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A Practical Guide to Buying Travel Insurance

Travel insurance could be the difference between a huge medical bill or a modest copay. Use these tips to find the best policy for your trip.

May 15, 2024 09:20 AM

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Jessie Beck

History + Culture

What an American Journalist Learned About His Culture on a Holiday in Australia

During ANZAC Day Down Under, Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Tony Horwitz caught a glimpse of the country’s true character.

May 30, 2019 06:07 PM

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Tony Horwitz

What’s New In...

What’s New in Santa Barbara

With a new crop of hotels, restaurants, and outdoor adventures, this sunshiny, food-loving city—nicknamed the American Riviera—has grown even headier.

November 12, 2021 06:05 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Style + Design

This Hot Shoe Trend Is Straight From Morocco

These slippers are popping up on shelves everywhere from Zara to Prada—but until recently, they weren’t exactly a cool-kid staple in Marrakech.

October 27, 2017 12:33 PM

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Paige Darrah

History + Culture

How Alabama’s New Memorial to Victims of Lynching Could Change America

Lawyer and activist Bryan Stevenson talks about opening the National Memorial to Peace and Justice in Montgomery, Alabama, and why every American needs to experience it now.

July 30, 2018 04:55 PM

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Christine Ajudua

The Influencer: Nyesha Arrington, Chef

Where to go in Los Angeles, according to chef Nyesha Arrington.

June 14, 2018 08:00 PM

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Andrew Parks

River Cruises

7 Rhine River Cruises for Every Type of Traveler

Whether you love the idea of sailing past dozens of castles and forts or are eager to explore one of Europe’s more underrated wine regions, there’s a Rhine River cruise for you.

August 19, 2022 03:03 PM

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Elissa Garay

Art + Architecture

The Best Art Shows in Europe This Spring

From Paris to Madrid, here’s where to see some cutting-edge art.

March 27, 2017 03:32 PM

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Emily Nathan

Tips + News

San Francisco’s Cable Cars Are Shutting Down Temporarily for Repairs

Travelers visiting between September 13 and 22 won’t be able to ride one of the city’s most iconic attractions.

September 12, 2019 03:47 PM

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Juliet Williams

Travel Tales

In Bali, Some People Find Themselves. This Comedian Found Her Father.

Comedian Atsuko Okatsuka hadn’t seen her dad in years. So she headed to Bali for what she thought would be a chill reunion. He had something else in mind.

July 6, 2021 11:30 PM

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Atsuko Okatsuka

The old Point Comfort Lighthouse in Hampton, Virginia

History + Culture

Hampton, Virginia, Has Become a Tourism Destination. Why Now?

Long overlooked for Colonial Williamsburg, Hampton is reconciling with its pivotal history—and drawing travelers in the process.

August 15, 2022 11:07 AM

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Victoria M. Walker

Hotels

15 Cozy Airbnbs in Vermont to Book for a Great Escape up North

Whether you’re dreaming of waking up in a tree house in the woods or a ski chalet near the slopes, these are the best Vermont Airbnbs to book for your next getaway.

September 6, 2023 03:12 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Restaurants + Cafés

This Is What It’s Like to Open a Jewish Deli in Tokyo

Plus, Wise Sons owner Evan Bloom shares his favorite places to eat in Japan’s capital.

March 8, 2018 08:44 PM

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Danielle Walsh

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

Where to Go in Fall

Charming College Towns With Off-Campus Appeal

There’s only one thing more fun than a college town and that’s a college town without any homework in sight.

September 15, 2020 08:01 PM

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Kathryn O’Shea-Evans

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