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Cities We Love

Mexico City’s Hidden Little Tokyo Is Full of Surprises

This neighborhood in the heart of the Mexican capital will transport you to Japan.

June 5, 2018 05:15 PM

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Maya Kroth

Cities We Love

Why You Should Go to Charleston This Spring

If you like food, music, and art, now is the time to plan a trip to the Holy City.

March 15, 2019 02:58 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Daintree Rainforest tropical great barrier reef

Travel for Good

6 Must-See Biodiversity Hot Spots—and How to Visit Ethically

Biodiversity hot spots offer some of the most compelling sights on the planet. They’re also being threatened by climate change and COVID-19.

July 23, 2021 03:22 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Art + Architecture

A New Arts District Is Transforming Napa

This burgeoning area in downtown Napa boasts public art and a new spin on cool.

November 26, 2018 05:41 PM

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Matt Villano

Food + Drink

The 14 Best Food Gifts for People Who Travel to Eat

These gift ideas will take your favorite food lover on a culinary journey.

November 4, 2022 04:01 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Disney

How Walt Disney World Will Make Your Kids Want to Travel Abroad

Roam the savanna in a safari jeep, snorkel with tropical fish, and sample international cuisine—all in one trip.

August 28, 2019 01:56 PM

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Nicole Antonio

In the Magazine

One With the Ocean Is Fostering Community—and Picking Up Trash

One writer finds community in the world’s largest open-water swim group—and picks up some trash while she’s at it.

April 19, 2022 12:28 PM

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Bonnie Tsui

Longreads

Honky-Tonk Tokyo

Underground in the world’s largest city, a fever for all things country lives on through line dancing, big hats, and even bigger personalities.

July 7, 2020 11:29 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

Where to Travel Next

Where to Go in 2020

36 destinations to kick-start your travel dreaming and scheming.

December 9, 2019 09:45 AM

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Laura Dannen Redman

The Best Stops for a Road Trip on the Pacific Coast Highway

Road Trips

16 Great Places to Stop Along California’s Pacific Coast Highway

Sunny days, sandy beaches, incredible surf—this part of California’s State Route 1 may be the best road trip out there.

June 28, 2023 09:34 AM

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Sara Button

Restaurants + Cafés

The Best New Restaurants in New York Right Now

AFAR’s New York–based team weighs in on their favorite places to eat in NYC that opened in 2018.

December 21, 2018 04:59 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Tips + News

The Most—and Least—Ecofriendly Ways to Travel

What type of transportation should you take if you want to leave the smallest carbon footprint? The answer is not that simple.

October 28, 2019 07:29 PM

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Michelle Baran

Books

8 New Books You Need to Read Before Flying to France

These new reads will get you excited for your next adventure to the land of fresh croissants, fragrant lavender, and ultra-chic street style.

August 10, 2018 05:14 PM

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Sara Button

Epic Trips

How to Visit Antarctica for Just 1 Day

Antarctica usually falls into the “epic big trips” category of travel, but a new package from Cape Town’s Ellerman House can turn that dream adventure into a day trip.

September 7, 2017 12:32 PM

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Mary Holland

Style + Design

In a Medieval Swiss Town, the Art of Mechanical Timekeeping Keeps on Ticking

For more than 150 years, the International Watch Company has been a standard bearer for fine Swiss time pieces. Here’s what it’s like to go behind the scenes at their new workshop.

July 23, 2019 01:49 PM

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Victoria Gomelsky

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