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Why You Should Buy a Truly Hawaiian Ukulele

Ukulele god Jake Shimabukuro knows exactly what you should bring back from your next trip to the islands.

August 3, 2016 12:17 PM

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Sarah Purkrabek

Restaurants + Cafés

Where to Eat in Australia, According to Three Chefs

Three top Australian chefs tell us where to eat (and drink) down under.

January 31, 2017 01:44 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Where to Travel Next

Why You Should Go to Paris This Winter

Lots of shiny new Michelin stars, a new museum dedicated to the French Resistance, and a much-anticipated hotel opening mean that off-season sparkles in Paris.

November 14, 2019 01:05 PM

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Ann Shields

Where to Travel Next

Where Everyone Wants to Travel in 2021, According to Google

These are the destinations Americans want to visit most next year—and why we love them.

July 21, 2020 03:31 PM

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Staff

Loyalty + Rewards

Have Some Amex Points Laying Around? Bid on an Airline Upgrade

Calling all American Express card holders with a rewards account—you can now try for a business- or first-class or premium economy seat with some of those points.

May 8, 2019 08:32 PM

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Michelle Baran

Longreads

The Quest to Save the Pink Apples of Italy

The pink apple’s history goes back at least to Ancient Rome—but its future is a little less certain.

June 28, 2022 12:07 PM

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Agostino Petroni

Where to Travel Next

18 Places to Go in 2018

Wondering where to travel in 2018? We’ve got you covered.

December 7, 2017 02:24 PM

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Staff

Small Ship Cruises

This Epic Around-the-World Cruise Takes You to 56 UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Clear your calendar for the first half of 2021 for this 117-night, 30-country journey from Regent Seven Sea Cruises.

July 31, 2018 03:26 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Advice on Learning a New Language From People Who Speak up to 16

Anyone can learn a new language, no matter their age. Simply follow this expert advice down the sweet-talking path to success.

April 28, 2020 01:02 PM

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Dana Brindle

Travel for Good

In Berlin, Travelers and Recent Immigrants Connect Across Cultures

Refugees and immigrants are bringing their skills and insight to the capital of Germany. Here’s how travelers can engage while on a trip.

February 4, 2020 06:19 PM

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Emma John

Health + Wellness

5 Yoga Retreats to Rejuvenate You in 2018

Writer and yogi Yasmin Khan has traveled the world perfecting her headstands. Here, she shares her recommendations for her favorite yoga getaways this year.

January 30, 2018 09:49 AM

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Yasmin Khan

Bars + Nightlife

The Switching Hour: How Jerusalem’s Nightlife Thrives in an Ancient Market After Sunset

Nightlife is never the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Jerusalem, but a thriving after-hours scene at the city’s famous Mahane Yehuda market just might change that.

June 15, 2018 05:54 PM

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Diana Spechler

Travel for Good

How to Plan a Volunteer Vacation You’ll Really Love

So you’ve decided to give back on your next trip. Here’s what you need to know to make sure your travels are both fulfilling and productive for you and the destination.

April 20, 2020 09:48 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Travel Tales

A Literary Trip to Lisbon Is the Best Way to Uncover Portugal’s Hidden Beauty

In Portugal, novelist Charmaine Craig searches for the ghost of her hero, goes on a high-speed chase for delicious pork, and ponders the mystery of a writer’s trunk.

September 24, 2018 12:42 PM

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Charmaine Craig

Epic Trips

Meet the Storyteller: Al Leston

A man of many talents, Al Letson sat down with us after appearing at a recent AFAR Travel Tales.

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