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Health + Wellness

What Traveling With an Anxious Child Has Taught Me

A travel editor discovers that her daughter’s diagnosed anxiety means different kinds of journeys ahead.

January 6, 2020 03:53 PM

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Ann Shields

Where to Travel Next

How to Have a Perfect Summer Adventure in Cornwall, England

Don’t miss these five top spots for a perfect summer adventure through England’s Cornwall county.

June 25, 2018 05:30 PM

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Amy Sherman

Outdoor Adventure

How to See the Hidden Sides of Alaska

There’s way more to the state than Juneau.

May 18, 2016 02:22 PM

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Sherry Ott

History + Culture

This Istanbul Shop Is the Last to Make a Turkish Breakfast Staple the Traditional Way

Kaymak, a rich buttery cream, is often eaten at breakfast time. But Istanbul is down to just one dairy shop that produces it traditionally, with their own fresh water buffalo milk.

February 28, 2019 01:48 PM

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Melanie Haiken

Food + Drink

Weekend Guide: Explore Nicaragua’s Coffee Culture

This Central American city is on the rise.

December 2, 2015 03:01 PM

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Hillary Richard

Road Trips

Highway 1 Is Now Open Again on California’s Big Sur Coast

You can take a classic Big Sur road trip once again now that a section of Highway 1 is open. AFAR joined 80 other cars for the ride.

July 18, 2018 01:48 PM

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Tim Chester

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How Travel Informs Design, According to a Designer

October 15, 2015 07:47 PM

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Sarah Purkrabek

Where to Travel Next

Five Ways You’ll Fall in Love with Granada and the Isletas of Lake Nicaragua

Explore the local crafts scene, watch fisherman take in the day’s catch, and stay in a brand-new eco-lodge.

October 16, 2015 03:59 PM

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Michaela Trimble

Festivals + Events

Why You Should Be Excited About San Miguel de Allende’s Food Festival

This is where to get in on the culinary revolution happening in Mexico.

July 6, 2016 12:56 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Art + Architecture

8 Unmissable All-Night Art Festivals Across the World

From Texas to Taiwan, these cities are hosting Nuit Blanche events and pulling art all-nighters.

September 5, 2018 12:46 PM

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Allison Montroy

Longreads

A Very Big Little Country

For the past two decades, the micronation of Westarctica has grown in prominence—and is now using its power for something other than Antarctic domination.

October 13, 2021 09:25 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

Tips + News

Top 10 Travel Trends of 2019, According to Pinterest

How many of these are on your list?

December 11, 2018 05:16 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Travel Insiders

Coolest Travel Jobs: A Magician Finds Magic Everywhere He Goes

Nate Staniforth always knew he’d be a magician. Here he reveals why you don’t have to be a pro to find enchantment all around you.

February 7, 2018 05:25 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Packing Tips + Gear

The Avid Traveler’s Guide to Buying Luggage

Whether you travel with a suitcase, backpack, weekender, or duffel, your luggage is an important companion for your adventures. Use this buyer’s guide to help you find the perfect bag.

April 7, 2020 11:26 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Art + Culture

2015 Named The Year of Irish Design

This past year was declared the year of design in Ireland. Here’s how travelers can connect with local design in Dublin at hotels, shops, and restaurants.

December 3, 2015 02:50 PM

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Jessica Colley Clarke

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