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Cities We Love

Yes, You Can Take Your Teen (and Tween) to Tokyo

You might go for the temples. They’ll go for the video games, giant toy stores, and bizarre candy.

July 27, 2017 12:03 PM

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Lora Shinn

Travel Tips + Etiquette

5 Ways to Master the Staycation

Take a vacation without leaving home.

August 4, 2015 07:14 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Tips + News

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

Weekend Getaways

10 Small Towns in the U.S. to Visit This Winter

Bigger isn’t always better when it’s time to get away. Case in point: These smaller, off-the-radar enclaves across the United States are well worth the wander come wintertime.

December 3, 2019 05:31 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Food + Drink

9 Out-of-This-World Hot Sauces Worth Traveling For

Some people collect tchotchkes on their trips. Others take photos. This hot sauce addict never comes home without a bottle of something spicy.

September 6, 2018 01:14 PM

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Jenny Adams

Art + Culture

Et Tu, Globe? Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre Is in Danger of Closing—Here’s How You Can Help

As the world-renowned London theater teeters on the brink of permanently closing, AFAR’s editors reflect on what the Globe means to them.

May 23, 2020 12:14 PM

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Ann Shields

Restaurants + Cafés

This Is How to Discover the World’s Best-Kept Food Secrets

A city’s best flavors are often hidden beneath the surface. This company will help you find them—and introduce you to the “masters” making the magic happen.

June 9, 2017 08:28 PM

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Dana Brindle

Cities We Love

5 Hidden Gems and Local Faves for Your Next Trip to Orlando

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Saint James Paris is housed in a 19th-century private mansion in the 16th arrondissement.

Hotels We Love

Where to Stay in Paris: 21 Hotels for Every Kind of Traveler

These are the top places to stay in the City of Light.

September 25, 2025 09:02 AM

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Lindsey Tramuta

AFAR Editors’ Favorite Summer Destinations

Weekend Getaways

10 Ways to Make a Weekend Getaway Feel Like a Vacation

Make the most of your weekend travel.

August 17, 2017 02:00 PM

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Danielle Walsh

Bars + Nightlife

What to Drink, Where to Drink It: A Worldwide Guide to Summer Cocktails

Consider this your worldwide summer cocktail guide.

May 11, 2018 02:05 PM

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Sarah Baird

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

Air Travel News

I Took Uber Copter From Manhattan to JFK—Here’s What It’s Like

For $205, the 10-minute flight to the airport was worth it for the views alone but also was a huge time saver.

October 3, 2019 08:54 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

The Most Incredible Hot Air Balloon Rides Around the World

Epic Trips

The 17 Most Incredible Places for Hot Air Balloon Rides Around the World

The best way to enhance your perspective? See a new place from above.

December 12, 2018 03:21 PM

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Maggie Fuller

In Russia, you don’t put your shot glass down until you’ve emptied it.

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Bar Exam: How to Drink Like a Local in 20 Countries

What may seem like normal bar behavior in the United States might not be acceptable elsewhere. Here’s a rundown of drinking etiquette in countries around the world.

March 9, 2018 08:25 PM

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Chris Ciolli

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