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History + Culture

How Austin’s Coolest Avenue Grew Up

Texas hotelier Liz Lambert recalls how South Congress went from seedy to stylish, and reveals her favorite spots.

February 8, 2016 05:28 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
Health + Wellness

Craving a Life Reset? Meet the Woman Who Went Down Under to Start Over

After a personal tragedy, Professor Maggie Mackeller restarted her life in a home at the end of the world.

September 27, 2016 08:31 PM
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Lisa Abend
Safari

Close Encounters of the Wild Kind in Namibia’s Desert

A writer gets a rare, close-up look at African wildlife.

June 15, 2016 06:29 PM
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Sarah Gold
Restaurants + Cafés

Where to Eat in Newfoundland, According to a Chef

Boston chef Matt Jennings is obsessed with Canadian potato chips.

October 30, 2015 05:29 PM
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Jen Murphy
History + Culture

Unexpected Cambodia: One Traveler’s Unplanned Adventure in Southeast Asia

AFAR chose a destination at random and sent writer Alexander Chee, with 24 hours’ notice, to a Southeast Asian country where he encountered headless Buddhas and naked hotel guests.

October 15, 2015 02:57 PM
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Alexander Chee
Winter Sports

Coolest Travel Jobs: What It’s Like to Hand-Design Ski Maps

With mapping technology advancing, the art of hand-drawn maps is disappearing. Meet one of the people keeping the precise tradition alive.

December 13, 2017 01:25 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
Loyalty + Rewards

What the Starwood and Marriott Merger Means for Your Rewards Points

The two loyalty programs will be officially merged in 2018 but you can—and should—take advantage of both now.

September 29, 2016 05:32 PM
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Ramsey Qubein
Travel Tips + Etiquette

How Travel Informs Design, According to a Designer

How Travel Informs Design, According to a Designer

October 15, 2015 07:47 PM
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Sarah Purkrabek
Cities We Love

72 Hours With a Portland Local

72 Hours With a Portland Local

September 18, 2015 02:08 PM
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Aislyn Greene
Food + Drink

Weekend Guide: Explore Nicaragua’s Coffee Culture

This Central American city is on the rise.

December 2, 2015 03:01 PM
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Hillary Richard
Hotels

Is Chicago the Coolest Hotel City in America?

Is Chicago the Coolest Hotel City in America?

September 16, 2015 07:26 PM
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Jen Murphy
Art + Architecture

5 Caribbean Musicians, Writers, and Artists to Know

Caribbean-bound? Before you go, get to know the region through its artists.

October 7, 2015 07:55 PM
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Patrick Bennett
Longreads

How an Unplugged Trip to Buenos Aires Turned Into an Epic Bar Crawl

Alone, techless, and unable to speak the language, one writer finds the best way to understand the city is to order a drink.

July 23, 2018 07:56 PM
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Mark Byrne
Weekend Getaways

The Mountain Town That’s Waiting to Be Discovered

This article is part of Airbnb’s Not Yet Trending series, which showcases emerging destinations on the cusp of global relevance.

October 28, 2016 08:12 PM
Where to Travel Next

The Trendiest Travel Destinations—and Where to Go Next

Swap that tourist hot-spot for an off-the-beaten-path destination.

July 17, 2015 01:54 PM
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Danielle Walsh

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