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Art + Architecture

How the Joshua Tree Desert Became an Oasis of Cool

The Mojave Desert is the unlikely home of a freewheeling creative movement.

August 25, 2015 05:04 PM
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Aislyn Greene
Festivals + Events

6 Literary Festivals Around the World You Can’t Miss

Like a good book, you won’t be able to pass these parties up.

March 31, 2016 02:07 PM
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Sharon McDonnell
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
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
Hotels

AFAR Staffers Weigh In on Hotels vs. Airbnbs

Where you choose to stay can make or break your vacation.

November 7, 2016 02:04 PM
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Ashley Goldsmith
History + Culture

The Best Way to See Lisbon? Like a Musician

Kalaf Epalanga, the poet and vocalist of the Portuguese-Angolan music group Buraka Som Sistema, shares the secrets of the Baixa neighborhood. As told to Anja Mutić.

January 19, 2016 08:34 PM
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Anja Mutic
O‘ahu

Overview

May 26, 2021 03:31 PM
Restaurants + Cafés

The Best Gelato Shops in Italy

Because not all gelato is created equal.

September 14, 2017 08:00 PM
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Nile Cappello
Restaurants + Cafés

Top 10 Kid-Friendly Restaurants in NYC

Eating out with young kids anywhere is no cakewalk, but in New York City, the challenges are all their own.

January 11, 2019 05:40 PM
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Sara B. Franklin
Epic Trips

The True Magic of Machu Picchu Isn’t Where You Think It Is

Overtourism and new restrictions have made some travelers wary of visiting the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The trip can still be life-changing, though—just not in the way you might expect.

June 6, 2018 06:34 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Hotels

Between the Sheets: 3 Reasons to Love Hotel Jen

The cool (and affordable) new Asian hotel brand you need to know

January 6, 2017 06:13 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
National Parks

6 Incredible Overnight National Park Adventures

Why stop at a casual hike? Let these guided tours take you deeper into some of the country’s most fascinating national parks.

April 15, 2016 08:41 PM
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Alina Polishuk
Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to Rent a Dream Villa in Italy

It’s best to book 9-12 months in advance, but there are some tricks to keep in mind if you need something a little more last-minute.

April 25, 2017 01:35 PM
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Laura Itzkowitz
Family Travel

Do You Really Have to Stop Traveling When You Have Kids?

She was born to travelers, and born to travel. Now, on her last trip before giving birth to her first child, writer Freda Moon reconnects with the origins of her wanderlust—her parents.

October 14, 2015 05:28 PM
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Freda Moon
Hiking + Cycling

An Epic Trek Through Sweden’s Reindeer Country

A trek through the awe-inspiring countryside of northern Sweden can put everything into perspective.

June 7, 2016 07:12 PM
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Jennifer Kahn

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