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Cities We Love

Ditch the Car for These Wonderfully Walkable L.A. Neighborhoods

In these up-and-coming areas, all the greatest hits are within walking distance.

April 5, 2018 01:15 PM

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Edmund Vallance

Packing Tips + Gear

It’s a Good Time to Talk About a Crucial Element of Travel Safety

How to keep your possessions safe on the road in three easy steps

October 6, 2016 01:29 PM

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Matt Villano

Founder’s Note

What Does it Mean to Be a Global Citizen?

Where we’ve lived—and where we’ve traveled—make us who we are.

February 21, 2017 12:01 PM

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Greg Sullivan

Food + Drink

Oh, the Things You Learn About Cuba While Writing a Cookbook

Two cookbook creators share their insider tips on traveling and eating well in the newly open country

July 28, 2016 09:09 PM

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Aislyn Greene

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

Bars + Nightlife

Interview with Nicaraguan Coffee Entrepreneur César Vega

César Vega almost singlehandedly changed the way coffee from Nicaragua is viewed in the United States. He talks to AFAR about the inspiration and driving forces behind his work.

December 8, 2015 02:45 PM

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Michaela Trimble

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to Rent a Dream Villa in Italy

It’s best to book 9-12 months in advance, but there are some tricks to keep in mind if you need something a little more last-minute.

April 25, 2017 01:35 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

History + Culture

11 Lost Cities You Can Actually Visit

Rediscover these abandoned cities by traveling to see their ruins, where you can readily imagine their lost-to-time structures and civilizations.

April 4, 2019 05:40 PM

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Jen Rose Smith

Travel Insiders

A Local Explains Why Bermuda Is More Than Just a Pretty Place

AFAR chatted with local bookstore owner and cultural ambassador Kristin White on Bermuda pride, the island’s emerging art scene, and yes, her favorite beach.

October 9, 2017 01:17 PM

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Danielle Walsh

Safari

So You Wanna Go Gorilla Trekking in Uganda

The popular animal adventure is both a good and a bad thing for gorillas.

April 21, 2017 12:17 PM

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Will McGough

Cities We Love

The Best Free Things to Do in San Francisco

Some of our favorite activities in San Francisco are completely free. Here, our top eight picks for those who want to visit the city without breaking the bank.

March 26, 2019 07:46 PM

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Sarah Purkrabek

Beautiful golden light over Indian Wells Golf Resort, a desert golf course in Palm Springs, California, USA with view of the San Bernardino Mountains.

Palm Springs and the Desert

Overview

May 19, 2020 03:58 PM

Solo Travel

The World’s Northernmost Pilgrimage Route Is in Norway—and Almost No One’s Heard of It

Unlike the cramped, crowded Camino and other famous trails, the St. Olav Ways is so unknown that it’s almost a secret.

January 18, 2019 07:33 PM

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Jacqueline Kehoe

Health + Wellness

In Bhutan, Wellness Awaits—Even If You’re Bad at Yoga

The tiny Himalayan kingdom located between China and India is a land of monks, meditation, and joy. Can a skeptical, asana-averse blind man find inner peace?

July 24, 2019 05:44 PM

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Ryan Knighton

COVID + Travel

This Is When Caribbean Islands Are Reopening for Tourism

A country-by-country guide to which islands are welcoming back international travelers—plus the new rules that aim to keep both visitors and locals safe from COVID-19.

October 20, 2020 07:00 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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