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The Local Story of the World-Famous Eames Chair

Right in the heart of midwestern Michigan, the birthplace of Herman Miller’s legendary lounge chair is a midcentury design haven. Here’s why the small town is worth a big trip.

August 15, 2017 07:33 PM

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Sarah Rich

Tips + News

What Life Looks Like in Locked-Down Countries

Across the globe, countries are closing borders and asking citizens to stay home in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak. Here’s what people are doing to cope.

April 24, 2020 02:00 PM

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Terry Ward

Restaurants + Cafés

This Laotian NYC Restaurant Will Leave You Feeling Blessed (Literally)

Ring in the Lao New Year with traditions done by this mom-and-son duo

April 13, 2016 07:31 PM

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Nicoletta Richardson

Bars + Nightlife

This New York Bar Will Make You Rethink Bar Food

A Brooklyn bar is taking dining with drinks to the next level

April 11, 2016 07:11 PM

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Matt Duckor

Bars + Nightlife

Zurich Is a Surprisingly Amazing City for Nightlife

Yes, you read that right. Locals in this Swiss financial hub may be buttoned-up during the day, but they know how to let their hair down after dark.

January 8, 2018 05:25 PM

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Joel Riddell

Outdoor Adventure

Norway Is One of the World’s Happiest Countries. Is Friluftsliv the Secret?

Fjordside farms, foraged cuisine, and the Mountain Code: Norwegians claim to have a unique relationship with nature. Perhaps it’s something in their nature.

July 24, 2019 01:50 PM

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Lisa Abend

Festivals + Events

Under-the-Radar Ways to Celebrate Mardi Gras Season in New Orleans

From wine tasting to seeing the smaller parades, here’s how to get off the beaten path during Carnival.

February 15, 2017 07:12 PM

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Jill K. Robinson

Restaurants + Cafés

Wandering Chef: Jody Adams in Thessaloniki

Take a tour of this Greek city through the tastebuds of this Boston chef.

April 29, 2016 05:43 PM

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Nicoletta Richardson

Trending News

Amid Devastation, Mexico City Unites

An AFAR writer recalls scenes of humanity and hope after a 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck the capital.

September 27, 2017 09:47 AM

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Allegra Ben-Amotz

Books

What’s in a Name? How One Traveler Went From Outsider to Local in Lesotho

When Will McGrath followed his wife, Ellen—a sociologist specializing in AIDS research—to Lesotho, he knew little about the African country. Less than a year later, he became Moshoeshoe.

September 18, 2018 04:36 PM

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Will McGrath

Expedition Cruises

This Arctic Cruise May Just Be the Answer to Your Next Family Trip

This little-traveled destination has something for every age.

September 22, 2016 02:32 PM

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Sarah Purkrabek

Hotels

Coolest Travel Jobs: What It’s Like to Be an Undercover Hotel Inspector

From using an alter-ego alias to messing up perfect pedicures, there’s more to evaluating a hotel than you might think.

August 16, 2017 03:26 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Beaches

Where to Hide Out from Zika

Your guide to picking the perfect Zika-free winter travel destination

October 19, 2016 05:20 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Hotels

The World’s Coolest, Quirkiest Hotel Jobs

From an on-site falconer to a sleep ambassador, these hotel jobs go way beyond the usual bellhops and concierges.

March 7, 2018 01:25 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Hotels

4 After-Dark Hotel Programs for Night Owls

Stay up past your bedtime for these one-of-a-kind experiences.

June 9, 2016 06:13 PM

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Nicoletta Richardson

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