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Art + Architecture

How to Hang Like a Local in Madrid’s Trendiest Neighborhood

Lavapiés, once overlooked, is the go-to district in the Spanish capital to find both traditional and modern Madrid.

February 23, 2018 05:25 PM

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Benjamin Kemper

Road Trips

Colorado’s Hwy 50: The Best Road Trip You’ll Take This Fall

It’s the perfect time of year to hit the road in a lesser-known region of Colorado

October 1, 2015 07:44 PM

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Julie Schwietert Collazo

Hotels

Hotels Are Reopening in the U.S. Here’s What You Need to Know.

If you’re ready to embrace a domestic getaway but aren’t sure what your options are for hotel and resort stays, we’re here to help.

June 15, 2020 05:03 PM

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Michelle Baran

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

Travel Insiders

Coolest Travel Jobs: What It’s Like to Be a Hotel Uniform Designer

We talked to the founder of a New York City–based uniform design firm about how she got her start, the one job she walked away from, and sartorial trends in the hospitality business.

January 3, 2018 01:28 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Saudi Arabia

Overview

January 29, 2023 10:18 AM

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Sarah Khan

Travel Tips + Etiquette

7 Things You Should Know Before Your Trip to Iran

Whether you’re visiting Tehran or paying homage to the great poets in Shiraz, here are the things to keep in mind.

May 13, 2016 01:47 PM

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Kyana Moghadam

Restaurants + Cafés

How Does a Traveler Find the Real Mumbai?

AFAR chose a destination at random and sent writer Catherine Lacey, with 24 hours’ notice, to the west coast of India, where a teeming city was the stuff of dreams.

February 17, 2016 12:27 PM

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Catherine Lacey

Ocean Cruises

The Best Cruises for Kids at Every Age

When it comes to kids, cruising isn’t one size fits all. From babies to teens, these age-specific recommendations will help you choose the right cruise for your brood.

June 28, 2019 12:07 PM

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Elissa Garay

Style + Design

11 Reasons Designer Clare Vivier Loves Seoul

August 25, 2015 06:52 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Cities We Love

How a Historic Southern City Became a Global Capital of Style

Designer, writer, and avid traveler Sara Ruffin Costello shares insight on New Orleans’s transformation into a worldwide design destination.

September 6, 2017 02:25 PM

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Sarah Buder

History + Culture

Australia’s Best Aboriginal Tours

Explore Australia’s natural offerings, learn how to play the didgeridoo, and—most importantly—learn about this indigenous culture.

February 3, 2017 04:19 PM

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Sue Gough Henley

Where to Travel Next

5 Reasons This Hotel in Upstate New York Is A Perfect Fall Getaway

Escape from New York to nostalgia and relaxation in the Catskills

October 30, 2015 07:39 PM

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Michaela Trimble

Museums + Galleries

A Guide to Eating in Harlem Right Now

Take a food tour through Harlem with recs from a local

March 25, 2016 05:07 PM

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Jessica Colley Clarke

Expedition Cruises

5 Ways Crossing the Arctic Circle in Norway Will Surprise You

The Arctic isn’t necessarily the barren tundra you might imagine.

September 29, 2015 07:57 PM

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Meredith Bethune

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