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Pack Your Hobby for a Deeper Travel Experience

Whether you’re a painter, a singer, or a swimmer, these trips will help you have more uniquely “you” experiences around the world.

August 24, 2016 11:46 AM

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Karen Catchpole

Hotels

9 Hotels With Insider Access to Hard-to-Get Experiences

From a last-minute table at Noma to home-plate baseball tickets, these hotels use their connections to give guests incredible experiences.

April 2, 2018 07:37 PM

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Sandra Ramani

History + Culture

Celebrating Black History at the Frederick Douglass National Historic Site: The View from AFAR

Plus: Dengue Fever in Hawaii and public urination in San Francisco

February 12, 2016 05:16 PM

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Matt Villano

History + Culture

The Stonewall Inn Is Set to Become a National Monument

So what, exactly, is a national monument?

May 18, 2016 05:21 PM

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Matt Villano

Health + Wellness

Why the Rocky Mountains Are the Health Hub of the U.S.

And three ways to experience it.

May 20, 2015 02:04 PM

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Erin Lentz

History + Culture

Is Georgia the World’s Most Welcoming Country?

Anya von Bremzen raises a glass to local culture in one of the world’s most hospitable places.

April 21, 2016 05:22 PM

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Anya von Bremzen

Where to Travel Next

The Austin of New Zealand Should Be Your Next Stop

In formerly-under-the-radar Wellington, the art scene is simply, gloriously, unavoidable.

August 8, 2016 04:14 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Natural Wonders

The Pinkest Place in Mexico

Between the animals and the water, this place is a colorful dream

April 5, 2016 04:49 PM

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Kate Bielamowicz

Bars + Nightlife

America’s Best Drinking City Isn’t Where You Think It Is

A slew of new craft distilleries have transformed the land of lakes, ice, and Minnesota Nice into the country’s best cocktail haven.

December 7, 2017 02:19 PM

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Megan Krigbaum

Destination Spotlight

Is Maderas Village Nicaragua’s Most Dreamy Resort?

On a trip to Nicaragua, AFAR Brand Manager, Michaela Trimble, sees how Maderas Village has created an artistic enclave anchored in the art of living well.

August 10, 2015 07:55 PM

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Michaela Trimble

Travel for Good

Voluntourism 101: How to Find a Reputable Wildlife Sanctuary in Africa

Want to make a positive impact on your next trip to Botswana or South Africa? Read on and learn how to vet voluntourism programs—and how to spot the fakes.

January 25, 2018 09:34 AM

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Adam Welz

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

This Might Be the Most High-Tech Winery Ever

Despite its proximity to Silicon Valley, Napa Valley wineries are shockingly lacking in tech development. Not so for this one.

January 21, 2016 05:51 PM

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Larissa Zimberoff

Restaurants + Cafés

Where to Eat in Australia, According to Three Chefs

Three top Australian chefs tell us where to eat (and drink) down under.

January 31, 2017 01:44 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Photo Essays

How Instagram Helped this Travel Photographer’s Career Blossom

AFAR Ambassador Dan Tom started using social media casually, but it ended up influencing his aesthetic beyond what he’d imagined.

September 1, 2016 05:32 PM

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Alina Polishuk

Family Travel

This Company Doesn’t Want You to Worry About Packing Baby Gear Ever Again

This company is revolutionizing the way parents travel with kids

January 20, 2017 07:07 PM

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Matt Villano

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