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How to Make the Most of Mexico City in Only 48 Hours

Just two days in Mexico City might seem an impossible task—this guide will help you hit the ground running.

April 1, 2016 07:40 PM

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Carole Dixon

Restaurants + Cafés

The Surprising Story of Moscow’s Food Revolution

Start with a bubbling locavore scene, add a dash of Soviet nostalgia, and you’ve got the recipe for a delicious Moscow homecoming.

April 13, 2017 12:32 PM

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Anya von Bremzen

Hotels

How to See the Boston Marathon Like a Pro (According to a Hotel Concierge)

April 15, 2015 11:38 AM

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Jen Murphy

People

Entrepreneur Rashiq Fataar on Cape Town’s Natural Side

Rashiq Fataar, the founder of the think tank Future Cape Town, shows us Three Anchor Bay, a neighborhood in Cape Town, South Africa that is building on the legacy of the 2010 World Cup.

May 14, 2014 08:12 PM

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Jen Murphy

Buffalo

Overview

June 28, 2019 11:28 AM

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

Hotels

How to Sleep in a Hotel Bed Every Night (and Drink from Fine Hotel Crystal)

April 6, 2015 08:10 PM

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Jen Murphy

Food + Drink

Malaysia Meal by Meal

AFAR chose a destination at random and sent chef John Currence on 24 hours’ notice to a hot, sweet, sticky country where he followed a trail through the cuisine to the people who make it.

September 21, 2015 08:05 PM

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John Currence

History + Culture

Cuba’s More Religious Than You Think

The country is thought of as agnostic; these places of worship suggest otherwise.

November 17, 2015 07:55 PM

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Julie Schwietert Collazo

Road Trips

Spain’s Death Coast Is Actually Your Dream Road Trip

A 4-day road trip to land’s end shows an entirely enchanting side of Spain.

February 1, 2016 08:20 PM

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Chris Ciolli

Art + Architecture

Photo Essay: Street Art Activism in San Juan

10 street art murals with a message in the Puerto Rican capital

November 6, 2015 04:03 PM

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Julie Schwietert Collazo

Art + Culture

Interview with Tastemakers Africa Founder Cheraé Robinson

Michaela Trimble talks to Cheraé Robinson, founder of an experiential travel company that is changing people’s perceptions of travel to Africa

December 18, 2015 05:43 PM

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Michaela Trimble

Longreads

In Rajasthan’s Palaces-Turned-Hotels, You Can Sleep Like a King

Onetime royals in Rajasthan are holding onto their family estates the best way they can: by inviting us in.

August 12, 2016 06:44 PM

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Lisa Abend

Style + Design

San Francisco’s New Design Stars

In a tech-obsessed city, these creators take a hands-on approach to making beautiful objects.

August 19, 2014 09:00 AM

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Jennifer Kahn

In the Magazine

Resident: Shanghai Served Neat

A cocktail pioneer shows us a French Concession of tall trees, quiet streets, and classic drinks.

December 3, 2014 07:25 PM

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Jen Murphy

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