller: Al Leston

A man of many talents, Al Letson sat down with us after appearing at a recent AFAR Travel Tales.

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Longreads

Black Boxes Are Key to Solving Plane Crashes. So Why Do We Still Have Unsolved Mysteries?

The idea of capturing data from inside an aircraft dates back to the inception of air travel—but the developments haven’t kept pace with technology.

March 14, 2023 02:42 PM

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Barbara Peterson

Art + Architecture

How to Discover the Artistic Side of New Orleans

Designer Alexa Pulitzer is constantly inspired by the city.

April 18, 2016 07:55 PM

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Aislyn Greene

History + Culture

How to See—and Photograph—Japan’s Surviving Ancient Rituals

Across the country, centuries-old traditions permeate contemporary culture. A new set of immersive photography tours grant travelers the rare access necessary to document them.

April 24, 2019 07:59 PM

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Sarah Buder

Books

Paris’s Most Famous Bakery Reveals Its Secrets

With the release of Poilâne’s first English-language cookbook, fans of its sourdough loaf can now tackle the “big hug of bread” without booking a flight to France.

October 29, 2019 03:46 PM

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Matt Kemp

Other

A Local Curator Shares What You Can’t Miss In Houston

Clare Elliott, assistant curator for the Menil Collection, tells the story behind Houston’s most influential art figures.

August 11, 2015 02:32 PM

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Kayleen Schaefer

People

How to Experience Seattle Like Rock Legend Dave Grohl

Bring out your inner rock god as you explore the Seattle beloved by the Nirvana drummer and Foo Fighters frontman.

May 7, 2018 12:37 PM

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Divina Infusino

Festivals + Events

California’s Lightning in a Bottle Is the Feel-Good Music Festival of the Year

From May 24 to 27, this immersive cultural exposition will attract some 30,000 enlightenment-seekers to the dusty San Antonio Recreation Area in Central California.

May 10, 2018 07:07 PM

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Matthew Phenix

Restaurants + Cafés

The Amazing Food and Drink Scene in this State May Surprise You

Arizona is the place to be for those passionate about farm-to-table cuisine, craft beer, and locally made wine.

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Art + Architecture

In Guadalajara, Young Designers Are Putting a Modern Spin on Traditional Ceramics

With their high-design, handcrafted pieces, these artisans are reimagining a legacy.

June 1, 2018 06:57 PM

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Brooke Porter Katz

Restaurants + Cafés

A Chef’s Guide to the Best Restaurants in Phoenix and Scottsdale

Samantha Sanz of Talavera at the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale shares her favorite places to eat and drink when she’s not working.

January 14, 2020 03:49 PM

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Andi Berlin

Other

Why Tucson Is Arizona’s Best Food City

The Old Pueblo outdoes its neighbors with Sonoran specialties, locally owned restaurants, a dedication to native ingredients, and some great beer and Chinese food.

January 14, 2020 10:58 AM

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Andi Berlin

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