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History + Culture

How Austin’s Coolest Avenue Grew Up

Texas hotelier Liz Lambert recalls how South Congress went from seedy to stylish, and reveals her favorite spots.

February 8, 2016 05:28 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Restaurants + Cafés

How to Do Piedmont Like an Italian Winemaker

Michele Chiarlo—the acclaimed winemaker who has witnessed 61 vintages—shares his picks for where to eat, drink, wander, and taste Piedmont’s famed white truffles.

April 26, 2017 02:02 PM

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Jessica Colley Clarke

Cruise

The Places That Change Us and How We Can Avoid Changing Them

Inspired by her recent Silversea expedition to Antarctica, AFAR Ambassador Rachel Rudwall reflects on what it means to travel not only deeper but also more responsibly.

April 10, 2017 01:07 PM

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Silversea

Art + Culture

Interview with Tastemakers Africa Founder Cheraé Robinson

Michaela Trimble talks to Cheraé Robinson, founder of an experiential travel company that is changing people’s perceptions of travel to Africa

December 18, 2015 05:43 PM

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Michaela Trimble

The pool at the Miami Beach EDITION is surrounded by palm tress.

Art + Architecture

The Best Hotels to Stay in For Miami’s Art Basel

With a glut of new hotels in the past couple years, Miami Beach is becoming a cultural center once again.

October 30, 2015 05:48 PM

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Nora Walsh

Cities We Love

How (and Where) to Get off the Beaten Path in Bangkok

Head to these under-the-radar neighborhoods in the Thai capital (before everyone else does).

August 2, 2017 08:57 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

From the Editor

How You Can Help Change Students’ Lives with Travel

Afar launches Learning Afar.

October 14, 2015 06:13 PM

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Julia Cosgrove

The Future of Travel

How Hotel Robots Can Improve Your Stay

Mr. Robot at your service

May 11, 2016 11:52 AM

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Matt Villano

Festivals + Events

Has a Recession Killed Brazilian Carnival?

As many as 50 towns have canceled this year’s celebration due to tight funds.

February 22, 2017 03:47 PM

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Matt Villano

Travel for Good

This Tour Operator Helps You Travel for Good

How Elevate Destination’s “Buy a Trip, Give a Trip” model is changing the face of voluntourism

November 18, 2015 04:02 PM

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Michaela Trimble

Food + Drink

10 Types of European Breads With Fascinating Stories

Sure, you know Germany has pretzels and France has baguettes, but do you know how these carby delights came to be?

February 13, 2018 01:27 PM

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Chris Ciolli

Bars + Nightlife

Two of Montreal’s Top Fashion Designers Share Their Favorite Local Spots

The cofounders of Want Les Essentiels—twins Dexter and Byron Peart—love Montreal’s food scene almost as much as the iconic apartment complex they call home.

July 7, 2017 02:01 PM

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Andrew Parks

Cruise News

Cruise News: Holland America Line Adds Online Trip Planning and Onboard BBC Earth Programs

Plus: Princess goes gastropub, Crystal charts the rivers, and Seabourn heads north to Alaska

November 11, 2015 11:36 AM

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Anne Kalosh

Air Travel News

How to Make the Most of an Oahu Stopover

Tacking a microtrip onto your Hawaiian getaway has never been easier.

August 30, 2016 02:11 PM

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Nicole Antonio

Travel Tips + Etiquette

7 Things You Should Know Before Your Trip to Iran

Whether you’re visiting Tehran or paying homage to the great poets in Shiraz, here are the things to keep in mind.

May 13, 2016 01:47 PM

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Kyana Moghadam

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