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Why Aren’t UNESCO World Heritage Sites More Accessible?

UNESCO World Heritage sites are some of the most popular destinations for travelers. Yet many are inaccessible to disabled travelers, and any alterations to the sites are often resisted.

July 16, 2024 08:53 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

Family Travel

A Family-Friendly Massachusetts Road Trip

Never explored Western Massachusetts? Here’s how to see some of its best offerings.

January 25, 2017 07:11 PM

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Barbara Wysocki

Art + Culture

Sounds Like Puerto Rico: Music to the Ear

Tropical yet familiar, the many sounds—and sights, tastes, and experiences—on this U.S. Caribbean outpost are a joyful noise to U.S. travelers eager for a refresh.

Sponsored by Discover Puerto Rico

People

See How This Husband-and-Wife Team Make Seasonal, Small-Batch Spirits from Local Wines

The owners of the Napa Valley Distillery share their passion for spirits and the valley they call home.

November 22, 2019 07:19 PM

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Visit Napa Valley

Tips + News

Penguins Take an Adorable “Field Trip” Around Aquarium Closed Due to Coronavirus

After Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium was forced to close amid coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns, animal caretakers showed a group of penguins around the empty exhibits.

March 18, 2020 03:58 PM

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Sarah Buder

A traditional Turkish breakfast with tomatoes, cucumbers, cheese, butter, eggs, honey, bread, bagels, olives and cups of tea.

Food + Drink

Noodle Soup, Grilled Fish, Dim Sum: This Is What Breakfast Looks Like in 26 Countries

Coffee and tea are drunk nearly everywhere, but what people around the world eat to start the day varies widely.

February 3, 2026 12:34 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Air Travel News

Icelandair Designed a Plane to Look Like Iceland’s Most Famous Glacier

Super cool (get it?)

May 17, 2017 05:33 PM

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Matt Villano

September / October 2021

The 2021 AFAR Travel Vanguard

These visionaries are a force for good in the travel industry.

April 13, 2021 09:08 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

AFAR Advisor

A Love Letter to the Travel Industry

Now is the time to think about the endless allure of travel, why it always bounces back, and how we can support our friends around the world.

March 12, 2020 12:54 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

A group of eight ladies in hanbok dance and laugh.

History + Culture

The Best Places to Eat, Stay, and Live It Up in L.A.’s Koreatown

Everything you need to know to get the most out of the largest Koreatown in the world.

April 20, 2023 01:23 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Mastering the Art of Eating With Your Hands

Arriving in a country and finding that forks and chopsticks just aren’t done can leave many travelers fumbling. This handy guide will have you dining dexterously in no time.

May 24, 2018 07:31 PM

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Anna Mindess

Festivals + Events

The Best Lunar New Year Celebrations in the U.S.

These four cities are all set to ring in the Year of the Dog

February 3, 2016 06:42 PM

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Georgia Freedman

Epic Trips

Nevada’s Summer Stargazing Train Offers Views That Are out of This World

On select summer nights, a historic vintage diesel locomotive takes travelers on a ride under some of the world’s starriest skies.

July 5, 2019 04:42 PM

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Sarah Buder

Bars + Nightlife

Weekend Guide: Feed Your Soul in New Orleans

This is where NOLA artists gather.

December 2, 2015 02:02 PM

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Jill K. Robinson

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

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