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Festivals + Events

7 Weird and Wonderful State Fair Traditions

7 Weird and Wonderful State Fair Traditions

June 25, 2015 05:56 PM
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Sarah Purkrabek
History + Culture

How Immigrants Shaped Melbourne’s Modern Food Scene

Writer Tom Downey tracks the sources of surprising culinary innovations in Australia’s second city.

April 4, 2014 03:03 PM
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Tom Downey
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
Art + Culture

Better than Halloween: The Most Unusual Fall Traditions Around Europe

Better than Halloween: The Most Unusual Fall Traditions Around Europe

October 26, 2015 03:33 PM
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Chris Ciolli
National Parks

Largest Protected Area on Earth Created off the Coast of Hawai‘i

Obama’s expansion of the Papahānaumokuākea Marine Monument is a win for conservation.

August 26, 2016 04:11 PM
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Matt Villano
Alaska

Overview

April 11, 2019 01:42 PM
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Jenna Schnuer
History + Culture

6 Unique Mother’s Day Celebrations Around the World

Whether with flowers or tasty treats, moms everywhere deserve a special day

May 6, 2016 08:59 PM
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Alina Polishuk
Food + Drink

Where to Eat Dumplings, Hotpot, Donkey Meat Sandwiches & Scorpion Skewers in China

Where to Eat Dumplings, Hotpot, Donkey Meat Sandwiches & Scorpion Skewers in China

May 8, 2015 04:24 PM
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Jen Murphy
Weekend Getaways

5 Things to Do in Felton, California—Santa Cruz’s Sister Town

This woodsy town is all the sights without the crowds.

July 18, 2016 11:51 AM
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Jennifer Maerz
Travel Tips + Etiquette

The Quirkiest Ways to Hail a Cab Around the World

From Cuba to Thailand, these are the local rules you’ll need to know before you try to flag down a ride. Plus, some general tips for hailing a cab anywhere.

May 16, 2017 02:14 PM
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Chris Ciolli
Festivals + Events

12 Crazy Festivals Where You Can Actually Throw Things at People

Get wild.

August 28, 2015 03:30 PM
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Diana Smith
Health + Wellness

How to Make the Most of Jet Lag

Rather than fighting it, here’s how to make the most of those extra hours as you bounce between time zones.

June 11, 2015 08:46 AM
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Ana Kamin
Cities We Love

Wandering Chef: Ho Chee Boon in Beverly Hills

Four must-visit places for foodies in Beverly Hills, according to a chef.

July 17, 2013 07:43 PM
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Jen Murphy
Dominican Republic

Overview

January 23, 2019 02:30 PM
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Gail Harrington
The British Virgin Islands

Overview

May 17, 2018 03:21 PM
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Kristy Alpert

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