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What Life Looks Like in Locked-Down Countries

Across the globe, countries are closing borders and asking citizens to stay home in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak. Here’s what people are doing to cope.

April 24, 2020 02:00 PM
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Terry Ward
Ecuador

Overview

May 23, 2018 12:12 PM
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Simon Willis
History + Culture

Stranger than Santa: 10 of Europe’s Most Unusual Christmas Characters

If you think a flying sleigh is weird, get a load of these Christmas myths.

November 23, 2015 08:09 PM
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Chris Ciolli
Founder’s Note

Charity While Traveling: Luci Lanterns and More

A letter from the founder.

February 13, 2015 02:11 PM
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Greg Sullivan
Art + Culture

6 Reasons to Visit Beirut Despite the Travel Warning

Don’t believe everything you hear.

May 23, 2016 07:18 PM
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Kathryn Romeyn
Hotels

12 Amazing Hotel Boutiques that are Changing the Face of the Gift Shop

These well-curated hotel shops will give you a sense of place and a lasting memory.

September 2, 2015 04:02 PM
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Jen Murphy
Food + Drink

Wandering Chef: Scott Kendall in South Africa

How the beauty of Cape Town’s wine country, inspired this chef in Napa Valley.

September 27, 2013 04:38 PM
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Jen Murphy
Restaurants + Cafés

A Rare Peek Inside Basque Country’s Members-Only Gastronomic Societies

Take a look behind the doors of these clubs that celebrate food, community, and conversation.

February 3, 2016 08:31 PM
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Jessica Colley Clarke
Museums + Galleries

The World’s 6 Coolest Museum Openings of 2016

Newbies to the culture landscape feature everything from wine to design.

February 2, 2016 06:59 PM
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Emily Nathan
Williamsburg

Overview

May 17, 2018 12:08 PM
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Kerry McGee
Restaurants + Cafés

Why Frankfurt’s Food Scene Is Worth Seeking Out

AFAR chose a destination at random and—with 24 hours’ notice—sent celebrated food writer Ruth Reichl to a German city not exactly known for its cuisine.

April 18, 2016 07:32 PM
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Ruth Reichl
Yosemite National Park

Overview

May 24, 2018 03:13 PM
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Monica Prelle
Restaurants + Cafés

Why Is It So Hard to Find New Nordic Cuisine in Oslo?

Writer Alan Richman has won 16 James Beard Awards for his food writing and eaten in the world’s finest restaurants, but he’d never been to Norway⎯until AFAR sent him with 24 hours’ notice.

April 12, 2017 01:33 PM
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Alan Richman
Trending News

What It’s Like to Travel to Greece Right Now

I just got back from Greece. And, for a traveler, everything was OK.

July 7, 2015 02:10 PM
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Jeremy Saum
Scottsdale

Overview

May 24, 2018 10:35 AM
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Katarina Kovacevic

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