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Restaurants + Cafés

France’s Most Magical (and Difficult) Dessert Is on the Rise—Again

As French tastes shift to comforting classics, the soufflé is making a comeback.

May 22, 2018 07:49 PM

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Lindsey Tramuta

Epic Trips

How to Visit Antarctica for Just 1 Day

Antarctica usually falls into the “epic big trips” category of travel, but a new package from Cape Town’s Ellerman House can turn that dream adventure into a day trip.

September 7, 2017 12:32 PM

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Mary Holland

Museums + Galleries

The New National Museum of Qatar Opens in Doha

The Jean Nouvel-designed building inspired by the desert rose is dedicated to the history and cultural heritage of Qatar.

March 28, 2019 08:38 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to Rent a Dream Villa in Italy

It’s best to book 9-12 months in advance, but there are some tricks to keep in mind if you need something a little more last-minute.

April 25, 2017 01:35 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

History + Culture

Dance of the Spider Women: A Mystical Tradition in a Forgotten Corner of Italy

In Salento, pizzica music is a passionate source of regional pride.

May 6, 2020 04:19 PM

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Laura Fraser

Epic Trips

Meet the Storyteller: Peggy Orenstein

New York Times best-seller Peggy Orenstein shares some thoughts on travel, writing, and performing for an audience after her appearance at AFAR Travel Tales.

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Air Travel News

The Weirdest Things TSA Confiscated in 2016

Who knew: TSA has a major sense of humor.

December 20, 2016 01:37 PM

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Matt Villano

Air Travel News

What Airlines Are Doing to Prove Their Planes Are (Extra) Clean

Following new guidance from the CDC and faced with travelers’ concerns about the spread of coronavirus, carriers are stepping up measures to clean and disinfect their aircraft.

March 11, 2020 07:39 PM

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Barbara Peterson

Epic Trips

9 Amazing Photos of the Sahara

On a trip to Morocco, photographer Tanveer Badal spent a night in the Sahara’s vast, undulating sands. His breathtaking photographs will make you want to experience it, too.

December 26, 2017 07:00 PM

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Tanveer Badal

Art + Culture

Take It From an Aussie: This Is the World’s Most Epic New Year’s Eve Celebration

Sydney’s New Year’s Eve fireworks show is viewed by over one billion people worldwide and is arguably one of the greatest pyrotechnic displays on Earth.

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