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Grain Expectations: How a Tiny Tucson Bakery Is Preserving Local Heritage

In Tucson, Arizona, Don Guerra has transformed the meaning of a modern neighborhood bakery—and is bringing the rest of town along for the ride.

April 23, 2020 06:35 PM

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Sara Button

Restaurants + Cafés

A Chef’s Guide to Eating in Nashville

An inside look at the best places to get your grub on in this city down South

October 19, 2016 12:31 PM

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Sarah Buder

Longreads

The Texas Riding Club Keeping Black Cowboy Culture Alive

For the past 70 years, the Circle L 5 Riding Club in Fort Worth has been honoring the legacy of its forefathers.

February 25, 2021 11:38 AM

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Aislyn Greene

Travel Insiders

These Dreamy Farm Dinners Are What the World Needs Right Now

After hosting events for nearly 20 years, Outstanding in the Field owner Jim Denevan has learned that nothing reconnects people to the world around them like a fantastic dinner party.

March 6, 2018 06:05 PM

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Allegra Ben-Amotz

Air Travel News

Should Airplane Window Shades Stay Open or Closed? AFAR’s Cofounders Have Strong (Opposing) Opinions

Having a window seat and those great sky-high views earns you the right to open your shade whenever you so choose. Right?

October 18, 2019 03:51 PM

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Michelle Baran

Air Travel News

Finally, the TSA PreCheck Line Could Really Be Just for PreCheck Members

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill that would ensure that only trusted traveler program members are permitted to use the PreCheck security lanes.

September 12, 2018 05:45 PM

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Michelle Baran

Epic Trips

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History + Culture

7 Free Travel Journals to Dive Into

Under-the-radar publications to explore over the holidays

November 18, 2016 08:05 PM

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Pat Tompkins

Cities We Love

A Walking Tour of Atlanta’s Sweet Auburn Neighborhood

Even with all its history, there is more to this neighborhood than its past.

February 7, 2020 01:24 PM

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Caroline Eubanks

Outdoor Adventure

Five Creatures You Can See by Kayak Near San Francisco

You don’t know the Bay Area until you’ve seen it from the water.

November 2, 2015 03:44 PM

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Jeremy Saum

History + Culture

A Black History Tour of Paris

Follow in the footsteps of prominent African American writers, artists, musicians, and activists who sought refuge in Paris during the 19th and 20th centuries.

February 4, 2020 06:00 PM

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Nneka M. Okona

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Can Taking the Myers-Briggs Personality Test Help You Figure out How to Travel?

Plenty of sites claim to predict your ideal trip based on your character. We took the test to find out if it works.

November 20, 2019 05:28 PM

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Maggie Fuller

History + Culture

Beyond the Northern Lights: Stepping Into Finland’s Evolving Sámi Culture

For many, the thought of Finnish Lapland conjures images of reindeer and ancient traditions, but Europe’s oldest living indigenous culture is far from frozen in time.

September 3, 2019 07:30 PM

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Jill K. Robinson

Tips + News

How the Eruption on the Island of Hawaii Has Transformed Travel Opportunities

In 2018, Kilauea caused plenty of devastation—and also created new ways to experience the Big Island. Here’s how the local travel industry is tapping into the changed landscape.

September 2, 2019 09:53 AM

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Natasha Bourlin

Health + Wellness

Can a Virtual Hiking Retreat Fill the Travel Void?

Mountain Trek, the B.C. lodge famous for its trekking-focused wellness programs, has taken its offerings to Zoom. Here’s what it’s like to join a three-day retreat.

March 5, 2021 01:53 PM

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Aislyn Greene

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