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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

Loyalty + Rewards

How to Book a Hawaiian Vacation Using Hotel and Credit Card Points

Hotel points and credit card rewards can save you tons of money on a trip to Hawaii.

October 29, 2020 08:12 PM

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Eric Rosen

Bars + Nightlife

The Most Stylish Aperitivo Spots in Milan

Sip Negronis and nibble on piattini with the city’s most fashionable residents.

February 16, 2017 03:19 PM

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Eimear Lynch

Hotels

Between the Sheets: 3 Reasons to Love Hotel Jen

The cool (and affordable) new Asian hotel brand you need to know

January 6, 2017 06:13 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Books

The Best Summer Beach Reads of 2019

Bedside Reading founder Jane Ubell-Meyer shares her picks for the hottest books to pack for your next trip.

May 21, 2019 01:32 PM

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Jane Ubell-Meyer

Small Ship Cruises

5 Unique Ways to Cruise Southern Europe

There’s more to discover beyond the Mediterranean.

June 21, 2017 06:53 PM

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Elissa Garay

Loyalty + Rewards

Travel Credit Card Matchup: Chase Sapphire Preferred vs. Amex Gold Card

Comparing the benefits and bonuses of two of the best travel rewards cards available.

October 22, 2020 04:35 PM

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Eric Rosen

Air Travel News

Real ID Realness, Ongoing Boeing Max Drama, and the Great Biometrics Debate—Our Predictions for Air Travel in 2020

As a new decade of aviation kicks off, what will be the defining moments and movements of the coming year?

December 19, 2019 02:11 PM

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Kristen Leigh Painter

Epic Trips

Why You Need to Float in the (Nearly) Dead Sea

What’s the rush? Scientists have predicted it will shrink to a pond by 2050.

June 3, 2016 06:10 PM

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Hilary Elkins

Photo Essays

AFAR Photo Awards 2019

We asked to see the world through your lens—and you showed us. Here are the winners and jurors’ picks of the 2019 AFAR Photo Awards presented by United MileagePlus.

July 31, 2019 10:36 AM

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Staff

History + Culture

How Austin’s Coolest Avenue Grew Up

Texas hotelier Liz Lambert recalls how South Congress went from seedy to stylish, and reveals her favorite spots.

February 8, 2016 05:28 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Longreads

Why Ben’s Chili Bowl, Home of the Half-Smoke, Is Hallowed Ground in D.C.

One of D.C.’s ultimate dining destinations, Ben’s has been a neighborhood stalwart for decades.

February 17, 2020 09:38 AM

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Korsha Wilson

Restaurants + Cafés

Meet the Chef Tending the Hearth at Napa Valley’s Hottest New Restaurant

As The Charter Oak in Napa Valley turns two, AFAR talks to Chef Katianna Hong about her culinary beginnings and how the restaurant is connecting to its community.

May 14, 2019 04:40 PM

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Sara Button

Packing Tips + Gear

An iPhone Addict’s Guide to Internet Service in Communist Cuba

What you need to know to (successfully) use your phone in Cuba

July 28, 2016 09:29 PM

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Andrew Richdale

Hiking + Cycling

Meet the Blind Man Who Climbed Everest—and Wants to Help Others Do the Same

Summitting Everest led the founder of the nonprofit organization No Barriers USA to even greater heights—changing other people’s lives.

October 31, 2016 08:16 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

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