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California’s Best National Parks and Monuments

The Golden State boasts more national parks than any other in the nation and they protect some of the most iconic natural wonders in the world.

July 29, 2019 07:36 PM

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Jill K. Robinson

Travel Tips + Etiquette

The Unspoken Rules You Need to Know to Shop Like a Pro in Europe

A Barcelona local dishes on the need-to-know etiquette around shopping in Europe, whether you’re stocking up on souvenirs or simply grabbing a midday snack.

May 11, 2018 05:05 PM

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Chris Ciolli

Beaches

Aman Will Launch New Hotel, Amanvari, in Los Cabos

The new hotel will be part of a luxurious new development on Los Cabos’ East Cape.

March 16, 2018 05:26 PM

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Sandra Ramani

Outdoor Adventure

Take a Peek Into a Designer’s Travel Journal

Here’s how AFAR Junior Designer Emily Blevins captures her journeys—and the tools you need to get started, too.

October 10, 2018 07:30 PM

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Emily Blevins

Cities We Love

Tokyo’s Iconic Tsukiji Market Is Reborn on Toyosu Island

This fishmonger’s fantasyland is finding new form on Tokyo’s Toyosu island—but not everybody is happy with the changes.

October 10, 2018 12:06 PM

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Yukari Sakamoto

Small Ship Cruises

Meet Celebrity Flora, the Ship Designed for the Galápagos

Launching in 2019, this innovative vessel promises to improve the island-cruising experience for its pampered passengers—and for the fragile environment it explores.

December 8, 2017 05:25 PM

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Matthew Phenix

Expedition Cruises

The Ultimate Guide to Polar Cruising

Should you go to the Arctic or Antarctica, and with Lindblad Expeditions or Hurtigruten? What are the polar packing essentials? We break it all down for you.

May 6, 2019 07:36 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

Solo Travel

A New Mother Finds Comfort on a Solo Trip to Morocco

AFAR sent writer Freda Moon on her first solo trip since the birth of her daughter. But it wasn’t until the day before she left that she learned she would be going to Morocco.

February 3, 2017 04:28 PM

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Freda Moon

Ocean Cruises

6 of the Best Hawaii Cruises

The islands of Hawaii are perfectly matched to a cruise-based vacation. These choice cruise lines do the destination best.

April 11, 2019 04:36 PM

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Elissa Garay

Where to Go in Fall

6 Pumpkin Festivals to Hit This Fall

Pumpkin spice lattes are for chumps. What about a pumpkin-eating dragon?

October 2, 2018 06:07 PM

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Rachel Wilkinson

Longreads

A Very Big Little Country

For the past two decades, the micronation of Westarctica has grown in prominence—and is now using its power for something other than Antarctic domination.

October 13, 2021 09:25 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

Food + Drink

The True Tale of the Philadelphia Cheesesteak

It all started with a hot dog.

January 17, 2018 09:00 AM

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Ariel Ramchandani

Restaurants + Cafés

Ditch the Dining Hall: U.S. College Towns With A+ Restaurants

Move over fried cheese sticks, bottled Ranch dressing, and overcooked cafeteria burgers: In these nine cities, destination-worthy cuisine is just as important as academic excellence.

August 31, 2018 08:21 PM

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Kim Westerman

Bars + Nightlife

6 San Francisco Dive Bars to Visit While You Still Can

What’s the rush? With the city’s surging rents, let’s just say that if you want to drink at these bars, it’s a good idea to call ahead.

June 9, 2016 06:19 PM

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Sarah Baird

Safari

10 Fascinating Lessons You Can Learn on Safari

Sometimes, these wild revelations even mirror the human world.

April 25, 2017 06:47 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

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