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Travel Tips + Etiquette

9 Hacks That Made Us Better Travelers This Year

These are the AFAR editor-vetted tips and tricks (and apps and gear…) that changed the way we traveled in 2019.

December 18, 2019 11:14 AM

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Staff

Festivals + Events

Why This German City Is a Must for Music Lovers

Charming Leipzig, home to famous classical composers, plays host to some serious music festivals.

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Cities We Love

Beyond the French Quarter: Discovering New Orleans’s Downriver Delights

The Crescent City checklist is full of things to see and do, but New Orleans rewards those who dive a little deeper.

August 8, 2018 02:45 PM

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Tim Chester

Hotels

The New Rosewood Hotel Gives a Boost to Hong Kong’s Emerging Arts District

The lavish Rosewood Hong Kong rises high above Victoria Dockside, a new arts district transforming the Tsim Sha Tsui harborfront.

April 23, 2019 02:58 PM

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Kate Appleton

Camping

How to See 7 National Parks in 7 Days—Without Driving

A new luxury adventure with Under Canvas takes guests on an ultra-exclusive glamping tour of 7 iconic U.S. national parks across the West. (Did we mention the private jet?)

May 2, 2018 02:18 PM

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Sara Button

Cities We Love

4 Essential Stops in the American South for Your Next Road Trip

Discover flourishing historic districts, tantalizing southern cuisine, and easy access to the outdoors.

February 16, 2022 02:35 PM

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Taryn White

History + Culture

On the Trail of the Basque . . . in Boise

You’d be forgiven for not pegging Boise as a Basque center, but indeed, this Idahoan city claims the largest concentration of Basque people living outside of their European homeland.

March 21, 2019 06:56 PM

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Judith Fein

Restaurants + Cafés

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

Expedition Cruises

These New Luxury Cruises Are for True Explorers

The experiential travel niche is being transformed by a wave of new expedition vessels that are as luxurious and amenity filled as they are primed for exploring.

January 14, 2020 02:46 PM

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Gene Sloan

River Cruises

The 5 Best River Cruises for Families

Consider taking your 2018 travels onboard with these family-friendly adventures.

September 15, 2017 12:37 PM

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Elissa Garay

Cities We Love

Where to Shop Now in Los Angeles

Explore the best and most stylish shops in L.A.

June 14, 2018 10:34 AM

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Visit California

Travel for Good

How Sustainable Luxury Is a Way of Life in Tahiti

Going the eco-luxe route in this island paradise is a gift to yourself and the planet.

May 3, 2021 12:59 PM

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Tahiti Tourisme

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Do You Tip Your Uber Driver?

A new study reveals that there’s a good chance you don’t.

November 13, 2019 08:17 PM

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Michelle Baran

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