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Art + Architecture

7 Real-Life Places in France That Inspired Celebrated Paintings

Follow in the footsteps of such artists as Manet, Van Gogh, and Pissaro.

July 12, 2018 07:27 PM
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Matt Jancer
Art + Architecture

This New Exhibit Explores Selfies as Art

It includes works by notable people such as Rembrandt, Stanley Kubrick, and Kim Kardashian.

April 5, 2017 12:12 PM
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Matt Villano
History + Culture

The House of the Living Goddess

In Nepal, worshipped Goddesses are not just tales of the past

April 25, 2016 05:28 PM
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Will McGough
Holiday Travel

How to Navigate German Christmas Markets Like a Pro

First-timers can make their way through the stalls, snacks, and slang of Germany’s magical holiday markets with ease, thanks to these 10 essential tips and tricks.

November 29, 2018 05:37 PM
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Ken Chitwood
Books

The United States of Literature: 10 Novels Where the City Is Key

A book lover’s guide to travel around the United States

December 3, 2015 07:11 PM
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Nile Cappello
Bars + Nightlife

What is Raicilla?

It’s time to meet Mexico’s other agave spirit.

July 25, 2016 11:34 AM
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Jackie Bryant
History + Culture

Alabama’s National Lynching Memorial Takes Shape

The structure will contain the names of more than 4,000 lynching victims engraved on suspended concrete columns.

February 21, 2017 12:57 PM
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Matt Villano
National Parks

How to Visit the National Parks During a Shutdown

The government shutdown puts your upcoming national park trip in peril. Now what?

January 4, 2019 03:42 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Packing Tips + Gear

Amazon’s Alexa Is Coming Soon to a Hotel Room Near You

This summer, Alexa for Hospitality will bring Amazon Echo devices into select hotel rooms, allowing guests to request services and amenities without ever picking up the phone.

June 19, 2018 02:32 PM
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Sarah Buder
Weekend Getaways

Surprise Trips Are More Popular Than Ever—Here’s What It’s Like When a Stranger Plans Your Vacation

One AFAR editor let the surprise travel agency Pack Up and Go plan a mystery road trip—one where she didn’t find out her destination until the moment she walked out the door.

January 25, 2019 04:19 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Food + Drink

To Get a True Taste of Haiti, Try Its Ultra-Local, Artisanal Rum

The island is unlike anyplace else in the Caribbean. You can feel it in the air—and taste it in its rum.

May 22, 2018 06:13 PM
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Tom Downey
Weekend Getaways

10 Ways to Make a Weekend Getaway Feel Like a Vacation

Make the most of your weekend travel.

August 17, 2017 02:00 PM
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Danielle Walsh
Food + Drink

Wandering Chef: Charlie Palmer’s Love Letter to Le Bristol Paris

The American chef tells all about his recent hospitality experience.

June 16, 2016 08:07 PM
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Nicoletta Richardson
Books

Famous Writers’ Homes Every Book Nerd Must Visit

Tour the houses of Vladimir Nabokov, Jane Austen, Laura Ingalls Wilder, and other authors to see what inspired them to write their acclaimed books.

September 16, 2019 06:28 PM
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Devorah Lev-Tov
Style + Design

Take a Tour of the Weird, Stunning Architecture of Brasília

In Brazil’s capital, modernist buildings act as time capsules that show what we once thought the future would look like.

August 1, 2016 12:45 PM
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Mimi Zeiger

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