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On the Camino de Santiago, Tourism Is Helping Small Towns Survive

Each year, tens of thousands of hikers start the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage. Their presence is helping the small towns along the route survive.

June 21, 2022 03:48 PM

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Giovanna Dell’Orto

Cruise

The Best Europe Cruises for 2021 and Beyond

Whether it’s sailing around Norway’s fjords or taking a family-friendly cruise in Italy, Europe cruising is returning with ample options for those who craving a turn at sea.

June 3, 2021 05:11 PM

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Fran Golden

Tips + News

Angry Elephants and Mysterious Stenches: AFAR Editors Remember Embarrassing Travel Stories

Seven AFAR travelers dredge up their most cringeworthy anecdotes from a lifetime of travel.

April 2, 2020 04:53 PM

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Tim Chester

Food + Drink

Delicious Global Dishes and Drinks You Can Make at Home

Discover the stories of unique delicacies from around the world and learn to recreate them for your family and friends.

March 20, 2020 03:11 PM

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Sarah Buder

History + Culture

How Walking the Camino de Santiago Helped Heal a Broken Heart

A walk on Spain’s pilgrimage route transforms the pain of a divorce into something like an epiphany.

March 9, 2020 10:17 AM

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Jackie Bryant

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

Beyond Montevideo: Why Uruguay’s Wineries Need to Be on Your Radar

Within an hour of busy Montevideo, Uruguay’s fertile Canelones wine region beckons with more than 80 vineyards tucked into its transporting, pastoral setting.

September 25, 2019 10:35 PM

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Ari Bendersky

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

Hotels

Puebla, Mexico: The Mexican Metropolis You’ve Been Missing

Puebla is rapidly recovering from the recent earthquake, and with new luxury hotels, historically famous cuisine, and a modern take on classic art, now is the moment to visit.

October 10, 2017 11:52 AM

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Brooke Porter Katz

Road Trips

Spain’s Death Coast Is Actually Your Dream Road Trip

A 4-day road trip to land’s end shows an entirely enchanting side of Spain.

February 1, 2016 08:20 PM

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Chris Ciolli

Bars + Nightlife

Where to Drink Spanish Cider in Spain and Beyond

Your options are endless during harvest season.

December 2, 2015 07:21 PM

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Aislyn Greene

History + Culture

Stranger than Santa: 10 of Europe’s Most Unusual Christmas Characters

If you think a flying sleigh is weird, get a load of these Christmas myths.

November 23, 2015 08:09 PM

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Chris Ciolli

Food + Drink

Wandering Chef: Chris Shepherd in Puerto Rico

November 12, 2013 04:20 PM

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Jen Murphy

Food + Drink

Why You Need to Taste Spain’s Hottest Snack

Biting into a Padrón pepper is like playing a game of Spanish roulette.

July 3, 2013 02:29 PM

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Chantal Martineau

Art + Culture

Inside Europe’s Most Enigmatic City

Seeking the wonderfully disorienting effect of travel, writer Taras Grescoe ventures to Budapest, where bewilderment ensues.

May 15, 2013 07:13 PM

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Taras Grescoe

Restaurants + Cafés

How (and Where) to Eat Tapas Like the Spaniards Do

Where to eat the best tapas in Madrid, Sevilla, Barcelona, and San Sebastián—plus how to order them like the locals do.

June 25, 2012 01:17 PM

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Christopher Hall

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