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Alton Brown on the Trip That Changed His Life

AFAR sent food expert and television personality Alton Brown to a destination he’d never visited with just 24 hours’ notice—here’s what transpired.

June 2, 2017 07:18 PM

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Sarah Buder

Tips + News

Iceland Begins to Reopen After Rigorous Testing Helps Contain Coronavirus Outbreak

Over the past six weeks, Iceland has tested more than 13 percent of its population, which is the highest percentage of any country in the world.

May 4, 2020 01:20 PM

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Egill Bjarnason

Road Trips

Meet the Traveler Making Domestic Road Trips More Inclusive

A new series of road trips—covering everything from California wine country to Southern foodways—put diversity in the driver’s seat.

October 20, 2020 03:20 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Photo Essays

This Is Life: Ancient Traditions and Modern Customs Collide in Khinaliq

Azerbaijani photographer Rena Effendi first visited the country’s highest inhabited village in 2003. She’s been going back ever since.

August 24, 2021 03:36 PM

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Rina Effendi

Islands

6 Reasons Southern Belize Is Your Dream Trip

From spear fishing to relaxing on a private island, Southern Belize might just be the dreamiest destination ever.

July 15, 2016 01:38 PM

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Nick Pachelli

view of a pool flanked by palm trees at Carneros Resort and Spa in Napa

Family Travel

Napa Valley With Kids? The Best Family-Friendly Hotels, Restaurants, and Things to Do in Wine Country

After numerous visits to Napa Valley with her kids, one Bay Area writer is convinced that the region is as much for families as it is for foodies and wine lovers.

April 11, 2023 09:47 PM

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Michelle Baran

Air Travel News

Wow Air Is Launching Flights to India From Just $199 Each Way

This winter, the budget carrier will offer new routes from nine major U.S. cities to India’s capital with one-way fares starting at an insanely affordable price.

May 15, 2018 04:58 PM

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Sarah Buder

Tips + News

Travel TV Host Phil Rosenthal’s Relentless Optimism Is What We All Need Right Now

With new episodes of “Somebody Feel Phil” dropping on Netflix, the host and creator of “Everybody Loves Raymond” opens up about staying “annoyingly positive.”

November 5, 2020 12:29 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

The pool at the Pan Pacific Orchard in Singapore features city views and has a large plant wall.

Hotels We Love

The 15 Best Hotels in Singapore

From refurbished heritage shophouses to green indoor garden concepts, these are the best hotels in Singapore.

September 16, 2024 04:17 PM

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Charlene Fang

Founder’s Note

What Does it Mean to Be a Global Citizen?

Where we’ve lived—and where we’ve traveled—make us who we are.

February 21, 2017 12:01 PM

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Greg Sullivan

Where to Travel Next

6 Ways You’re Probably Underestimating New Zealand

It’s not all hiking and Hobbiton

March 31, 2016 05:34 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Road Trips

A Mother-Daughter Road Trip up the California Coast

Here’s how one writer took her mom on a multi-day, 963-mile trip before Christmas.

November 4, 2016 09:11 AM

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Jenny Miller

Hotels

Hilton’s New Hotel Brand Gives the Hostel an Upgrade

The urban lifestyle Motto by Hilton hotels will feature flexible room configurations, community-oriented common spaces, and app-controlled amenities.

October 23, 2018 06:55 PM

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Michelle Baran

Health + Wellness

The Urban Bathhouse Is a Wellness Trend We Can Get Behind

Luxurious places for a soak and sauna session are popping up around the United States. Here are seven to check out.

March 27, 2018 10:08 AM

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Vanita Salisbury

Hotels

How This Andalusian Hotel Healed Me Post-Lockdown

In southern Spain, Finca Cortesin—and living beyond the agony of the news cycle—brought me back to life again.

July 15, 2020 08:50 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

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