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Mastering the Art of Eating With Your Hands

Arriving in a country and finding that forks and chopsticks just aren’t done can leave many travelers fumbling. This handy guide will have you dining dexterously in no time.

May 24, 2018 07:31 PM

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Anna Mindess

Hotels

What It’s Like to Travel Across Europe as an American Right Now

My U.K. residence card, not passport, is the ticket to travel—and the COVID situation across the continent is so different from what I hear back home.

August 27, 2020 04:16 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Tips + News

Norway Opens the World’s Most Scenic Public Restroom

The Ureddplassen, along the Norwegian Scenic Route Helgelandskysten, is no ordinary roadside rest stop.

March 27, 2018 07:27 PM

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Matthew Phenix

Cities We Love

How to See Los Angeles for Free

Some of the best ways to see Los Angeles don’t cost a thing. We’re divulging our secrets for getting to know L.A. without spending a dime.

March 22, 2019 03:41 PM

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Sarah Purkrabek

Epic Trips

Why Canada’s Pristine Wilderness Is Best Seen on a Heli-Hike

Flying over dramatic alpine scenery to remote ridges in the Canadian Rockies offers thrills and vantage points that few have experienced.

October 7, 2019 04:09 PM

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Tim Chester

Cities We Love

How to Pretend You’re in Napa Valley at Home

While you’re stuck inside, use this itinerary with tips from locals to recreate a trip to wine country.

May 6, 2020 05:09 PM

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Natalie Beauregard

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

History + Culture

7 Photos That Capture the Timeless Beauty of Malta

Despite its illustrious past and newfound fame, the Mediterranean country is blissfully low-key. One photographer shares his experience.

December 8, 2017 07:37 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Cities We Love

Is Times Square Getting Cool? 5 Things to Do After Your Next Broadway Show

A slew of new openings in NYC’s Times Square have revitalized the crowded, ad-filled Midtown neighborhood.

June 17, 2019 04:37 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Air Travel News

What It’s Like to Take an International Flight During COVID-19

What is it like to board a plane during the pandemic, and to fly for hours at a time? One writer shares her international flight experience from the United States to East Africa.

September 21, 2020 12:46 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Air Travel News

AFAR Readers Reveal Their Favorite U.S. Airports

We asked you to tell us which airports you love, and Atlanta, Portland, and Raleigh-Durham topped the lists.

October 31, 2018 03:18 PM

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Michelle Baran

Hotels

15 U.S. Hotels That Used to Be Something Completely Different

These hotels across the country combat urban sprawl by repurposing old office buildings and breweries.

January 22, 2018 08:21 PM

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Sarah Buder

Health + Wellness

You Can Pay to Attend a Traditional Wedding in India

Couples in India are selling travelers tickets to their nuptials, giving foreigners a chance to experience the lively cultural ceremonies.

October 22, 2018 04:23 PM

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Sarah Buder

Festivals + Events

How the Iconic Imagery of Mexico’s Día de los Muertos Has Evolved

The Mexican holiday is deeply rooted in the tradition of honoring the deceased, but its iconic symbols and colorful celebrations have distinct lives of their own.

July 17, 2018 08:00 PM

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Allegra Ben-Amotz

Air Travel News

People With Nut Allergies Will Get Early Boarding on American

The new policy is a departure from the carrier’s previous hands-off approach to allergy sufferers.

November 14, 2018 07:27 PM

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Michelle Baran

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