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History + Culture

What “Narcos” Won’t Tell You About Medellín

The Netflix series paints only a partial picture of the Colombian city’s history.

October 13, 2016 11:06 AM
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Simon Willis
Beaches

The Liberal Moroccan Surf Town You Must See to Believe

Great wine, excellent water sports, and a cool gay scene—not the things you expect out of a Moroccan town

October 18, 2016 04:54 PM
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Paige Darrah
Travel for Good

The Most Heart-Warming Help We’ve Ever Received from a Stranger Abroad

AFAR staffers share their accounts of varying acts of kindness and humanity they’ve experienced from strangers around the world.

November 15, 2016 03:19 PM
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Sarah Buder
Food + Drink

Athens Is Where It’s At

Want to eat well, experience a cultural resurgence, and just maybe restore your faith in humanity? Head to the Greek capital, now.

December 7, 2017 02:20 PM
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Anya von Bremzen
Beer, Wine, + Spirits

Italy’s Best Sparkling Wine? It’s Not Prosecco

Franciacorta is Italy’s delightful, fizzy drink.

August 26, 2015 01:41 PM
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Baze Mpinja
Destination Spotlight

Five Lesser-Known Treasures to Visit in Canada

Stargaze in the middle of a desert, dig for clams, or dine well without breaking the bank in Canada.

December 11, 2015 02:40 PM
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Renee Suen
Laguna Beach and Dana Point

Overview

October 30, 2019 02:59 PM
Travel Insiders

Coolest Travel Jobs: What It’s Like to Be a Hotel Uniform Designer

We talked to the founder of a New York City–based uniform design firm about how she got her start, the one job she walked away from, and sartorial trends in the hospitality business.

January 3, 2018 01:28 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
Health + Wellness

What It’s Like to Go on a Spa Safari

At Nihiwatu, a little work to get to the spa is worth the huge payoff.

February 14, 2017 11:48 AM
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Kathryn Romeyn
History + Culture

Discovering Romanticism in Chile’s Bohemian Cities

Poets, murals, and boutique hotels hint at Chile’s artistic soul

November 11, 2015 02:47 PM
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Michaela Trimble
History + Culture

Australia’s Best Aboriginal Tours

Explore Australia’s natural offerings, learn how to play the didgeridoo, and—most importantly—learn about this indigenous culture.

February 3, 2017 04:19 PM
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Sue Gough Henley
Food + Drink

America’s Barbecue Secret is Hidden in the Central Coast of California

Move over Texas, Kansas City, and Memphis…

April 13, 2016 07:48 PM
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Will McGough
Travel Insiders

The City of Might: Five Locals on the Enduring Appeal of Paris

The City of Might: Five Locals on the Enduring Appeal of Paris

November 30, 2016 08:30 PM
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Aislyn Greene
Tips + News

Great News: Getting to Iceland (and Europe) Is Now Cheaper than Ever

We caught up with the CEO of WOW Air to talk about how they make their fares so affordable and what makes Iceland so interesting to Americans.

January 26, 2016 04:03 PM
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Matt Villano
Hotels

Where to Enjoy One Final Adventure Before Summer Ends

AFAR Hotels Editor Jen Murphy lays out five new luxury hotels to hit if you want a final outdoor adventure before summer ends.

August 13, 2015 08:26 PM
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Jen Murphy

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