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4 Ways to Overcome Language Barriers When Traveling

An ASL interpreter shares some travel-friendly tips and techniques that she’s learned from the Deaf community, the real masters of cross-cultural communication.

July 2, 2024 06:10 PM

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Anna Mindess

Art + Culture

Got 3 Minutes? That’s All You Need to Tell Your Travel Tale

In season two of “Travel Tales by AFAR,” we’re featuring stories from some of our favorite people: our readers.

May 17, 2021 12:43 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Here’s Where to Find the Best Happy Hour Celebrations in Bermuda

When the mercury rises, the locals let loose.

Sponsored by Bermuda Tourism Authority

Air Travel News

Breeze Airways Adds $39 Flights from New York and Florida

The startup is bringing affordable nonstop service to routes that only had connecting flights before.

December 10, 2021 01:16 PM

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Barbara Peterson

People

Hawaii’s New Remote Work Program Includes Free Flights

Those who are selected must stay for at least one month (brutal, we know) and volunteer with a nonprofit for a few hours each week.

December 18, 2020 04:08 PM

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Michelle Baran

Holiday Travel

Why Stockholm Is the Perfect Christmas Town

It might not be the first place that springs to mind, but it’s seriously festive and fun.

October 27, 2023 01:59 PM

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Lottie Gross

History + Culture

Inside Tokyo’s Buddhist Temple Devoted to “Lucky” Cats

Located in the Setagaya district, Tokyo’s Gotokuji Temple honors “maneki-neko”—a feline figurine that symbolizes good fortune, according to Japanese legend.

July 10, 2019 04:47 PM

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Sarah Buder

Art + Culture

Everything You Need to Know About Buffalo’s Hippest ’Hood

It may be tiny, but Allentown is packed with delicious food, historical architecture, and live music venues worth exploring.

June 28, 2019 10:52 AM

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Sean Flynn

Outdoor Adventure

Why Mount Tamalpais in Marin County, California, Is My Happy Place

One writer on Marin County’s Mount Tamalpais, the mountain that always makes her feel like she’s come home.

April 17, 2020 02:12 PM

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Sarah Buder

Books

The Trip Every “Outlander” Fan Should Take—and 7 Other Literary Journeys to Try in 2020

These 8 adventures are perfect for book lovers who want to travel the world like award-winning authors and cherished characters (and not worry about the planning).

September 17, 2019 11:12 AM

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Sara Button

Hiking + Cycling

A New 1,374-Mile Bike Route Between Yellowstone and Minneapolis Is All About Natural Wonders and National Landmarks

Cyclists on the Parks, Peaks, and Prairies Trail will visit the plains of Wyoming, Devils Tower National Monument, the Black Hills, Mount Rushmore, the Badlands of South Dakota, and more.

July 8, 2020 06:15 PM

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Maggie Fuller

10 Once-in-a-Lifetime, Only-in-Germany Experiences

Destination Spotlight

10 Unique Places to Visit in Germany

Whether you’re celebrating at Carnival or exploring a Baroque palace, these German cities’ landmarks, cultural activities, and traditions make for memories you won’t find anywhere else.

Sponsored by the German National Tourist Board

UNESCO World Heritage

Tikal Rediscovered: The Greatest Mayan City Just Got a Lot Grander

The national park and UNESCO World Heritage site has long captivated visitors, but recent research is changing the way we experience this ancient place.

March 14, 2019 05:29 PM

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Melanie Haiken

Where to Travel Next

8 Reasons to Relax and Recharge in Arizona

From five-star spas to energy vortexes, here’s how to find the right wellness experience for you in the healing hub of Central Arizona.

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