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HBO’s “Chernobyl” Sends Curious Tourists to Lithuania

The acclaimed miniseries has sparked global interest in the 1986 Chernobyl disaster and boosted tourism in the Baltic country, where the show was filmed.

July 30, 2019 03:25 PM

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Liudas Dapkus

Tips + News

What Life Looks Like in Countries Coming Out of Lockdown

As some regions open up from COVID-19 restrictions, we ask citizens what the post-quarantine world looks like.

May 27, 2020 02:46 PM

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Terry Ward

Hiking + Cycling

This Land Is Our Land: Places in Europe Where Access to Nature Is a Basic Human Right

In some countries, you’re welcome to roam wherever you want. On an extended bike tour, one writer experienced the ins and outs of exercising that freedom. Here’s what she learned.

May 9, 2018 05:11 PM

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Jen Sotolongo

Art + Architecture

10 Border Walls That Artists Have Turned Into Powerful Protests

It takes a creative eye and the audacity to draw outside the lines to turn a symbol of division into a message of unity.

July 30, 2019 05:07 PM

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Maya Kroth

The pool at the Pan Pacific Orchard in Singapore features city views and has a large plant wall.

Hotels We Love

The 15 Best Hotels in Singapore

From refurbished heritage shophouses to green indoor garden concepts, these are the best hotels in Singapore.

September 16, 2024 04:17 PM

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Charlene Fang

The Essential Guide to the Baltic States

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The Essential Travel Guide to the Baltic States

Here’s what you need to know about traveling to Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania—and why you should be bound for the Baltics on your next trip.

August 26, 2019 11:16 AM

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John Newton

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

The Future of Travel

The 10 Most-Loved AFAR Features of 2017

Cozy up with our greatest long reads of the year.

December 18, 2017 07:01 PM

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Staff

History + Culture

Historic Spots to Hit During the RNC

Right in time for the Republican National Convention from July 18-21

July 13, 2016 07:50 PM

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Nicoletta Richardson

National Parks

As Trump Shrinks National Lands, Stakeholders Resist

The president announces plans to reduce Utah’s Grand Staircase–Escalante and Bears Ears monuments, and advocacy groups and outdoor retailers gird for a fight.

December 6, 2017 08:53 PM

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Matt Villano

Packing Tips + Gear

Save Oceans as You Shop These Sustainable Products Made From Recycled Waste

These innovative items aren’t just trendy—they’re eco-friendly too.

June 26, 2020 03:40 PM

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Sarah Buder

Hiking + Cycling

Why Lebanon’s 293-Mile Hiking Trail Is More Than a Trekking Route

Connecting hard-to-reach mountain villages, UNESCO World Heritage sites, and jaw-dropping natural beauty, the Lebanon Mountain Trail has become an important part of the country’s heritage.

August 14, 2019 08:20 PM

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Sabine Hrechdakian

History + Culture

These Photos Prove That the United States and Europe Are Obsessed With Each Other

Naomi Harris’s photo book of U.S. places in Europe and European places in the United States is a bit uncanny, but that’s the point.

December 21, 2017 08:30 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Food + Drink

On the Trail of Cochinita Pibil, the Yucatán’s Ancient Barbecue Tradition

The deliciously messy dish is to Mexico what pulled pork is to the American South.

June 10, 2019 04:33 PM

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Allegra Ben-Amotz

The Future of Travel

These Are 5 of the World’s Most Peaceful Places to Visit

They’re some of the safest places to travel—and some of the most beautiful, too.

July 17, 2017 11:49 AM

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Anna Mazurek

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