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What’s the secret to a genuinely friendly welcome? In Japan, a dedication to group harmony and an appreciation for the transience of the moment.

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These remote beaches across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland afford visitors a crowd-free day by the sea.

On a rail adventure through the Canadian Maritimes, Colleen Kinder encounters tiny towns and glittering cities, dramatic coastal landscapes and that sweet, strange brew that is Canadian kindness.

With works from best-selling authors like Toni Morrison, Elizabeth Gilbert, and Colson Whitehead, these books top our list for the year.

A seasoned British Airways pilot shares how her favorite flight route between London and Amman involves complicated protocols, diplomatic communications, and navigating “no-fly zones”—revealing more about the world than you might expect.

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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.

If you really want to get to Europe inexpensively, you’ll need to do some homework and be flexible with your travel. But for the savvy traveler, there are great ways to save money hopping the pond.

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Long overlooked, New Zealand’s traditional ingredients and techniques are finally gaining international attention thanks to chefs like Monique Fiso.

These photos and stories share a side of the seven nations that the ban doesn’t address—their humanity.

AFAR writer Lisa Abend is a serial expat. She knows she’s officially settled in to a new home when she gains a true understanding of local etiquette.

Acclaimed photographer Chris Burkard shares his tricks for shooting breathtaking images of natural landscapes, including those he captured while exploring a remote chain of volcanic islands in Alaska.

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