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Camping

What It’s Actually Like to Sleep in a Bubble Tent

Are bubble tents Instagram bait? Definitely. But they’re also a great way to spend the night under the stars without walls to block your views.

April 26, 2019 03:06 PM

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Ashley Mateo

Small Ship Cruises

What It’s Like to Return to the Caribbean on a Cruise Ship

When AFAR’s special cruise correspondent got back out on the open water for the first time since the start of the pandemic, things didn’t go quite as planned.

July 19, 2021 06:41 PM

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Fran Golden

Food + Drink

Take a Bite (and Sip) out of These 7 Summer Food and Wine Festivals

From classic Italian street foods to Maine’s well-loved lobster rolls, these summer food festivals will please plenty of palates.

July 19, 2022 03:49 PM

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Susan B. Barnes

Art + Architecture

10 Exciting Art Exhibitions in the United States to See This Spring

With impressive shows featuring glasswork and surrealist art, these are American museums worth traveling to in 2019.

January 31, 2019 01:53 PM

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Allison C. Meier

Guests on AmaWaterways' inaugural Soulful Epicurean Experience sailing look out at vines at Domain de Fond-Vieille in France’s Beaujolais wine region

River Cruises

Black Passengers Are in the Minority on River Cruises—This New France Sailing Aims to Change That

AmaWaterways’ new Soulful Epicurean Experience is the first Black heritage-focused itinerary in the river cruise industry.

November 28, 2023 03:40 PM

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Nicole Edenedo

Art + Architecture

10 U.S. Art Shows You Have to See This Fall

Across the country, several stunning exhibitions are worth building a trip around.

July 23, 2018 05:50 PM

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Allison C. Meier

A quiet beach on the less-visited Bissagos archipelago, off the coast of West Africa's Guinea-Bissau.

Cruise

Occasionally, Cruises Head to West Africa. Here’s What to Expect When They Do.

HX Expeditions (formerly Hurtigruten Expeditions) recently unveiled a new cruise itinerary to and through the remote islands off the coasts of Senegal and Guinea-Bissau—and we were onboard.

March 25, 2024 01:53 PM

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Fran Golden

The living area of a pool terrace suite at the Capella Taipei has floor to ceiling windows and wood floors

Stay Here Next

This On-the-Rise Asian Capital Gets a Luxury Hotel With Street Eats, Local Crafts, and Temple Adventures

A new urban retreat with a deep connection to Taiwan’s culture, Capella Taipei offers more than luxury amenities. Here’s why it’s worth staying a little longer.

June 3, 2025 03:38 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

Travel Vanguard

Italian Architect Piero Lissoni on Why Less Is More in Architecture and Design

There is a guiding force to good design—even if you can’t see it.

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Travel Insiders

Meet the King of Glamping

AFAR sits down with Larry Lipson, owner of Montana’s rough-luxe Resort at Paws Up

May 16, 2017 12:53 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

In the Magazine

As Copenhagen Expands Rapidly, Its Future Is in Its Outskirts

The green city is expanding rapidly—go now to explore its gritty, evolving liminal spaces.

December 1, 2021 02:30 PM

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Lisa Abend

The visa pages of a passport full of stamps

Visas + Passports

Damaged Your Passport? Here’s What to Do

First step—don’t panic. Here’s everything you need to know about replacing a bum passport.

February 2, 2024 01:25 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Outdoor Adventure

How 2 People Are Making 63 National Parks More Accessible for People of Color

Disappointed by the low percentages of people of color visiting U.S. national parks, Diamon Clark and Kristen Walker are creating a sense of ownership through Our Parks Too.

February 1, 2024 07:30 AM

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Mazuba Kapambwe

Travel for Good

In A Lesser-Known Part of Patagonia, Tourism is Helping Keep the Coastline Wild

In coastal Argentina, a new conservation model combines rewilding and tourism to protect an untouched and very special place.

March 1, 2024 02:54 PM

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Tim Chester

Tips + News

Can a New Barrier System Protect Venice From Future Floods?

An anti-flood system made up of inflatable barriers could shield Venice from devastating high tides. Will it work?

July 10, 2020 06:41 PM

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Frances D’Emilio

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