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Packing Tips + Gear

This Major Social Network Will Publish City Guides

The guides will use your friends’ suggestions as well as locals’ recommendations.

March 8, 2017 01:46 PM

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Matt Villano

Cities We Love

These Talented London Artisans Are Keeping the City’s Craft Tradition Alive

From Stoke Newington to Peckham, seeking out the capital’s crafty types will send you to some fascinating corners of the city.

July 23, 2018 06:09 PM

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Lisa Abend

Natural Wonders

5 Reasons You Need to Head to Ningaloo Reef Now

Australia has a second must-see reef? Yep.

August 16, 2016 04:13 PM

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Georgia Rickard

Cities We Love

Beyond the French Quarter: Discovering New Orleans’s Downriver Delights

The Crescent City checklist is full of things to see and do, but New Orleans rewards those who dive a little deeper.

August 8, 2018 02:45 PM

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Tim Chester

History + Culture

Iconic Monuments You Didn’t Know Were Eco-Friendly

From the Eiffel Tower to the Taj Mahal

April 5, 2017 11:56 AM

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Kristan Schiller

Travel Tips + Etiquette

What You Can Do to Help Wine Country Now—and Later

Six ways travelers can contribute to relief and recovery in California’s fire-ravaged Napa and Sonoma counties

October 17, 2017 01:17 PM

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Matt Villano

Iceland

Overview

May 23, 2019 03:32 PM

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Paul Sullivan

Safari

The Best African Safari for Every Type of Traveler

Longtime safari guide and travel adviser Kent Redding shares how to choose the right adventure, whether you’re traveling with young family members or a fiancé.

May 26, 2015 02:34 PM

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Jen Murphy

History + Culture

In the Caribbean, Cricket is About More than Just the Game

You can’t truly understand the Caribbean until you’ve seen a cricket match. Though we can’t promise you’ll understand the cricket match.

December 2, 2015 07:58 PM

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Emma John

History + Culture

These Are the 5 Most Ethical Places to Visit in the World

Countries that advocate for human rights, social welfare, and the environment—and are beautiful, too.

March 30, 2016 11:05 AM

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Liz Shemaria

Bars + Nightlife

Avant-Garde Chef Grant Achatz Reinvents the Hotel Cocktail Bar in NYC

AFAR sat down with the innovative mastermind behind Chicago’s Alinea restaurant to discuss his new twist on the classic hotel bar, late-night eats, and smuggle-worthy chartreuses.

October 4, 2017 11:27 AM

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Megan Krigbaum

History + Culture

Celebrating Black History at the Frederick Douglass National Historic Site: The View from AFAR

Plus: Dengue Fever in Hawaii and public urination in San Francisco

February 12, 2016 05:16 PM

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Matt Villano

Festivals + Events

13 Spring Events Worth Traveling for in 2018

Need an excuse to book a trip? Let one of these notable happenings around the world be your inspiration.

January 23, 2018 09:27 AM

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Sara Button

Outdoor Adventure

What It’s Like to Visit the Northernmost Inhabited Place in the World

Only 650 miles away from the North Pole, Svalbard is unlike any place you’ve ever seen.

August 23, 2017 02:51 PM

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Jill K. Robinson

Hotels

8 European Hotels With Truly Iconic Views

There’s nothing dreamier than a room with a view, and these luxurious hotels are perfectly positioned to give you the best views of some of Europe’s most memorable sights.

March 28, 2018 04:32 PM

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Jake Emen

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