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Eating in the South’s Next Great Food Destination

While the world swoons over New Orleans and Charleston, the port cities of Virginia’s Tidewater region have created a one-of-a-kind cooking that’s ready for its close-up.

July 10, 2017 07:23 PM

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John T. Edge

Food + Drink

On the Trail of Cochinita Pibil, the Yucatán’s Ancient Barbecue Tradition

The deliciously messy dish is to Mexico what pulled pork is to the American South.

June 10, 2019 04:33 PM

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Allegra Ben-Amotz

The Future of Travel

The 10 Most-Loved AFAR Features of 2017

Cozy up with our greatest long reads of the year.

December 18, 2017 07:01 PM

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Staff

History + Culture

UNESCO World Heritage Sites That Are Even Better to Visit During Winter

Crack open your history books and then dig out your mittens: The past comes alive as temperatures fall at these primed-for-winter UNESCO sites.

December 4, 2019 08:28 PM

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Eleanor Aldridge

History + Culture

The Truth About Austria’s Dark Side

With 24 hours’ notice, AFAR sent writer Tom Rachman to Vienna where, on his quest to discover  the soul of the Austrian capital, he  stumbled upon the city’s  darker side.

August 15, 2017 07:24 PM

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Tom Rachman

Cruise

The Places That Change Us and How We Can Avoid Changing Them

Inspired by her recent Silversea expedition to Antarctica, AFAR Ambassador Rachel Rudwall reflects on what it means to travel not only deeper but also more responsibly.

April 10, 2017 01:07 PM

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Silversea

Travel Inspiration

This Sleepy Valley in Tuscany Is Your Dream Italian Getaway

In the Serchio Valley, visitors can experience the Italy they’ve fantasized about—away from the tourists.

December 14, 2017 01:25 PM

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Jessica Colley Clarke

Restaurants + Cafés

The Best Farm-to-Table Restaurants in the U.S.

These essential eateries across the U.S. use hyper-local ingredients and innovative recipes to create unforgettable meals.

August 3, 2018 02:59 PM

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Kim Westerman

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

Some of the World’s Rarest Wines Come From This Region in Europe

In the mountains where France, Italy, and Switzerland meet, viticulture geeks are fighting to preserve endangered grapes for future generations.

October 25, 2016 07:18 PM

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Jason Wilson

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

The Future of Travel

Leaders of the Pack: How Women Are Transforming the Travel Landscape

Female travelers are on the go as never before, and tour companies are catering to them with all-women trips and tailored itineraries.

September 25, 2018 07:30 PM

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Kathryn O’Shea-Evans

Packing Tips + Gear

Meet the Winter Olympics’ $100 Million Pop-Up Stadium

Perhaps the ultimate example of ephemeral architecture, the 35,000-seat open-air arena in PyeongChang, South Korea, will be used only four times before it is torn down.

February 5, 2018 05:36 PM

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David K. Gibson

Air Travel News

A Room With a Runway View: Airport Hotels for Plane Spotters

Book a stay at one of these spots for a front-row seat.

August 28, 2018 07:44 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

Restaurants + Cafés

Travelers Are Going Nuts for Vegan Vacations (Even the Omnivores Want In)

With new vegan travel experiences sprouting up every day, it’s easier than ever for the vegan, vegetarian, and vegan-curious eaters of the world to follow their taste buds.

July 26, 2018 03:04 PM

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Rachel Krantz

UNESCO World Heritage

A Journey to Ancient Egypt with the World’s Leading Archaeologist

Exclusive access to Egypt’s most important sites with the world’s leading archaeologist (as one of your guides) make Archaeological Path’s Royal Tour an unforgettable adventure.

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