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History + Culture

In Haida Gwaii, an Indigenous People Thrives

The protectors of North Pacific indigenous culture connect with the past while embracing the future on Canada’s remote Haida Gwaii archipelago.

December 7, 2017 02:21 PM
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Marcello Di Cintio
Longreads

Why a Train Trip Across the U.S. Is the Fastest Way to Slow Down

On a cross-country Amtrak trip, a perpetually rushed traveler finds the gift of time.

February 14, 2018 02:40 PM
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Eric Weiner
Cities We Love

Nine Things We Learned in Charleston

Nine Things We Learned in Charleston

March 18, 2015 10:15 AM
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Andrew Richdale
Food + Drink

The Best Places to Bike and Eat in the World

The Best Places to Bike and Eat in the World

April 24, 2015 02:58 PM
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Jen Murphy
Family Travel

This Hawaiian Sanctuary Is Paradise for Cat Lovers

There’s a new reason to head to Lana’i—head’s up, it’s pretty cute.

August 3, 2016 12:08 PM
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Matt Villano
History + Culture

Is Montenegro the Most Relaxed Country in the Balkans?

AFAR chose a destination at random and sent writer Cyndi Stivers, with 24 hours’ notice, to a young Balkan country where life happens at the café.

June 2, 2016 08:26 PM
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Cyndi Stivers
Art + Culture

Will Dubai Become the Smartest City in the World?

We talk to Dr. Aisha Bin Bishr, Director General of the Smart Dubai office

January 25, 2016 06:35 PM
Art + Culture

15 Photos That Show What It’s Really Like to Live in Iran

Photographer Samuel Zuder journeys to Tehran and beyond—and finds the hospitality not just warm but downright humbling.

September 26, 2016 06:01 PM
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Kyana Moghadam
Weekend Getaways

Why Mendocino Is Your Country Life Dream

It’s a place that’s somehow remained untouched by the Bay Area’s tech boom

November 17, 2015 07:23 PM
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Danielle Walsh
In the Magazine

Resident: Shanghai Served Neat

A cocktail pioneer shows us a French Concession of tall trees, quiet streets, and classic drinks.

December 3, 2014 07:25 PM
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Jen Murphy
Water Sports

6 Adventurous Ways to Get in the Water in Bali

Surfing is only the beginning.

March 22, 2017 07:10 PM
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Kathryn Romeyn
Restaurants + Cafés

How Mario Batali Does Room Service

The celebrity chef has rolled out his first-ever room service menu at the Maritime Hotel in New York

June 3, 2016 05:54 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
Festivals + Events

Where to Catch Maple Sugaring Season in the Berkshires

The Berkshires is filled with shacks to get your sugar fill.

March 11, 2016 02:12 PM
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Katherine Martinelli
Art + Culture

How to Buy a Turkish Carpet in Istanbul

Four tips from a fifth-generation Turkish carpet dealer on how to buy the rug of your dreams.

September 2, 2015 05:16 PM
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Lara Takenaga
Travel Tales

Meet the Revolutionary Women in the World of Flamenco Guitar

A former child prodigy travels to Spain to revisit the instrument of her youth—and to learn flamenco guitar from the tocaoras playing to the top of the male-dominated world.

June 4, 2019 12:37 PM
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Lavinia Spalding

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