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What I Learned Hawking Sweet Potatoes with a Street Vendor in Taiwan

When one traveler volunteered to spend the day helping one of Taipei’s Sweet Potato Mamas with her food cart, she learned that the best views of the city are found at street level.

September 19, 2017 06:15 PM

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Anna Mindess

Restaurants + Cafés

Where to Find Great, Affordable Food in Melbourne, Australia

The best eats in Melbourne also happen to be the cheapest.

February 19, 2016 07:16 PM

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Max Bonem

The Future of Travel

Four Startups Trying to Fix the Home-Sharing Economy’s Discrimination Problems

These alternative Airbnbs aim to be more inclusive.

January 25, 2017 02:19 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Epic Trips

The Unexpected Road Trip You Need to Take Now

Namibia may not be the first place that comes to mind when you think “road trip,” but that’s about to change.

July 5, 2017 04:42 PM

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Dana Brindle

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

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

In the Magazine

The 10 Most Read Stories from Afar in 2015

2015 saw the launch of AFAR’s online content section, and these were the year’s most popular stories

December 21, 2015 09:00 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Restaurants + Cafés

This Is What It’s Like to Open a Jewish Deli in Tokyo

Plus, Wise Sons owner Evan Bloom shares his favorite places to eat in Japan’s capital.

March 8, 2018 08:44 PM

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Danielle Walsh

Bars + Nightlife

Everything You Need to Know About Philly’s Buzzing BYOB Scene

“Only in Philly can you show up to dinner with a bottle of whiskey and be taken seriously.”

June 10, 2016 03:47 PM

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Will McGough

Cities We Love

6 Ways to Eat in Stockholm on the Cheap

Avoid feeding time sticker shock in Stockholm with these six tips

September 18, 2015 08:04 PM

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Jenny Miller

History + Culture

Discovering Romanticism in Chile’s Bohemian Cities

Poets, murals, and boutique hotels hint at Chile’s artistic soul

November 11, 2015 02:47 PM

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Michaela Trimble

Festivals + Events

The 7 Best Places to Celebrate Canada’s 150th Anniversary

From the most spectacular fireworks displays to compelling museum exhibitions

June 15, 2017 12:50 PM

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John Newton

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

Is Bordeaux Making a Major Comeback?

This part of France is finally shedding its stuffy reputation

December 23, 2015 04:18 AM

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Sue Gough Henley

Beaches

Will This Beach Town Be Mexico’s Next Great Seaside Destination?

Once a sleepy fishing and surfing outpost, Puerto Escondido has developed a stylish arts and food scene—and a new highway promises to let everyone in on the secret.

October 3, 2016 04:05 PM

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Kelly Bastone

Small Ship Cruises

The Cure for Social Media Fatigue Is an Amazon River Cruise

A smartphone addict finds out what happens when she’s forced to disconnect deep in the Amazon rain forest.

February 12, 2018 09:43 AM

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Laura Itzkowitz

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