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History + Culture

The Five Types of Travelers Who Need to Visit Hamburg

Spoiler alert: You’re probably one of them.

November 6, 2015 03:02 PM

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Jesse Templeton

Health + Wellness

How Bruce Lee Taught Me to Be a Better Traveler

The secret to becoming a smarter—and more open-minded—traveler? Self-defense training.

September 20, 2018 04:39 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Expedition Cruises

5 Ways Crossing the Arctic Circle in Norway Will Surprise You

The Arctic isn’t necessarily the barren tundra you might imagine.

September 29, 2015 07:57 PM

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Meredith Bethune

Other

Get to Know Scottsdale Through its Locals

After an adventure-packed week, AFAR Ambassador Ryan Neal Cordwell reflects on the fascinating characters he encountered who’ve made their mark on this thriving desert city.

October 17, 2017 05:53 PM

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Experience Scottsdale

Beaches

How an American Learned to Summer Vacation Like a True Italian

An Italian family welcomes a daughter and her American husband back to the house on the Adriatic coast where life revolves around rituals of sun, sand, and handmade pasta.

March 30, 2018 07:30 PM

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Lucas Mann

History + Culture

Can a Trip to the Holy Land Help a Republican and a Democrat Find Peace?

How a trip to the Middle East taught a blue-state liberal to get along with her red-state mother

December 12, 2017 09:34 AM

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Shilo Urban

Water Sports

How I Embraced My Inner Mermaid in Fiji

When a skeptical swimmer takes the plunge in Fiji, she discovers a whole world she had been missing—underwater.

February 8, 2018 01:30 PM

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Danielle Walsh

Epic Trips

What It’s Like to Go to Space Camp—as an Adult

The debut of NASA’s Adult Space Academy means you’re one small step closer to achieving your space-travel dreams.

March 15, 2018 09:33 AM

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John Scott Lewinski

Air Travel News

7 New Perks Make Flight Delays More Bearable at U.S. Airports

Traveling over Labor Day? Fun new amenities at major hubs make it easier to kill time before, or between, your flights this busy holiday weekend.

August 31, 2017 06:05 PM

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Harriet Baskas

Other

A Guide to Your Next Buffalo Visit

Innovative placemakers are infusing this old industrial city with stylish, new life.

April 21, 2016 06:32 PM

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Lynn Freehill-Maye

Festivals + Events

Why Copenhagen Is the Christmas Capital of the World

In a world where Christmas feels more and more similar around the world, festivities in Copenhagen remain traditional, charming, and unique.

December 14, 2015 06:10 PM

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Andrew Evans

Air Travel News

Must-Read: Branson’s Good-Bye Letter to Virgin America

Sir Richard Branson’s eulogy for the beloved airline is full of heart—and a few surprising references.

March 24, 2017 01:01 PM

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Matt Villano

Packing Tips + Gear

How to Pack a Bike for Your Next Epic Adventure

Before you’re ready to roll, you’ll need to know how transport your bike and gear to the starting point.

August 31, 2018 08:22 PM

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Stacey McKenna

Travel Insiders

World’s Coolest Travel Jobs: What It’s Like to Be a Cruise Ship Captain

We chat with the first American female captain of a megaship and learn how she started out, what it’s like to live on a cruise ship, and the most interesting day she’s ever had at sea.

April 4, 2018 01:25 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Orange toriis without people at Fushimi Inari Shrine.

Travel Tips + Etiquette

A Pro’s Quick 5-Step Guide to Travel Photography

These skills will help you succeed in capturing the perfect shot.

August 19, 2015 02:58 PM

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Anna Mazurek

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