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History + Culture

What Does the Rise of Mezcal Mean for Oaxaca?

That fancy cocktail in your favorite bar is changing everything in the villages of Mexico’s southern state.

April 1, 2016 02:46 PM
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Chris Colin
Restaurants + Cafés

How to Eat Street Food Without Getting Sick

Eating a snack from a sidewalk vendor while traveling can be done safely, especially if you use these tips.

September 13, 2016 08:05 PM
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Ashley Goldsmith
Travel for Good

The Most Heart-Warming Help We’ve Ever Received from a Stranger Abroad

AFAR staffers share their accounts of varying acts of kindness and humanity they’ve experienced from strangers around the world.

November 15, 2016 03:19 PM
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Sarah Buder
Cities We Love

Tokyo’s Long Lines Lead to Magic (and Life-Changing Ramen)

On an impromptu trip to Tokyo, without a single reservation in hand, food writer Helen Rosner explores the Japanese art of standing in line.

July 30, 2018 07:02 PM
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Helen Rosner
Natural Wonders

Where to See Lava Right Now on Hawaii Island

Now’s the time to book that last-minute trip to the Big Island

December 16, 2016 06:28 PM
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Staff
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
Other

5 Realizations Americans Have on the Streets of Bangkok

Disorienting, alluring, and stimulating almost to the point of hallucination, the streets of Bangkok are where you really get to grips with the city.

September 18, 2015 06:49 PM
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Max Bonem
Family Travel

An Adventure Playground Opens on NYC’s Governors Island

A summer spot for free play and exploration

May 31, 2016 08:26 PM
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Matt Villano
The Future of Travel

Surprise Is the New Luxury

Surprise Is the New Luxury

May 4, 2015 07:02 PM
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Christine Ciarmello
Art + Culture

Meet the Young Educator Using Instagram for Activism

Rebecca Ume Crook believes photography can be a tool to make education accessible to everyone.

December 5, 2016 02:58 PM
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Sarah Buder
Cities We Love

Yes, You Can Take Your Teen (and Tween) to Tokyo

You might go for the temples. They’ll go for the video games, giant toy stores, and bizarre candy.

July 27, 2017 12:03 PM
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Lora Shinn
Museums + Galleries

Get the Inside Scoop on Cape Town’s New Zeitz MOCAA

Curator Mark Coetzee discusses Africa’s largest and newest contemporary art museum.

September 15, 2017 03:29 PM
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Mary Holland
Cancún and the Riviera Maya

Overview

September 18, 2023 06:32 PM
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Michelle da Silva Richmond
Packing Tips + Gear

Should You Use a Friend-Finding App While Traveling?

When it comes to solo sojourns, a new generation of apps is attempting to connect travelers faster than ever.

February 10, 2016 07:56 PM
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Daniel Dumas
Health + Wellness

The Dos and Don’ts of Korean Spas

The Dos and Don’ts of Korean Spas

Sponsored by Korean Air

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