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15 Amazing Books That Inspire Us to Travel

AFAR staffers share the stories that spark their wanderlust, from a memoir set in Rome to an epic novel based in Japan.

September 17, 2019 12:00 PM

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Sara Button

History + Culture

What Can We Learn From the Hawaiian Concept of Kuleana?

On a trip to Kauaʻi, a traveler learns what it means to give back.

July 7, 2021 01:46 PM

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Jill K. Robinson

Books

A Bookish Tour Across America

Travel the United States—from California to Florida—through these essential novels, memoirs, and mysteries.

October 2, 2020 12:21 PM

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Staff

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Super Nintendo World Is Now Open in Japan

A life-size Mario Kart ride and much more recently opened at Universal Studios Japan, with construction underway at theme parks in Orlando and Hollywood.

March 24, 2021 04:17 PM

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Nicole Antonio

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

Food + Drink

Faroe Islands: The Tiny Scandinavian Islands With the Big Michelin Star

In the far-off Faroe Islands, where sheep outnumber people and intense weather has shaped the local diet for centuries, an unlikely food star is born.

December 7, 2017 02:20 PM

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Jamie Feldmar

Tips + News

You Could Be Fined for Taking Photos of Geisha in This Kyoto District

In parts of the city’s historic Gion neighborhood, residents are enforcing a photography ban in response to impolite behavior from travelers.

October 30, 2019 02:52 PM

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Sarah Buder

Bars + Nightlife

Everything You Need to Know About Philly’s Buzzing BYOB Scene

“Only in Philly can you show up to dinner with a bottle of whiskey and be taken seriously.”

June 10, 2016 03:47 PM

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Will McGough

Restaurants + Cafés

How to Eat Street Food Without Getting Sick

Eating a snack from a sidewalk vendor while traveling can be done safely, especially if you use these tips.

September 13, 2016 08:05 PM

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Ashley Goldsmith

Health + Wellness

Places to Exhale

Rediscovering the healing power of breathing in a masked-up world.

December 16, 2020 09:14 AM

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Staff

Give travel experiences instead of stuff—like a tour through Japan now that its borders have reopened.

Holiday Travel

16 Experience Gifts for the Traveler Who Already Has Everything

The memories from these experiences will last a lot longer than physical gifts.

November 1, 2022 10:19 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

4 Days In

The Perfect 4 Days in Bangkok, According to Locals

Explore Buddhist temples, learn about traditional textiles, and hop on a motorbike for Michelin-starred fine dining.

September 26, 2024 06:16 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

Hotels

A New Hotel From the Team Behind Ace Is Coming to New Orleans

The Ace Hotel Group just announced plans to open Maison de la Luz in New Orleans as part of its new luxury spin-off brand.

July 18, 2018 06:52 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Books

Famous Writers’ Homes Every Book Nerd Must Visit

Tour the houses of Vladimir Nabokov, Jane Austen, Laura Ingalls Wilder, and other authors to see what inspired them to write their acclaimed books.

September 16, 2019 06:28 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Outdoor Adventure

7 Must-Visit Places in Alberta, Canada

From expansive national parks to lively cities, the Canadian province will keep you busy for days.

December 8, 2021 02:34 PM

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Anna Haines

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