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Festivals + Events

Here’s Why Elephants Are Invading Chiang Mai

The 10th anniversary of the iconic exhibition, Elephant Parade, returns home this year.

August 23, 2016 06:58 PM

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Matt Villano

Family Travel

I Took My Family to a Resort During Coronavirus. This Is What It Was Like

As summer enters its dog days and some states reopen while others see COVID cases spike, we look for a responsible way to travel.

July 28, 2020 06:12 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Art + Architecture

A Look at Ai Weiwei’s Takeover of New York City’s Public Spaces

You’ll find his politically charged pieces throughout the five boroughs through February.

October 20, 2017 12:11 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

History + Culture

Intimate Portraits of Women Who Live as Men in Remote Albania

Photographer Jill Peters traveled to the villages of northern Albania to document the last living followers of a dying tradition.

August 10, 2018 03:48 PM

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Sarah Buder

Epic Trips

Why You Should Visit Greenland and Things to Do There

Greenland may be one of the most stunning places on Earth, but its beauty is far from ice-deep.

August 2, 2017 03:35 PM

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Dana Brindle

Restaurants + Cafés

Meet the Mastermind Behind Hong Kong’s Hottest Restaurants

April 12, 2016 06:32 PM

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Janice Leung Hayes

Packing Tips + Gear

Pack Like a Pro: What the Founder of Brooklyn Brewery Never Leaves Behind

In this series, we interview figures in business, entertainment, and fashion about their travel essentials.

August 20, 2018 02:55 PM

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Mike Arnot

Books

15 Amazing Books That Inspire Us to Travel

AFAR staffers share the stories that spark their wanderlust, from a memoir set in Rome to an epic novel based in Japan.

September 17, 2019 12:00 PM

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Sara Button

The Future of Travel

Four Startups Trying to Fix the Home-Sharing Economy’s Discrimination Problems

These alternative Airbnbs aim to be more inclusive.

January 25, 2017 02:19 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Museums + Galleries

As L.A. Breaks Ground, the “Star Wars” Museum Comes Into Focus

Move over, Apple Mothership: George Lucas’s Museum of Narrative Art promises to be California’s spaciest edifice.

March 16, 2018 05:25 PM

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David K. Gibson

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

Where to Drink Natural Wine from Chile

Here are the wineries to visit on your trip to Chilean wine country (or what to look for at your local wine shop).

June 11, 2019 05:53 PM

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Alice Feiring

Soak on your private terrace with a glass of wine in Auberge du Soleil’s newly designed private maisons.

Restaurants + Cafés

5 of the Best Napa Valley Hotels for Food Lovers

Come for the wine, stay for the incredible food to pair it all with.

December 20, 2019 05:46 PM

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Sara Button

Cities We Love

How a Historic Southern City Became a Global Capital of Style

Designer, writer, and avid traveler Sara Ruffin Costello shares insight on New Orleans’s transformation into a worldwide design destination.

September 6, 2017 02:25 PM

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Sarah Buder

Water Sports

Great Water Shoes That Are Actually Stylish

Protect your feet while looking good on your seaside adventures this summer in these chic, water-friendly styles for men, women, and kids.

July 24, 2019 06:59 PM

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Jill K. Robinson

Cities We Love

Where to Shop Now in Los Angeles

Explore the best and most stylish shops in L.A.

June 14, 2018 10:34 AM

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