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Art + Culture

This Sort of Thing Can Only Happen in Ireland

The story of a graveyard, Guinness, and what happens when two music legends walk into a historic Dublin pub.

November 3, 2017 01:02 PM

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Serena Renner

Art + Culture

I Was a Bollywood Extra

The story of an accidental actor

February 10, 2016 08:14 PM

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Will Bleakley

Where to Travel Next

Where to Escape the Summer Crowds in Italy

Save the big Italian cities for the off-season—during summer, head for under-the-radar islands and towns that offer all the ancient history with none of the modern mobs.

May 22, 2019 01:40 PM

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Rebecca Holland

Air Travel News

Does an Airline Really Deserve Your Loyalty?

2016’s rewards changes prove one thing: Airlines are forgetting that loyalty is a two-way street

January 7, 2016 01:44 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

Loyalty + Rewards

8 Websites That Will Change the Way You Book Travel

These tools are what the pros use to stretch their miles, find flight deals, and have the best air travel experiences possible.

October 21, 2018 08:00 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

Founder’s Note

In Defense of Travel Mishaps

While traveling in India, AFAR founder Greg Sullivan discovered that the bumpiest roads are often the most memorable.

June 6, 2017 04:44 PM

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Greg Sullivan

Outdoor Adventure

Vacation: It Works

Time off makes a difference to mood and productivity. It is time that employers enforce a policy that refreshes and renews the workforce.

September 3, 2015 08:17 PM

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Greg Sullivan

Road Trips

Tasty Road Trip Snacks That Are Actually Good for You

Here’s the skinny on what snacks to pack ahead of time and what to look for on the road.

May 28, 2020 04:12 PM

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Nicole Antonio

Food + Drink

A Quest to Cook Like My Grandma Led Me to an Italy Most Travelers Miss

On the toe of the Italian peninsula, a second-generation Italian American finds striking landscapes, underappreciated cuisine, and warm hearts.

November 28, 2018 04:40 PM

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Freda Moon

Style + Design

Where to Celebrate 100 Years of Bauhaus in Germany This Year

New museums, extensive exhibitions, and inspired events across Germany commemorate the centennial of Bauhaus—the most influential design movement of the 20th century.

March 11, 2019 10:12 AM

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Amy S. Eckert

Hotels

Intimate Inns That Take Guests off the Beaten Path and Onto a Bike

The next trend in lodging? The B&B&B (bed and breakfast and bicycle). Here are our picks for where to try it first.

May 25, 2018 07:02 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Epic Trips

What Is Luring Travelers to the Coldest Places on Earth?

While many travelers daydream about sun and sand during the cold months, more and more are seeking a deep-freeze vacation.

January 25, 2018 09:39 PM

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Samantha Shankman

History + Culture

The Singular Beauty of Mongolia Through a Photographer’s Eyes

Photographer Frédéric Lagrange shares images and stories from years of traveling to the world’s most sparsely populated country—one of the last places where nomadic life still exists.

October 18, 2018 05:13 PM

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Sarah Buder

Travel Tips + Etiquette

New Car or European Vacation? Here’s How to Have Both

Plan a continental holiday with BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, or Volvo, and bring home one heck of a souvenir.

February 26, 2018 08:13 PM

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Nick Kurczewski

Weekend Getaways

This Is the Most Underrated City in Japan

It’s the birthplace of tonkotsu ramen and the home of one of Japan’s craziest festivals.

April 12, 2017 06:13 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

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