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How I Built (and Run) a Successful Travel Agency: Valerie, Jennifer, and Kimberly Wilson

How did Valerie Wilson Travel, Inc. become an industry powerhouse?

September 5, 2019 12:28 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Food + Drink

10 Types of European Breads With Fascinating Stories

Sure, you know Germany has pretzels and France has baguettes, but do you know how these carby delights came to be?

February 13, 2018 01:27 PM

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Chris Ciolli

Travel for Good

How Travelers Can Celebrate Giving Tuesday

Giving Tuesday, a day of global giving, takes place this year on November 28. Here’s where to donate now—and in the future—to the beloved places that need our help.

November 15, 2017 01:00 PM

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Maggie Fuller

History + Culture

Where to Find London’s Victorian Charm

Walk in the footsteps of some of London’s most notable Victorians through the lavish restaurants, opulent theaters, and grand department stores they frequented.

December 12, 2017 08:31 PM

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Edmund Vallance

Style + Design

This Hot Shoe Trend Is Straight From Morocco

These slippers are popping up on shelves everywhere from Zara to Prada—but until recently, they weren’t exactly a cool-kid staple in Marrakech.

October 27, 2017 12:33 PM

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Paige Darrah

Bars + Nightlife

How to Drink Moonshine in the Middle of the Afternoon

March 16, 2015 06:02 PM

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Will Bleakley

Houses above the water with a large rocky mountain in the distance

Tahiti

Overview

May 17, 2018 11:39 AM

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Becca Blond

History + Culture

Dance of the Spider Women: A Mystical Tradition in a Forgotten Corner of Italy

In Salento, pizzica music is a passionate source of regional pride.

May 6, 2020 04:19 PM

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Laura Fraser

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

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

History + Culture

What I Learned Hawking Sweet Potatoes with a Street Vendor in Taiwan

When one traveler volunteered to spend the day helping one of Taipei’s Sweet Potato Mamas with her food cart, she learned that the best views of the city are found at street level.

September 19, 2017 06:15 PM

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Anna Mindess

Ocean Cruises

The Best Cruises for Kids at Every Age

When it comes to kids, cruising isn’t one size fits all. From babies to teens, these age-specific recommendations will help you choose the right cruise for your brood.

June 28, 2019 12:07 PM

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Elissa Garay

Other

The Mountain Kingdom: 10 Amazing Sights in Kathmandu and Bhutan

AFAR Ambassador Ryan Cordwell reflects on an unforgettable trip with the USTOA

December 6, 2018 03:07 PM

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Ryan Neal Cordwell

AFAR Company Updates

AFAR Conversations: A Discussion and Dinner in L.A.

At the event, we explored questions like how we define luxury in 2016 and which values increasingly unite travelers worldwide

June 8, 2016 06:00 PM

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Kate Appleton

Art + Culture

This Instagrammer Got a Behind-the-Scenes Tour of India’s Textile Industry

Esther Huynh spent three weeks photographing tradition, culture, and color in India— and she got paid to do it(!).

January 13, 2017 11:44 AM

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Sarah Buder

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