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11 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Traveling to Antarctica

From the best seasickness meds to how to interpret your packing list—here’s what you need to know before taking an expedition cruise to the White Continent.

January 8, 2025 08:38 AM

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Aislyn Greene

Restaurants + Cafés

Why Is It So Hard to Find New Nordic Cuisine in Oslo?

Writer Alan Richman has won 16 James Beard Awards for his food writing and eaten in the world’s finest restaurants, but he’d never been to Norway⎯until AFAR sent him with 24 hours’ notice.

April 12, 2017 01:33 PM

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Alan Richman

Cities We Love

5 Reasons Why New Brunswick Will Delight You

Nature and culture meld in amazingly beautiful—and delicious—ways in this eastern Canadian province.

Sponsored by Atlantic Canada Agreement on Tourism

Hotels

How to Master the Art of Doing Nothing on a Beach

Sometimes the most challenging thing you can do on vacation is absolutely nothing. Our intrepid editor reports from the beaches of Turks and Caicos.

February 9, 2018 08:04 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

AFAR Advisor

10 Takeaways from the AFAR Travel Advisory Council Meeting

How travel is changing, according to experts.

October 29, 2017 08:00 PM

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Kate Appleton

Outdoor Adventure

eSnowmobiling Under the Northern Lights Is the Adventure You Didn’t Know You Needed

An eco-friendly twist makes Off the Map Travel’s new aurora-viewing experience even better—but not for the reasons you think.

November 15, 2019 08:41 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Cities We Love

Here’s Where to Revel in Santa Barbara’s Cool Community Vibe

Ramp up the fun in this laid-back coastal California city.

Sponsored by Visit Santa Barbara

Hiking + Cycling

Secluded Mountain Restaurants That Are Worth the Trek

A hike to one of these remote places will change the way you experience the meal at the end.

June 20, 2018 07:32 PM

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Dina Mishev

Art + Architecture

This Former Prison Is Hong Kong’s Best New Arts Hub

Doing time at Tai Kwun used to be an alarming prospect. Now you’ll want to devote hours to the free heritage site’s exhibitions and performances.

July 10, 2018 03:31 PM

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Kate Appleton

Hotels

Airbnb Wants You to Live Like a Royal in Jaipur’s City Palace

For the first time ever, the royal family of Jaipur will open up a suite for overnight stays in its famed pink palace to raise money for charity.

November 11, 2019 03:35 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Festivals + Events

Inside Switzerland’s Once-in-a-Generation Winegrowers’ Festival

Swiss residents and tourists alike are partying like they haven’t since 1999.

July 19, 2019 02:40 PM

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Jamey Keaten

Tips + News

Under Canvas Will Make Glampers of Us All

The luxury camping company continues to expand aggressively, now coming to the Northeast.

November 8, 2019 08:27 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Small Ship Cruises

How to Plan and Book the Perfect Yacht Charter

For those who have been dreaming about sailing on a yacht, maybe it’s time to finally go for it.

November 10, 2021 04:23 PM

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Fran Golden

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Hotels

5 Hotels That Will Awaken Your Inner Artist

These hotel openings and events will do just that.

April 1, 2016 07:12 PM

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Nicoletta Richardson

Tips + News

This Pacific Island Just Became the World’s First Dark Sky Nation

Niue has a population of 1,500 and is 1,491 miles off the coast of New Zealand.

March 10, 2020 05:42 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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