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Longreads

Most travelers avoid Thailand when the weather gets wet. But what if rainy season is actually the perfect time to visit?

October 3, 2022 11:57 AM

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Harrison Hill

Health + Wellness

Inside Sky Lagoon, Iceland’s New Geothermal Spa

At Sky Lagoon, which opened in spring 2021, Icelandic bathing traditions are honored in style.

February 14, 2022 03:31 PM

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Susan B. Barnes

11 Awesome St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations Around the World

Festivals + Events

9 Destinations Around the World That Go All Out for St. Patrick’s Day

Ireland isn’t the only place that gets its green on—pack your bags (with leprechaun gear) for these global destinations, too.

March 13, 2023 09:15 PM

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Dana Brindle

Art + Culture

How Madrid Artists Brought Flamenco Back Amid the Pandemic

Performers dance behind plastic screens and customers get a temperature check, but the show does go on.

October 8, 2020 05:58 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Vaduz castle in the capital of Liechtenstein

Longreads

I Trekked an Entire European Country in Three Days

Mountains, medieval castles, tiny towns, and nature preserves: what walking the Liechtenstein Trail is actually like.

July 13, 2023 09:35 AM

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Andrew Altschul

Everdene Restaurant at Virgin Hotels New York City

Loyalty + Rewards

Capital One Adds Major Perks for Boutique Hotel Bookings

When booking through Capital One’s new Lifestyle Collection of design-forward hotels, select credit cardholders will get $50 experience credits, space-available room upgrades, and more.

August 29, 2023 05:23 PM

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Paul Rubio

Road Trips

Meet the Couple Traveling From Canada to Argentina in an RV

The pair arrived from Japan and Hong Kong in 2018 to begin their epic journey.

October 7, 2020 09:44 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

A blue and gold train on an arched bridge with fall foliage and mountains in the background.

Trains

The Alaska Railroad Reveals Spectacular Views and Remote Communities

The unique train line traverses 500 miles of unmissable terrain and turns 100 next year.

December 22, 2022 07:01 PM

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Bailey Berg

Longreads

Discovering the True Meaning of Paradise in China’s Yunnan Province

On a trip through the less-visited corners of Yunnan, China, writer Peggy Orenstein searches for the bliss and grace of the unexpected.

December 8, 2020 07:01 PM

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Peggy Orenstein

Hotels

9 Hotels That Celebrate Important Women

Women finally get their due at these hotels, which put their stories front and center.

March 5, 2021 10:25 AM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

From the Editor

What a Wonderful World: Memories of a Perfect Day in Queens With My Dad

AFAR editor in chief Julia Cosgrove on what makes a city—and a country—great.

July 31, 2018 03:09 PM

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Julia Cosgrove

Nayara Bocas del Toro Panama's Elephant House restaurant on a pier over the Caribbean Sea

Stay Here Next

A New Overwater Villa Retreat in Panama Is a Nature Lover’s Paradise

Nayara Bocas del Toro offers a new—and luxurious—way to experience Panama’s wildlife-rich islands in the Caribbean Sea.

March 31, 2023 11:53 AM

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Billie Cohen

Cities We Love

Why You Should Visit Louisville This Fall

Through bourbon, boxing, baseball, and a new series of immersive tours, the Kentucky city spotlights the integral contributions of its Black Americans.

August 31, 2021 12:44 PM

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DeAnna N. Taylor

Hiking + Cycling

The Best Hikes in Arizona (They’re Not All in the Grand Canyon)

With trails through canyons, lava tubes, deserts, and even ancient ruins, Arizona’s diverse landscape is a hiker’s paradise.

January 14, 2020 09:49 AM

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Melanie Haiken

Tips + News

You Could Be Fined for Taking Photos of Geisha in This Kyoto District

In parts of the city’s historic Gion neighborhood, residents are enforcing a photography ban in response to impolite behavior from travelers.

October 30, 2019 02:52 PM

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Sarah Buder

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