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Mountaineers and trekkers who agree to quarantine for a week at a hotel in Kathmandu—among many other restrictions—are now welcome back to Nepal.

November 4, 2020 02:20 PM

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Binaj Gurubacharya

Travel Tips + Etiquette

10 Insider Tips for Your First Visit to “Star Wars”: Galaxy’s Edge

This is your mini guide to preparing for an otherworldly experience.

May 31, 2019 07:24 PM

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Nicole Antonio

Epic Trips

Insights from a Travel Visionary

Friendly Planet’s Peggy Goldman talks with AFAR about the recipe for a successful travel experience.

Sponsored by Friendly Planet

Hotels

The Freehand Hotels Have Been Sold. Here’s Why This Is Awesome for Travelers.

Sydell Group founder Andrew Zobler is moving on from his popular brand of affordable design hotels to make room for some exciting new projects.

October 30, 2019 11:03 AM

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Natalie Beauregard

Cities We Love

Neighborhoods Not to Miss in Dubai

Go beyond the skyscrapers by venturing into these culture- and history-rich neighborhoods.

December 3, 2021 02:28 PM

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Natasha Amar

Food + Drink

The Joy and Genius of Traditional Italian Home Cooking

After decades of living, cooking, and foraging in rural Italy, writer Frances Mayes shares what she’s learned from “cucina povera.”

August 18, 2020 02:13 PM

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Frances Mayes

Travel Vanguard

Vanguard 2017: Ruben Caldwell, Leigh Salem, Brian Smith, and Jou-Yie Chou, Partners at Studio Tack

The innovative team designs lodgings that tell their own stories and resonate with a creative-class clientele.

September 12, 2017 08:00 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

12 Lovely Small Towns in European Wine Country

Vacation among the vines at these small-in-size but big-on-wine destinations in France, Italy, Portugal, and beyond.

September 24, 2019 01:33 PM

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Sarah Bray

A young girl in front of a French perfume display.

Travel Tips + Etiquette

This Travel Hack Can Help You Save Hundreds of Dollars While Shopping Abroad

Go ahead . . . buy that expensive European designer bag. You may get some cash back thanks to this handy travel tip.

February 2, 2024 11:31 AM

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Dominique Michelle Astorino

Family Travel

Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom to Start Serving More Booze

The park will be introducing alcohol into four more restaurants at the park.

December 22, 2016 05:31 PM

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Matt Villano

AFAR Advisor

Indagare’s Global Classroom Is Virtual Travel Done Really Well—See You in the Bahamas

Melissa Biggs Bradley and Indagare Travel are recreating virtual travel experiences by connecting stuck-at-home travelers with locals in other countries.

April 13, 2020 12:46 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Advice on Learning a New Language From People Who Speak up to 16

Anyone can learn a new language, no matter their age. Simply follow this expert advice down the sweet-talking path to success.

April 28, 2020 01:02 PM

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Dana Brindle

History + Culture

Inside Bangkok’s Hidden Portuguese Village

The Kudichin neighborhood was established before the city’s official founding, but most travelers miss this fascinating spot—and its delicious hybrid cuisine.

February 19, 2018 12:30 PM

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Allison Nicole Smith

Hotels

How One Autograph Collection Hotel is Bringing Kentucky Culture to Life

A photo essay from Hotel Distil in Louisville showcases the curated experiences of Autograph Collection Hotels.

Sponsored by Autograph Collection Hotels

Tips + News

These Quaint Italian Villages Will Pay You to Move There

The mountainous region of Molise, Italy, has announced it will pay people to settle in its most underpopulated villages to preserve local communities and culture.

September 12, 2019 03:02 PM

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Sarah Buder

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