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Bars + Nightlife

What is Raicilla?

It’s time to meet Mexico’s other agave spirit.

July 25, 2016 11:34 AM

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Jackie Bryant

Books

19 Books We Love by Black Authors

Mystery or science fiction? History or memoir? The choice is yours.

July 15, 2020 06:36 PM

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Staff

Outdoor Adventure

Take a Peek Into a Designer’s Travel Journal

Here’s how AFAR Junior Designer Emily Blevins captures her journeys—and the tools you need to get started, too.

October 10, 2018 07:30 PM

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Emily Blevins

Packing Tips + Gear

It’s a Good Time to Talk About a Crucial Element of Travel Safety

How to keep your possessions safe on the road in three easy steps

October 6, 2016 01:29 PM

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Matt Villano

Solo Travel

This Company Is Reinventing the Expat Experience for Women

Behere helps book short-term apartments, coworking spaces, and fitness studio memberships for women who want to sample life abroad.

January 3, 2018 01:25 PM

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Chelsea Bengier

Outdoor Adventure

This Sunny Island Is Denmark’s Best-Kept Secret

Danes flock to this dreamy destination to get a much-needed dose of summer.

August 11, 2017 05:39 PM

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Veronica Meewes

Outdoor Adventure

Norway Is One of the World’s Happiest Countries. Is Friluftsliv the Secret?

Fjordside farms, foraged cuisine, and the Mountain Code: Norwegians claim to have a unique relationship with nature. Perhaps it’s something in their nature.

July 24, 2019 01:50 PM

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Lisa Abend

Art + Architecture

10 Incredible U.S. Museum Exhibits to See This Summer

Playful furniture, Native art, and hidden grottoes are a few of the highlights from this season’s top exhibitions.

April 10, 2019 06:41 PM

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Allison C. Meier

National Parks

Pristine Powder and Fields of Flowers: A Seasonal Guide to Banff and Jasper

Selecting the time of year that suits the kind of traveler you are will make your trip to the Canadian Rockies nothing short of epic.

June 11, 2019 04:02 PM

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Carolina Novotny

Art + Architecture

A Photographer Explores Color in Micronesia With People Who Can’t See It

A new photo book explores the meaning of color among a unique population on a remote Pacific island.

February 14, 2018 02:35 PM

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Sara Button

Air Travel News

Sky-High Style: How Flight Attendant Uniforms Are Evolving

Airlines around the globe are rethinking flight attendant uniforms—the results are a sign of the times.

April 24, 2019 10:33 AM

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Elaine Glusac

Destination Spotlight

4 Ways The Bay Area Is Your Oyster

October 8, 2015 03:05 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

6 of the Best Wineries in Paso Robles, California

While people often synonymize Napa and Sonoma with California wine, some of the most exciting wines in the Golden State are today coming out of California’s Central Coast.

January 24, 2019 04:44 PM

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Bryce Wiatrak

Packing Tips + Gear

Amazon’s Alexa Is Coming Soon to a Hotel Room Near You

This summer, Alexa for Hospitality will bring Amazon Echo devices into select hotel rooms, allowing guests to request services and amenities without ever picking up the phone.

June 19, 2018 02:32 PM

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Sarah Buder

Food + Drink

The Five Most Interesting Tasting Menus in San Francisco

These San Francisco restaurants have some of the most unusual, interesting, and fun tasting menus across the city

September 24, 2015 07:33 PM

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Tamara Palmer

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