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Destination Spotlight

This Small Uruguayan Town Is the Next Marfa

The former staging post founded in 1892 allows artists to disconnect and create.

March 13, 2017 01:57 PM

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Casey Hatfield-Chiotti

Winter Sports

Mushing Mastered: 7 Lessons From a First-Time Dog Sledder

Dog sledding experiences are growing in popularity. Here’s what to keep in mind if you want to try mushing responsibly.

March 25, 2019 07:50 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Travel Insiders

World’s Coolest Travel Jobs: What It’s Like to Be a Cruise Ship Captain

We chat with the first American female captain of a megaship and learn how she started out, what it’s like to live on a cruise ship, and the most interesting day she’s ever had at sea.

April 4, 2018 01:25 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Cities We Love

How to Feel at Home in Hong Kong

Our deputy editor returned to one of her favorite cities from childhood—and she packed an appetite.

April 21, 2017 01:34 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Hotels

9 Hotels With Insider Access to Hard-to-Get Experiences

From a last-minute table at Noma to home-plate baseball tickets, these hotels use their connections to give guests incredible experiences.

April 2, 2018 07:37 PM

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Sandra Ramani

History + Culture

Palaces, Castles, and Cottages: “Downton Abbey” Filming Locations You Can Visit in England

It’s possible to explore the country like your favorite characters from the award-winning period drama series, among them fictional aristocrats Lady Mary and Lord Sinderby.

September 18, 2019 09:01 AM

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Lottie Gross

Other

The Best Amenity Kits in First Class

Sometimes, it’s the small things.

July 14, 2015 11:23 AM

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Maggie Parker

The Future of Travel

What It’s Like to Get Back out in the World for the First Time

As countries around the world slowly start to reopen bars, restaurants, and public spaces from COVID-19 restrictions, what does it feel like to re-enter after being shut in for months?

June 4, 2020 05:13 PM

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Staff

Tips + News

Book Now, Pay Later: Everything You Need to Know About Third-Party Travel Financing

If your wanderlust knows no bounds—but your budget does—third-party travel financing might just be the match for you.

March 15, 2019 06:05 PM

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Sheryl Nance-Nash

Restaurants + Cafés

5 Reasons San Francisco’s China Live Is a Pretty Big Deal

You may want to reconsider your takeout plans after seeing this place.

March 1, 2017 11:48 AM

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Nicole Antonio

Food + Drink

Why Singapore’s Hawker Stalls Should Be the Next Stop on Your Travel List

Is one of the world’s greatest street food traditions at risk of disappearing? AFAR deputy editor Jennifer Flowers talks to Singaporean food expert KF Seetoh to find out.

July 10, 2019 03:55 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Health + Wellness

Connect with the Moon and Sea at This Mexican Spa

Experience traditional Mexican folk healing with these 11 treatments.

February 28, 2017 05:29 PM

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Jackie Bryant

Travel for Good

The Thoughtful Traveler’s Guide to Indigenous Tourism

When communities share their culture on their own terms, everybody wins.

February 13, 2020 11:03 AM

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Ashlea Halpern

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Driving in Europe

Road Trips

What You Need to Know Before Driving in Europe

The tips, tricks, and rules you need to learn before your next European road trip.

March 8, 2019 03:24 PM

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Chris Ciolli

History + Culture

Empowering, Female-Only Trips Connect Global Women From Different Walks of Life

Intrepid’s Women’s Expeditions reveal sides of daily life that travelers don’t usually see in countries where forms of gender separation are still culturally prevalent.

March 7, 2019 05:04 PM

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Jill K. Robinson

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