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The Weirdest Things TSA Confiscated in 2016

Who knew: TSA has a major sense of humor.

December 20, 2016 01:37 PM

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Matt Villano

History + Culture

These Exquisite Short Films Take You Inside the Real India

Photographer and filmmaker João Canziani explored some of India’s most colorful places—and the results are stunning.

April 5, 2017 03:37 PM

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Sarah Buder

Epic Trips

8 Reasons to Go to East Africa Now

A new nonstop flight between NYC and Nairobi means the wonders of East Africa are within reach as never before.

November 16, 2018 03:37 PM

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Lottie Gross

Bars + Nightlife

The Best Rooftop Bars in Los Angeles

Get a bird’s-eye view of L.A. from these vertiginous drinking spots.

September 11, 2018 06:26 PM

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Susannah Chen

Air Travel News

You May Be Served by a Robot in This Japanese Airport

Tokyo’s Narita International Airport is testing robots in service-related jobs.

February 2, 2017 05:18 PM

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Matt Villano

Destination Spotlight

Is Tijuana Mexico’s New Capital of Cool?

Mexico’s most notorious tourist destination is reinventing itself—and it’s seriously cool.

February 21, 2017 01:45 PM

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Jackie Bryant

History + Culture

6 of Europe’s Strangest End-of-Winter Traditions

Forget Groundhog Day—from drowning the goddess of winter to downing a glass of wine with a live fish, Europe’s end-of-winter rituals are much more interesting.

January 31, 2018 01:25 PM

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Alex Schechter

Art + Culture

13 U.S. Music Halls That Raise the Bar

From Knoxville’s Tennessee Theatre to Pasadena’s Ambassador Auditorium, these concert venues hit just the right note.

February 13, 2019 01:45 PM

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Brooke Vaughan

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to Have the Ultimate Vacation on the World’s Biggest Cruise Ship

Set sail on Royal Caribbean’s new Symphony of the Seas and you’ll be rubbing elbows with close to 6,700 fellow passengers. Here’s how to do it smarter.

April 13, 2018 01:26 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

Restaurants + Cafés

The Best New Restaurants in New York Right Now

AFAR’s New York–based team weighs in on their favorite places to eat in NYC that opened in 2018.

December 21, 2018 04:59 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

History + Culture

Tips for Translating the Japanese Art of Hospitality Into Your Daily Life

What’s the secret to a genuinely friendly welcome? In Japan, a dedication to group harmony and an appreciation for the transience of the moment.

April 4, 2018 07:25 PM

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Lara Dalinsky

National Parks

Collapse at Hawaii National Park Creates Incredible New Lava Activity

Video footage shows a “firehose” of lava cascading into the Pacific.

January 19, 2017 03:42 PM

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Matt Villano

Packing Tips + Gear

Vuarnet: France’s Most Iconic Sunglasses Are Making a Comeback

Go behind the scenes at Vuarnet, the maker of the classic shades beloved by both skiers and icons like Miles Davis and Mick Jagger.

February 6, 2018 01:30 PM

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Kelly Bastone

Restaurants + Cafés

Tar, Spaghetti, and Other Totally Real Ice Cream Flavors You Need to Try in Europe

Chocolate and vanilla are classics, but on your next trip to the continent, opt instead for one of Europe’s quirkier traditional flavors. Like resin or licorice. Trust us.

June 7, 2018 05:56 PM

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Chris Ciolli

Cities We Love

Beyond the French Quarter: Discovering New Orleans’s Downriver Delights

The Crescent City checklist is full of things to see and do, but New Orleans rewards those who dive a little deeper.

August 8, 2018 02:45 PM

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Tim Chester

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