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California With the Kids: A Family Travel Guide

AFAR’s editor in chief on the no-stress way to do Disneyland, favorite kid-friendly hotels, and where to eat in Berkeley.

June 7, 2021 05:13 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

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Longreads

Off-Season in Thailand, Wonder Awaits

Most travelers avoid Thailand when the weather gets wet. But what if rainy season is actually the perfect time to visit?

October 3, 2022 11:57 AM

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Harrison Hill

Food + Drink

What to Eat in Rome if You Only Have 24 Hours

When short on time in this Italian city, follow Italian food expert, Katie Parla’s lead.

April 6, 2016 01:28 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Travel Tales

A San Francisco Chef Traces Her Roots

Writer Francis Lam discovers the island’s multicultural flavors when he joins a Malaysia-born San Francisco chef for a bittersweet homecoming.

April 14, 2017 02:51 PM

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Francis Lam

Ocean Cruises

7 Rules for Surviving a Cruise With Your Mother

A Baltic Sea voyage on Viking Cruises proves just the ticket to satisfy both our 30-something writer and her baby-boomer mom.

November 6, 2018 05:18 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Destination Spotlight

Visit This Gorgeous Protected Area of the South Carolina Lowcountry

The Palmetto Bluff Conservancy has helped conserve the natural resources of an amazing piece of land. Come experience its beauty.

Sponsored by Palmetto Bluff

Hotels

Think Inside the Box: The Coolest Revamped Shipping Container Hotels

These eco-chic hotels, hostels, and pop-ups mix modern design, tiny house living, and a sustainable ethos.

November 20, 2018 07:38 PM

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Mandy Ellis

Restaurants + Cafés

How to Eat Like a Local in Honolulu

Oahu native Ed Kenney raised some eyebrows when he chose the sleepy, untouristed Kaimuki neighborhood as the spot to open a restaurant. But it went so well, he did it again. Then again.

April 9, 2016 02:19 PM

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Ed Kenney

Osaka

Overview

February 24, 2026 12:08 PM

National Parks

Big Bend National Park Welcomes Biggest Bluebonnet Bloom in Years

California isn’t the only place experiencing a super bloom this spring.

March 15, 2019 06:27 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Bars + Nightlife

Chefs’ Picks for Where to Eat in Miami

The South Beach Wine & Food Festival may bring chefs to Miami—but they’re staying for the local grub

February 23, 2016 02:48 PM

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Jessica Colley Clarke

Packing Tips + Gear

From Bags to Binoculars: Essential Gear for Better Birding

Before you set out to spot a green-breasted mango or an ivory-billed woodpecker, you need the right equipment.

May 22, 2019 10:41 PM

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Jill K. Robinson

Tips + News

LAX to End Curbside Pickup for Uber, Lyft, and Taxis

In a bid to ease traffic congestion, the airport will change its pickup policy later this month.

October 4, 2019 02:39 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Destination Spotlight

This Small Uruguayan Town Is the Next Marfa

The former staging post founded in 1892 allows artists to disconnect and create.

March 13, 2017 01:57 PM

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Casey Hatfield-Chiotti

Style + Design

Italy, Art, and a Feminist Movement: The Design Inspiration Behind the Wing

For interior designer Chiara de Rege, a modern workspace for women channels femininity, sophistication, and the spirit of a city.

January 23, 2019 01:23 PM

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Aislyn Greene

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