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Where to Find Your Winter Wonderland in the Middle of Summer

When it’s summer north of the equator, head to the other hemisphere to find relief in these seven winter wonderlands.

June 22, 2018 07:08 PM

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Matt Jancer

Health + Wellness

Luang Prabang Is the Wellness Destination You Need Now

Despite a new wave of hotels and health-minded experiences, there’s nothing gimmicky about this feel-good city in Southeast Asia—mindfulness is just a way of life here.

January 25, 2019 07:51 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

Natural Wonders

Dining by the Northern Lights in Churchill

Yes, there are pop-ups in the frozen tundra.

May 20, 2016 10:59 AM

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John Newton

Trending News

Amid Devastation, Mexico City Unites

An AFAR writer recalls scenes of humanity and hope after a 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck the capital.

September 27, 2017 09:47 AM

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Allegra Ben-Amotz

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

Food + Drink

Bordeaux’s Most Popular Local Treat

In southwestern France, cannelés are a staple of everyday life.

January 19, 2018 04:28 PM

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Scott Hocker

Travel Tales

Meet the Artisans Keeping Tuscany’s Bookmaking Culture Alive

Writer Lisa Abend steps inside the small, family-run workshops where the ancient art of bookmaking lives on and sees a side of Italy too many travelers miss.

November 30, 2020 05:42 PM

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Lisa Abend

Cities We Love

Ditch the Car for These Wonderfully Walkable L.A. Neighborhoods

In these up-and-coming areas, all the greatest hits are within walking distance.

April 5, 2018 01:15 PM

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Edmund Vallance

Art + Culture

5 Things I Learned from Partying in Mumbai

First things first: Leave the little black dress at home.

January 5, 2016 02:12 PM

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Kristy Alpert

Bars + Nightlife

Las Vegas’s Ultimate Food-Lover’s Weekend

It featured gourmet food and wine, plus once-in-a-lifetime experiences like test-driving a Rolls-Royce.

December 12, 2016 06:00 PM

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Matt Villano

Festivals + Events

7 Ways to Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Summer of Love in San Francisco

From a big-deal exhibit to hotel deals, here’s how you can get groovy in the Bay Area this summer.

May 18, 2017 06:50 PM

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Tamara Palmer

History + Culture

Explore Historic Edinburgh’s Modern Edge

Eschew the castle crowds in Scotland’s capital for experiential tours, emerging neighborhoods, and a taste of the thriving culinary scene.

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Hotels

Everything You Need to Know About Airbnb’s New High-End Services

The launch of new services, including a rewards program and a collection of vetted homes called Airbnb Plus, reveals the sharing-economy pioneer’s play to appeal to every kind of traveler.

February 22, 2018 05:27 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Epic Trips

Where to Go in Canada According to Locals

Influential Canadians reveal their favorite under-the-radar places in the Great White North.

June 12, 2017 07:04 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Hotels

5 of Texas’s Quirkiest Hotels

From a two-cell jailhouse to a vintage bowling alley, here are the Lone Star State’s most eccentric stays.

October 11, 2017 03:38 PM

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Anna Mazurek

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