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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

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

Como Parrot Cay, Turks and Caicos - Adult Pool and Beach Club

Hotels We Love

The 31 Best Luxury Resorts and Hotels in the Caribbean You Should Book Right Now

Timeless icons, next-gen retreats, and private island hideaways—this is the Caribbean at its finest.

March 3, 2026 10:04 AM

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Laura Begley Bloom

Outdoor Adventure

What to Know If You’re Escaping in an RV This Weekend

Self-contained RVs seem like the perfect way to head out of town on an adventure right now, but there are a number of things to keep in mind so that you can travel safely and responsibly.

May 26, 2020 08:14 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Style + Design

In a Medieval Swiss Town, the Art of Mechanical Timekeeping Keeps on Ticking

For more than 150 years, the International Watch Company has been a standard bearer for fine Swiss time pieces. Here’s what it’s like to go behind the scenes at their new workshop.

July 23, 2019 01:49 PM

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Victoria Gomelsky

Travel Insiders

World’s Coolest Travel Jobs: What It’s Like to Be a Cruise Ship Captain

We chat with the first American female captain of a megaship and learn how she started out, what it’s like to live on a cruise ship, and the most interesting day she’s ever had at sea.

April 4, 2018 01:25 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Tips + News

Which State You Live in Says a Lot About Where You Like to Travel

New Yorkers prefer Florida, Californians are all about Vegas (baby), and Delawarians love Dublin.

November 29, 2018 07:29 PM

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Michelle Baran

Safari

This Is Africa’s Wildest Ride

Once you get past the rapids, a whitewater rafting trip down the Zambezi River becomes a rugged, floating safari.

August 8, 2017 11:47 AM

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Sarah Theeboom

Epic Trips

Yes, It’s Possible to Explore the Amazon on a Stand-Up Paddle Board

Take a peek at the expedition that determined that SUPing down the Amazon isn’t so crazy after all.

July 21, 2017 08:37 PM

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Jess McGlothlin

Epic Trips

10 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Heli-Hiking in Canada

From packing essentials to tips for making the most of the experience—this is what you need to know before your trip.

September 30, 2019 05:11 PM

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Tim Chester

In the Magazine

6 Great AFAR Reads for Your Holiday Travels

Longer pieces that will inspire major wanderlust.

November 30, 2015 04:06 PM

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Danielle Walsh

Bars + Nightlife

How Ping-Pong Around the World Can Bring Travelers Together

Competition makes for better friends than small talk.

July 1, 2016 05:29 PM

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Sarah Purkrabek

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

Outdoor Adventure

Behind the Scenes at the Award-Winning Spa at Pebble Beach

Lara Davidson, the director of the Spa at Pebble Beach, explains how the award-winning spa helps guests in their pursuit of wellness

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