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How Anthony Bourdain Inspired Us to Be Better Travelers

Following the June 2018 death of the beloved chef, writer, and TV host, AFAR editors reflect on the valuable lessons Bourdain taught through his enduring appetite for culture.

June 7, 2019 02:49 PM

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Sarah Buder

Make Future Travels Merry and Bright With Away’s Limited-Edition Holiday Collection

Packing Tips + Gear

Make Future Travels Merry With Away’s Limited-Edition Holiday Collection

You can shop the suitcase company’s hard-shell bags in four new colors, as well as two new sizes of its Everywhere Bag.

November 19, 2020 02:40 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Food + Drink

Eating Local: Where to Try Abu Dhabi’s Best Dishes

From croissants and pickled eggplant at breakfast to late-night kunafa, here are our favorite spots to dine out in the capital city.

January 3, 2023 02:09 PM

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Nicola Chilton

UNESCO World Heritage

Venice No Longer Risks Losing UNESCO Status

The decision comes after a ban on massive cruise ships in the city’s historic center.

July 26, 2021 02:50 PM

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Colleen Barry

The James River is one of Richmond's many charms

Food + Drink

9 Things to Do in Richmond, Virginia

From the thrills of urban whitewater rafting to sipping your way along a mimosa trail, here are the experiences you can only have in Virginia’s capital region.

Sponsored by Visit Richmond

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to Plan Your Most Joyful Trip, According to a Happiness Expert

Laurie Santos’s Yale University course “Psychology and the Good Life” focuses on topics such as mindfulness and slowing down. Here’s how you can apply her teachings to your own travels.

July 30, 2019 05:04 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Baby elephants and a mother play near a truck full of travelers at Chobe Game Lodge

Safari

Exploring the World of Wildlife Tourism

All the tools, pointers, and inspiration you need to plan your next ethical animal adventure.

June 11, 2022 05:51 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Restaurants + Cafés

A Chef’s Guide to the Best Restaurants in Phoenix and Scottsdale

Samantha Sanz of Talavera at the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale shares her favorite places to eat and drink when she’s not working.

January 14, 2020 03:49 PM

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Andi Berlin

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

Where to Drink Natural Wine in the Loire Valley

There are more than 190 natural, organic, and biodynamic wineries in the Loire Valley. Here are some of the region’s highlights for planning your next trip.

December 11, 2019 12:44 PM

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Emma John

AFAR Advisor

Why I Love ILTM Cannes

For four days, it feels like the center of the world. The luxury travel world, at least.

November 20, 2019 11:11 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Natural Wonders

The Healing Power of Nature in Bavaria

With awe-inspiring nature and a focus on wellbeing, this German region makes for the ultimate place to relax and rejuvenate.

Sponsored by United Airlines

Outdoor Adventure

You Can Now Go Glamping at These 4 New York State Parks

No tent? No problem.

May 5, 2021 06:08 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Travel Tips + Etiquette

I Did a Road Trip Overseas. Here’s What I Wish I Knew Beforehand.

A handful of essential tips helps make the unpredictable a little less, well, unpredictable.

October 3, 2024 07:00 AM

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James Oliver Cury

The Serendipity is a 29-foot ranger tugboat with blue sides and brown and white trim that can be chartered through Anacortes Yacht Charters.

Epic Trips

Learning to Skipper a Boat in Washington State’s San Juan Islands

An Afar editor makes her dad—and herself—proud by chartering a boat among the islands of this peaceful archipelago.

October 1, 2024 03:41 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Air Travel News

Why Would Anyone Want to Check Their Bag?

There are those who will safeguard their carry-on with their life and those who will check their luggage with any airline at any cost. Is one approach truly superior over the other?

October 30, 2019 07:04 PM

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