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History + Culture

8 Reasons Yunnan is China’s Best Food Destination

This remote province in southwestern China boasts some of the world’s most delicious and unusual dishes

April 26, 2016 03:01 PM
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Georgia Freedman
Ocean Cruises

How to See the Best of Asia on a Cruise

Writer Anya von Bremzen takes a two-week-long Silversea cruise involving bubble baths, lots of food, and the ancient art of “villain hitting.”

September 24, 2018 02:43 PM
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Anya von Bremzen
Tips + News

What Life Looks Like in Countries Coming Out of Lockdown

As some regions open up from COVID-19 restrictions, we ask citizens what the post-quarantine world looks like.

May 27, 2020 02:46 PM
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Terry Ward
Expedition Cruises

Cruise News: New Ways to Explore the Galápagos Islands

Plus: An evening of art in Vienna and personal, customized excursions

March 16, 2016 07:39 PM
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Anne Kalosh
Food + Drink

Where to Eat in Japan, According to a Chef

Where to Eat in Japan, According to a Chef

August 6, 2015 03:29 PM
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Jen Murphy
Travel Tales

Escape From the Modern World on a Pilgrim’s Path Through Japan

No crowds. No cosplay. Just temples, trees, and a warm bath at the end of the day on the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route.

February 12, 2018 07:00 PM
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Peggy Orenstein
The Future of Travel

Surprise Is the New Luxury

Surprise Is the New Luxury

May 4, 2015 07:02 PM
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Christine Ciarmello
Longreads

I Crashed A Crazy Japanese Karaoke Party

Here’s how I did it and how you can, too.

January 5, 2016 05:19 PM
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Andrew Richdale
Food + Drink

The Five Most Interesting Tasting Menus in San Francisco

These San Francisco restaurants have some of the most unusual, interesting, and fun tasting menus across the city

September 24, 2015 07:33 PM
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Tamara Palmer
History + Culture

The Truth About Austria’s Dark Side

With 24 hours’ notice, AFAR sent writer Tom Rachman to Vienna where, on his quest to discover  the soul of the Austrian capital, he  stumbled upon the city’s  darker side.

August 15, 2017 07:24 PM
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Tom Rachman
People

Coolest Travel Jobs: What It’s Like to Live in Antarctica as a Polar Scientist

From leading an Antarctic cruise to studying the effects of climate change

July 31, 2017 04:08 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
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
Cities We Love

5 Unusual Things to Do in Cape Town

Experience a more unexpected side of this South African city.

May 11, 2015 11:03 AM
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Jen Murphy
Festivals + Events

Ecuador, Where Zorro Is Real

An unusual horse race in Ecuador turns the concept of fox hunting on its head

November 5, 2015 05:57 PM
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Karen Catchpole
Food + Drink

4 Surprisingly Gluten-Free Friendly Countries

These countries offer great options for gluten-intolerant travelers.

October 2, 2015 05:51 PM
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Maggie Fuller

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