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How Vietnamese Breweries Are Using Local Ingredients to Create Stunning Craft Beer

Lager is still king in Vietnam, but a growing number of innovative brewers are experimenting with flavors to offer much more interesting brews.

July 12, 2018 02:28 PM

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Stephanie Cain

A cruise ship parked in arctic ice with people walking around it.

Expedition Cruises

9 Things to Know Before Going on an Arctic Cruise

From the key to staying warm to expecting the unexpected, here’s what you should know before visiting the polar north by boat.

October 26, 2022 10:57 AM

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Bailey Berg

Food + Drink

The Joys of a Virtual Whisky Tasting

No one should ever drink alone.

June 8, 2020 11:24 AM

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Laura Dannen Redman

River Cruises

Exploring Europe’s Cultural Riches

Sponsored by Silversea Cruises

Tips + News

Traveling to Europe in 2020? Here Are Some Things You Can Expect

When it comes to hopping across the pond for vacation, there’s good and bad news.

December 20, 2019 02:31 PM

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Julia Buckley

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to Plan Your Most Joyful Trip, According to a Happiness Expert

Laurie Santos’s Yale University course “Psychology and the Good Life” focuses on topics such as mindfulness and slowing down. Here’s how you can apply her teachings to your own travels.

July 30, 2019 05:04 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Hotels

The Unexpected Paris Neighborhood to Stay in on Your Next Trip

The new residential-feeling J.K. Place has opened on the Left Bank, and it’s putting guests within walking distance of some of the 7th arrondissement’s best patisseries and museums.

April 6, 2020 04:37 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Hotels

The 10 Best Hotels in Aruba for a Truly Local Stay

With everything from sprawling resorts and boutique hotels to luxury condos and a city stay with two private beaches, Aruba offers endless ways to experience island life.

April 22, 2022 11:10 AM

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Staff

The rock & roll Hall of fame designed by I. M. Pei, is dedicated to the most famous and influential figures in rock ' n ' roll.

Ohio

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August 6, 2024 04:20 PM

Food + Drink

Oh, the Things You Learn About Cuba While Writing a Cookbook

Two cookbook creators share their insider tips on traveling and eating well in the newly open country

July 28, 2016 09:09 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Rows of sun lounge chairs on a snow covered mountain

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Want to Remote Work From Anywhere? Here Are 10 Places We Can Personally Recommend

Afar’s own remote workers and digital nomads share their picks for where to plan a remote work trip, both abroad and in the USA.

February 28, 2025 01:50 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Solo Travel

Why You Can (and Should) Take a Serengeti Safari Alone

Safaris aren’t just for honeymooners. In fact, their mix of structured itineraries and communal dining is great for individual travelers.

June 12, 2018 08:13 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Weekend Getaways

Local Getaways: Why Carmel Valley Is the Wine Country Escape You Need

Do a little hike. Taste a little wine. Get down tonight—in Carmel Valley, an easy wine country escape south of San Francisco.

October 14, 2020 02:19 PM

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Aislyn Greene

The Influencer: Rachel Khong, Author

Where to go in San Francisco and Sonoma County, according to author Rachel Khong.

June 14, 2018 08:00 PM

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Andrew Parks

Photo of a train and an airplane balanced on a scale

Winter 2023

If Air Travel Is Hard on the Planet, Should We Stop Flying? A Climate Reporter Investigates

How one climate reporter, and avid traveler, changed the way she navigates the world.

December 20, 2022 04:11 PM

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Kendra Pierre-Louis

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