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Hitchhiking Along the U.S.-Mexico Border

In this excerpt, a French writer heads to the U.S.-Mexico border for a road trip and recounts the characters he meets along the way.

November 2, 2020 11:09 AM

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Sylvain Prudhomme

History + Culture

These Photos Prove That the United States and Europe Are Obsessed With Each Other

Naomi Harris’s photo book of U.S. places in Europe and European places in the United States is a bit uncanny, but that’s the point.

December 21, 2017 08:30 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Art + Culture

What All-American Culture Looks Like to a First-Time Visitor

During an epic U.S. road trip, a Lithuanian photographer discovers bluegrass, bagels, and classic Americana ways of life.

August 13, 2015 05:32 PM

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Algirdas Bakas

Bars + Nightlife

Why Spain Is the Best Place to Rekindle a Love of Late Nights

AFAR spins the globe and sends novelist Mira T. Lee on a last-minute trip to Spain, where she rediscovers a forgotten side of herself.

July 24, 2019 03:29 PM

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Mira T. Lee

Packing Tips + Gear

The Always-On Digital Assistant Comes to Your Hotel Room

Designed for the hospitality industry, a voice-enabled gadget called Roxy puts a concierge on the bedside table.

September 27, 2017 07:48 PM

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David K. Gibson

Loyalty + Rewards

10 Ways to Keep Your Airline Miles from Expiring

From renting a car to going out to eat, there are more ways to keep your mileage account active than just flying.

August 18, 2016 12:53 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

Cities We Love

In Berlin, Everybody’s Willkommen!

Thanks to a wave of immigrants—and open-armed locals—the German capital just might be the most dynamic city in Europe right now.

January 28, 2020 06:44 PM

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Emma John

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

The World-Class Japanese Spirit Hidden in a Sleepy Hawaiian Beach Town

Past the shrimp trucks and big-wave surfers, a master distiller’s protégé is producing some of the world’s most interesting traditional shōchū.

September 5, 2017 02:37 PM

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Kirsten Whatley

Packing Tips + Gear

How to Take a Vacation to Buy Your European Dream Car

Bringing home rare vintage wheels from Europe is easier than you might think

August 4, 2016 12:52 PM

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Jamie Lincoln Kitman

Bars + Nightlife

America’s Best Drinking City Isn’t Where You Think It Is

A slew of new craft distilleries have transformed the land of lakes, ice, and Minnesota Nice into the country’s best cocktail haven.

December 7, 2017 02:19 PM

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Megan Krigbaum

Where to Travel Next

Where We’ll Go in 2021—When We Can

12 writers on the quarandreams they can’t wait to make a reality.

November 30, 2020 09:15 AM

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Staff

Visit Cincinnati by bike or foot on the endless Little Miami Scenic Trail.

Bars + Nightlife

4 Reasons to Travel to The Rust Belt

Go there now while the Rust Belt is at peak cool.

June 6, 2016 02:28 PM

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Andrew Richdale

Restaurants + Cafés

A Local’s Guide to the Best Places to Eat and Drink in Venice

Instagram star and author Skye McAlpine has lived in Venice all her life. She shares her knowledge with us here and in her new cookbook, on shelves now.

April 5, 2018 04:25 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Health + Wellness

How to Make the Most of Jet Lag

Rather than fighting it, here’s how to make the most of those extra hours as you bounce between time zones.

June 11, 2015 08:46 AM

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Ana Kamin

Festivals + Events

14 Rockin’ New Year’s Eve Parties—That You Can Still Get Tickets To

You can do better than the ball: Find a fete in our global roundup of great places to raise a glass on December 31.

December 12, 2017 05:25 PM

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Chelsea Bengier

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