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Why Is It So Hard to Find New Nordic Cuisine in Oslo?

Writer Alan Richman has won 16 James Beard Awards for his food writing and eaten in the world’s finest restaurants, but he’d never been to Norway⎯until AFAR sent him with 24 hours’ notice.

April 12, 2017 01:33 PM

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Alan Richman

Natural Wonders

Yes, You Can Go to Madagascar—and Not Just for the Lemurs

The remote island nation is well worth worth the long trip, especially for adventurers and nature lovers.

February 8, 2018 09:43 AM

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Mary Holland

COVID + Travel

What’s It Like to Travel to South Africa Right Now?

A dispatch from an American who recently spent three weeks in the country.

April 2, 2021 03:53 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Air Travel News

What to Expect in the Air This Spring

Airfare bargains, security sprawl, and the end of seatback video: Here’s what fliers can look forward to this season.

February 28, 2018 01:27 PM

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Elaine Glusac

Hotels

Why You Need to Stay at The Joshua Tree House

The quirky namesake trees outside are just the first sign you’ve left real life behind.

February 18, 2016 07:30 PM

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Ann Abel

Founder’s Note

Why You Can Never Be “Done” with a Place Like Bermuda

There’s so much more to this island than pink beaches and eponymous shorts

November 30, 2016 03:35 PM

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Greg Sullivan

River Cruises

Finding Unexpected Contentment Onboard My River Cruise to Normandy

AFAR co-founder Greg Sullivan boarded his first river cruise expecting to enjoy his time ashore. What surprised him was how much he enjoyed the journey itself.

September 19, 2017 09:31 PM

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Greg Sullivan

Cities We Love

How to Pretend You’re in Honolulu at Home

Take it from someone who lived in the Aloha State for years: This is the best way to recreate a trip to Hawai‘i at home.

April 27, 2020 06:53 PM

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Nicole Antonio

Longreads

Honky-Tonk Tokyo

Underground in the world’s largest city, a fever for all things country lives on through line dancing, big hats, and even bigger personalities.

July 7, 2020 11:29 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

Travel for Good

Here’s What You Need to Know About Getting Tickets to See “Hamilton” in Puerto Rico

Lin-Manuel Miranda is reprising his role as Alexander Hamilton this month in San Juan to raise money for hurricane relief efforts.

January 7, 2019 05:49 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Beaches

The Liberal Moroccan Surf Town You Must See to Believe

Great wine, excellent water sports, and a cool gay scene—not the things you expect out of a Moroccan town

October 18, 2016 04:54 PM

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Paige Darrah

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

Camping

The Hütte Hut Is a Tiny Glamper Built for Two

Brimming with big ideas but true to the spirit of the camping trailers that inspired it, this is Teardrop 2.0.

November 15, 2017 01:01 PM

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Matthew Phenix

Art + Culture

Go Inside the Quirky “Micronation” of Molossia Through These Brilliant Photos

Drawn to its self-aware eccentricities, photographer Amy Lombard visits the Republic of Molossia, a self-proclaimed independent country in the Nevada desert.

October 26, 2017 08:03 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Where to Travel Next

10 Reasons to Visit Oman Right Now

With tourism on the rise, Oman is rapidly changing.

February 24, 2017 12:05 PM

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Danae Mercer

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