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National Parks

On a Horseback Trip Through Wyoming, a Mother-Daughter Duo Return to Their Roots

Hoping to get back in the saddle and make some memories with her teenager, Peggy Orenstein headed straight for the Wyoming wilderness.

June 3, 2019 12:23 PM
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Peggy Orenstein
Off The Tourist Trail

7 Ways to Escape the Tourists on Oahu

Step off the beaten path and fall in love with a different side of Oahu.

June 22, 2017 02:52 PM
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Nick Pachelli
Bars + Nightlife

Everything You Need to Know to Buy Legal Weed in California

Recreational cannabis use is legal in California—and now, shops are licensed to sell it. But who can buy it? Where can you smoke it? We answer all your burning questions.

March 1, 2018 05:25 PM
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David Lytle
Travel for Good

Gap Year 101: 4 Reasons You Should Encourage Your Teen to Go

Taking a gap year—a pre-college detour to travel and/or work—isn’t just a European and Australian thing anymore.

June 19, 2015 02:03 PM
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Aislyn Greene
Cities We Love

Why You Need to Spend a Weekend in Johannesburg Now

Why You Need to Spend a Weekend in Johannesburg Now

May 8, 2015 05:17 PM
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Jen Murphy
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
Islands

6 Reasons Southern Belize Is Your Dream Trip

From spear fishing to relaxing on a private island, Southern Belize might just be the dreamiest destination ever.

July 15, 2016 01:38 PM
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Nick Pachelli
Travel Tips + Etiquette

The 1 Sign You’ve Become Like a Local, According to an Experienced Expat

AFAR writer Lisa Abend is a serial expat. She knows she’s officially settled in to a new home when she gains a true understanding of local etiquette.

February 13, 2017 03:31 PM
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Lisa Abend
Where to Travel Next

Jamaica’s Real Rhythm Lies Far From Where Most Travelers Stay

The island’s tastiest secret is found beyond the resorts and beaches listed in the guidebooks.

November 29, 2016 06:55 PM
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Mark Byrne
Restaurants + Cafés

A Rare Peek Inside Basque Country’s Members-Only Gastronomic Societies

Take a look behind the doors of these clubs that celebrate food, community, and conversation.

February 3, 2016 08:31 PM
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Jessica Colley Clarke
Cities We Love

5 New Vegas Places for Over-the-Top Dining and Drinking

The dining scene in Las Vegas just keeps getting better and better.

November 30, 2015 05:23 PM
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Jenny Miller
Restaurants + Cafés

Eating in the South’s Next Great Food Destination

While the world swoons over New Orleans and Charleston, the port cities of Virginia’s Tidewater region have created a one-of-a-kind cooking that’s ready for its close-up.

July 10, 2017 07:23 PM
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John T. Edge
Croatia

Overview

October 15, 2018 09:59 AM
Virginia

Overview

September 2, 2023 10:46 PM
Food + Drink

6 Rare Cheeses Worth Traveling For

From China’s best bleu to an alpine Swiss, these cheeses are worth traveling for.

April 14, 2017 12:31 PM
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Ashley Goldsmith

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