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Longreads
How an Eagle Festival Is Changing Tourism in Mongolia
Mongolia draws adventurous travelers with its pristine nature and uncompromised culture. The country’s increasingly popular Golden Eagle Festival is trying to figure out how to maintain those now that it’s in the spotlight.
January 31, 2020 12:34 PM
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Billie Cohen
History + Culture
17 Beautiful, Abandoned Places Around the World
From a deserted Bolivian “train cemetery” to an empty, Romanian salt mine, these are some of the world’s most fascinating and unusual tourist attractions.
February 26, 2024 08:37 PM
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Sarah Buder
Packing Tips + Gear
15 Essential Travel Items AFAR Editors Bought (and Loved) in 2022
These are the services and gear that we couldn’t leave home without this year.
December 23, 2022 07:08 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
National Parks
On a Horseback Trip Through Wyoming, a Mother-Daughter Duo Return to Their Roots
Hoping to get back in the saddle and make some memories with her teenager, Peggy Orenstein headed straight for the Wyoming wilderness.
June 3, 2019 12:23 PM
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Peggy Orenstein
Destination Spotlight
The Best Places to Eat, Stay, and Hike in Joshua Tree, California
There’s a lot more to Joshua Tree than the “trees.”
December 5, 2022 07:15 PM
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Mae Hamilton
Road Trips
The Best Road Trips in the West
Plan the ultimate American West road trip with 13 state-by-state itineraries that’ll take you to glaciers, canyons, hot springs, beaches, volcanoes, and wide-open skies.
March 18, 2026 09:13 AM
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Ashlea Halpern
Hotels
The 11 Best Hotels in Bangkok
These are the best places to stay in Bangkok, whether you’re looking for a contemporary boutique hotel or a riverside grande dame.
November 15, 2022 01:52 PM
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Chris Schalkx
Packing Tips + Gear
AFAR’s Gift Guide for Shopping Small Businesses
Delight the travel lover in your life—and feel good about your holiday shopping this year—with these 23 gift ideas from small businesses around the world.
November 3, 2022 01:24 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Packing Tips + Gear
The Toiletry Bags and Dopp Kits Our Editors Never Travel Without
Your toiletry bag probably goes on every trip you do, so it needs to be more than simply durable and practical—it should also look really good too.
May 28, 2021 03:11 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Expedition Cruises
9 Things to Know Before Going on an Arctic Cruise
From the key to staying warm to expecting the unexpected, here’s what you should know before visiting the polar north by boat.
October 26, 2022 10:57 AM
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Bailey Berg
Beer, Wine, + Spirits
Japan’s Hidden Wine Region Offers Hot Springs, Hiking, and Historic Temples
Japan’s under-the-radar wine scene turns out so much more than sake. Get off the main tourist circuit and discover a distinctly Japanese take on all things wine in the Koshu Valley, an hour west of Tokyo.
September 25, 2019 02:18 PM
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Carrie Dykes
Other
In Idaho, Women Winemakers Reign Supreme
Yes, there’s a wine scene in Idaho—and these women are leading the way.
January 15, 2020 04:07 PM
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Paula Froelich
Packing Tips + Gear
The Best Carry-On Luggage of 2024
Watch out, wobbly handles. Back off, boring colors. These compact carry-ons are making their way to an overhead compartment near you.
June 19, 2024 09:03 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Epic Trips
A Night to Remember on the Greenland Ice Sheet
When the going gets tough, the tough use hand warmers.
March 29, 2023 02:39 PM
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Stephanie Vermillion
Winter Sports
How Telluride Taught Me to Love Skiing
A sun-seeking Californian discovers a whole new world of adventure travel in the snow.
February 13, 2017 03:33 PM
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Maggie Fuller
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