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Art + Culture

This Is What Everyday Life in the Middle East Actually Looks Like

This Instagram project gives a glimpse at life in the Middle East beyond the headlines.

May 17, 2017 02:43 PM
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Sarah Buder
Bars + Nightlife

Why Scotland’s Gin Trail Is My Boozy Dream Trip

It’s not just about Scotch anymore.

December 15, 2016 02:47 PM
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Maggie Fuller
National Parks

A Guide to Drinking (Legally) In the National Parks

The best ways to raise a glass to and in the National Parks

April 21, 2016 05:54 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Destination Spotlight

5 Unexpected Reasons to Visit Switzerland Right Now

There’s more to this landlocked country than you might expect.

July 22, 2015 10:09 PM
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Joseph Diaz
Travel Tips + Etiquette

The 1 Sign You’ve Become Like a Local, According to an Experienced Expat

AFAR writer Lisa Abend is a serial expat. She knows she’s officially settled in to a new home when she gains a true understanding of local etiquette.

February 13, 2017 03:31 PM
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Lisa Abend
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
Where to Travel Next

It’s Time to Take a Fresh Look at Colombia

The city of Medellín has a new reputation: It’s a creative hub with high-minded food, boutique hotels, and easy-to-access natural beauty.

April 28, 2016 09:22 PM
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Kathryn Romeyn
Hotels

Is Macau Over? Wynn Says No

The casino magnate is opening his most expensive property to date in the “Las Vegas of China.”

September 2, 2016 05:07 PM
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Matt Villano
Whistler

Overview

May 17, 2018 11:33 AM
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Crai Bower
Longreads

Hitchhiking Along the U.S.-Mexico Border

In this excerpt, a French writer heads to the U.S.-Mexico border for a road trip and recounts the characters he meets along the way.

November 2, 2020 11:09 AM
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Sylvain Prudhomme
History + Culture

The Caribbean Island That Was Buried by a Volcano—and Its Return

After almost 20 years, tourists are able to explore Montserrat’s exclusion zone.

March 8, 2016 07:46 PM
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Andrew Evans
History + Culture

Explore the Vibrant Patterns of West Africa in These Remarkable Photos

On a sartorial safari through the region, photographer Jessica Antola captured West African chic: complex head wraps, hand-spun accessories, and kaleidoscopic textiles with a story to tell.

September 28, 2015 12:59 PM
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Aislyn Greene
Travel Tales

Escape From the Modern World on a Pilgrim’s Path Through Japan

No crowds. No cosplay. Just temples, trees, and a warm bath at the end of the day on the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route.

February 12, 2018 07:00 PM
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Peggy Orenstein
Glacier National Park

Overview

May 17, 2018 11:57 AM
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Jenn Rowell
Los Angeles

Overview

June 7, 2019 04:49 PM
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Susan Mason

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