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Venice Looks to Address Overcrowding

The city has taken measures to ease crowds and make locals’ lives a little easier.

May 7, 2017 04:56 PM

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Matt Villano

Kai Izumo sits on a remote clifftop facing a chain of rocky islets in the Sea Of Japan

Hotels We Love

You’ll Want to Stay at These Hotels in Japan Before They Get Too Hard to Book

Escape the crowds and discover a quieter Japan at these 12 hotels, from mountaintop ryokan to island hideaways.

April 11, 2025 04:58 PM

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Adam H. Graham

History + Culture

The Tea Capital of Europe Isn’t Where You Think It Is

How an archipelago in the Atlantic became a center of tea production.

August 16, 2018 03:28 PM

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Sara Button

Food + Drink

How Home Cooking Transformed My Trip to Israel

Chef Alon Shaya talks about learning recipes from locals—and why it was the highlight of his trip.

May 8, 2020 04:20 PM

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Alon Shaya

Cities We Love

The Best Things to Do in Chicago Right Now

Never mind the weather, Chicago has a host of possibilities indoors and outside.

December 1, 2021 12:22 PM

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Elaine Glusac

Art + Architecture

A New Arts District Is Transforming Napa

This burgeoning area in downtown Napa boasts public art and a new spin on cool.

November 26, 2018 05:41 PM

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Matt Villano

Tips + News

Iceland to Hold Memorial for Glacier Lost to Climate Change

The nation’s former Okjökull Glacier is now just known as “Ok.”

July 24, 2019 03:51 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Festivals + Events

10 Secrets to Doing Oktoberfest Like a Local

With these insider tips, navigating the world’s biggest beer festival is a whole lot simpler.

May 3, 2021 08:00 PM

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Andrea Schulte-Peevers

Outdoor Adventure

I Went Bird Watching in Colombia From My Couch and You Should Too

Try virtual bird watching now, and it could make you a better traveler the next time you hit the road.

April 17, 2020 04:16 PM

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Jeremy Saum

The Best Stops for a Road Trip on the Pacific Coast Highway

Road Trips

16 Great Places to Stop Along California’s Pacific Coast Highway

Sunny days, sandy beaches, incredible surf—this part of California’s State Route 1 may be the best road trip out there.

June 28, 2023 09:34 AM

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Sara Button

Art + Culture

Et Tu, Globe? Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre Is in Danger of Closing—Here’s How You Can Help

As the world-renowned London theater teeters on the brink of permanently closing, AFAR’s editors reflect on what the Globe means to them.

May 23, 2020 12:14 PM

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Ann Shields

Trains

Yes, an Epic Around-the-World Train Trip Actually Exists

Here’s how you can ride the rails to see 15 countries and 5 national parks across 4 continents in 57 days.

May 31, 2019 03:51 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Weekend Getaways

Toronto Is the Perfect Weekend Getaway for Adventurous Eaters

Hungry for a weekend full of world-class art, diverse restaurants, and beautiful nature? You’ve come to the right place.

July 13, 2022 10:07 AM

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Julia Eskins

Hotels

A Legendary Ocean Liner Is Rechristened as Dubai’s Most Unusual Hotel

The retired “Queen Elizabeth 2,” permanently moored in Mina Rashid, has debuted as a 224-room floating resort.

May 16, 2018 04:26 PM

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Matthew Phenix

Tips + News

Thief Stole Van Gogh Painting With Sledgehammer, Security Footage Shows

No arrests have been made yet, but the police are hopeful that these new images will help them track down the thief and the missing painting.

April 22, 2020 01:13 PM

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Mike Corder

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