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But don’t worry; those sails aren’t going anywhere.

August 19, 2016 11:45 AM

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As a Traveler, How Do You Walk Sarajevo’s Bridge to the Past?

With 24 hours’ notice, AFAR sent writer Michael Clinton to the reborn capital of Bosnia-Herzegovina 20 years after a siege that broke the world’s heart.

October 11, 2016 12:48 PM

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Michael Clinton

U.S. Beaches

What Makes This One of America’s Best Places for Eco-Fabulous Adventures

The Florida Keys offer exciting land and water adventures with a focus on preservation.

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Cities We Love

How to Pretend You’re in Tokyo at Home

During quarantine, use this itinerary with tips from locals to recreate the best parts of a day in Tokyo from the safety and comfort of your own home.

April 28, 2020 04:33 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Small Ship Cruises

The Best Time—and Ships—for Sailing the Greek Islands

With cooler temperatures and fewer crowds, Greece cruises are both more comfortable and more enriching during the fall. Here are some of our favorites.

September 29, 2021 06:02 PM

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Fran Golden

Longreads

Hitchhiking Along the U.S.-Mexico Border

In this excerpt, a French writer heads to the U.S.-Mexico border for a road trip and recounts the characters he meets along the way.

November 2, 2020 11:09 AM

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Sylvain Prudhomme

Cities We Love

The Ultimate Palm Springs Travel Guide

Less than two hours from Los Angeles, Palm Springs has long been the city’s popular desert getaway, welcoming both Hollywood stars and less famous visitors.

January 31, 2019 07:00 PM

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Staff

Epic Trips

Meet the Storyteller: Peggy Orenstein

New York Times best-seller Peggy Orenstein shares some thoughts on travel, writing, and performing for an audience after her appearance at AFAR Travel Tales.

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Where to Travel Next

Why This Mexican Caribbean Magic Town Needs to Be on Your Radar

From outdoor adventures to stunning Mayan archaeological sites, Bacalar makes for a truly magical getaway.

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A stunning view from Grootbos Private Nature Reserve

Epic Trips

5 Epic Trips That You Should Experience Once in Your Lifetime

From thrilling safaris to sublime stays in far-flung locales, these tours bring the pinnacles of international travel to life.

Sponsored by United States Tour Operators Association

History + Culture

Portugal’s Exquisite Historic Lodgings Offer a Window to the Past

The castles, palaces, and monastaries scattered across the Portuguese countryside are more than just relics of a time gone by.

June 8, 2018 07:15 PM

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Michelle da Silva Richmond

Beaches

Soliman Bay Is the Hidden Mexican Beach You Can Have (Almost) All to Yourself

Skip Tulum: Find serenity, seclusion, and superlative sands at Mexico’s Soliman Bay.

December 6, 2019 10:18 AM

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Mary Holland

Bars + Nightlife

You Won’t Believe What People in Tofino Put In Their Drinks

The surf town takes serious advantage of their local ingredients—and not just in their food.

November 9, 2015 07:30 PM

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Charyn Pfeuffer

Packing Tips + Gear

How to Apply Marie Kondo’s Life-Changing Magic to Packing

Does your suitcase spark joy? Travel can be messy, but Marie Kondo believes your luggage doesn’t need to be.

February 13, 2019 12:32 PM

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Kathleen Rellihan

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