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History + Culture
The Mystery of the Gedi Ruins, Kenya’s ‘‘Machu Picchu’’
The ruins in the dense, elephant-roamed Arabuko-Sokoke Forest Reserve were only rediscovered by archeologists in the 1920s.
September 2, 2020 09:14 AM
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Sarah Baxter
Tips + News
That Sand You Brought Back From Vacation? Totally Illegal
Although it might seem tempting to pack a vial of sand from your favorite beach, it can be against the law, and it harms the environment.
August 21, 2019 03:20 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
Spring 2026
The Busy Person’s Guide to Slow Travel: 20 Thoughtful Trips for Every Type of Traveler
Trip ideas for staying in the moment, from a music-focused itinerary in the American South to an English garden tour (with plenty of stopping to smell the roses).
April 24, 2026 10:31 AM
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Ellen Carpenter
Travel Tips + Etiquette
The Best Expat Advice From Our Readers Who’ve Lived Abroad
We asked current and former expats from the AFAR community for their top tips on how to move to—and settle down in—another country. This is what they told us.
February 16, 2017 04:15 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Temples, Tipping, and Train Rides: A Guide to Japan for First-Timers
Planning a trip to Japan can be intimidating for the first-time visitor, so we’ve turned to a team of travel experts to learn the secrets to a successful vacation.
May 1, 2019 05:18 PM
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John Newton
Art + Culture
A Quest to Find the Raute, the Last Nomads of Nepal
A writer sets out on a journey to find Nepal’s elusive Raute nomads—and to buy a wooden bowl from them.
November 1, 2022 01:54 PM
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Eileen McDougall
AFAR Advisor
How to Make Your Milestone Celebration Trip Stand Out
Travel advisor Limor Decter shares travel tips and ways to add “of-a-lifetime” moments to your trip.
November 18, 2020 03:51 PM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
Books
Jessica Nabongo, the First Black Woman to Visit Every Country, Tells All in Her New Book
In “The Catch Me If You Can: One Woman’s Journey to Every Country in the World,” Nabongo shares vignettes from 100 of the 195 U.N.-recognized countries she visited.
June 28, 2022 03:58 PM
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Bailey Berg
Hotels We Love
These 11 Hotels Put You in Switzerland’s Most Idyllic Settings
Dreamy Alpine retreats. Belle Époque icons. Epic spa resorts. These are Switzerland’s top 11 hotels.
July 30, 2024 01:23 PM
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Adam H. Graham
Outdoor Adventure
Lake Life: Experience the Great Outdoors on Georgia’s Pristine Shorelines
Go off the beaten path in the Peach State to reap the scientifically proven benefits of “blue spaces,” Southern style.
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Explore Georgia
Winter Sports
Downhill Dining: These Mountain Huts Redefine Perfect Ski Conditions in Italy’s Dolomites
Skiing in Italy’s Dolomites is just as much about the food and wine as it is about the slopes and snow.
March 11, 2022 02:21 PM
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Michelle Heimerman
4 Days In
4 Days in New York City—How to Have the Perfect Long Weekend, According to Locals
Your ideal NYC itinerary includes renovated art museums, world-class shows, a French Japanese bakery, and a revolving restaurant.
July 17, 2025 01:47 PM
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Ellen Carpenter
Epic Trips
Donkeys, Rancheros, Ravines: A Journey to the Ancient Murals of Sierra de San Francisco
Located in Baja California Peninsula, the Great Murals are the oldest cave paintings in the Americas—but they are incredibly hard to access.
March 29, 2023 01:35 PM
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Edmund Vallance
History + Culture
Why You Should Visit the Canadian Archipelago of Haida Gwaii
AFAR’s CEO and cofounder just returned from a memorable trip and offers three top reasons to go.
September 12, 2023 08:00 AM
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Greg Sullivan
History + Culture
Home Again: Novelist Chibundu Onuzo on Leaving—and Returning to—Nigeria
As a child, Chibundu Onuzo was obsessed with anywhere that wasn’t Nigeria. An English boarding school (and a shocking language class) made her reconsider her roots.
March 28, 2019 04:51 PM
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Chibundu Onuzo
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