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Travel for Good

Coolest Travel Jobs: What It’s Like to Be a Wildland Firefighter

It involves a lot more traveling—and a lot less water—than you might think.

November 28, 2017 07:00 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
Weekend Getaways

6 Reasons Why This Is the Perfect Parisian Detour

Why visit Lille? Decadent food, spectacular beer, and the other Louvre. (Yep, there’s a secret one.)

February 19, 2016 05:55 PM
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Sara Pepitone
Where to Travel Next

Viva La Vivid: Five Reasons to Go to Guatemala

Yes, Guatemala is full of memorable adventures, but AFAR photo director Tara Guertin was taken by much, much more.

May 11, 2015 10:11 AM
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Tara Guertin
Packing Tips + Gear

Should You Use a Friend-Finding App While Traveling?

When it comes to solo sojourns, a new generation of apps is attempting to connect travelers faster than ever.

February 10, 2016 07:56 PM
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Daniel Dumas
Hiking + Cycling

How E-Bikes Are Changing the Way We Travel

Long popular in Europe, electric-assist bicycles are finally gaining ground in the United States and opening up a world of adventure to cyclists of all skill levels.

May 8, 2018 06:14 PM
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Stacey McKenna
Bars + Nightlife

Where to Drink Spanish Cider in Spain and Beyond

Your options are endless during harvest season.

December 2, 2015 07:21 PM
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Aislyn Greene
Health + Wellness

How Bruce Lee Taught Me to Be a Better Traveler

The secret to becoming a smarter—and more open-minded—traveler? Self-defense training.

September 20, 2018 04:39 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
Art + Architecture

7 Real-Life Places in France That Inspired Celebrated Paintings

Follow in the footsteps of such artists as Manet, Van Gogh, and Pissaro.

July 12, 2018 07:27 PM
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Matt Jancer
History + Culture

Is Georgia the World’s Most Welcoming Country?

Anya von Bremzen raises a glass to local culture in one of the world’s most hospitable places.

April 21, 2016 05:22 PM
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Anya von Bremzen
National Parks

Largest Protected Area on Earth Created off the Coast of Hawai‘i

Obama’s expansion of the Papahānaumokuākea Marine Monument is a win for conservation.

August 26, 2016 04:11 PM
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Matt Villano
Health + Wellness

What I Learned in Italy About Loving My Body

How one traveler rediscovered Italy through its soulful food.

June 23, 2016 08:24 PM
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Dara Bramson
History + Culture

An American in Iran: Why You Should Go and What You Need to Know

An American in Iran: Why You Should Go and What You Need to Know

May 31, 2016 02:07 PM
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Greg Sullivan
History + Culture

D.C. Welcomes the New African American Culture Museum

The much-anticipated National Museum of African American History & Culture opens this week in Washington, D.C.

September 19, 2016 03:53 PM
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Matt Villano
Travel Tips + Etiquette

Why You Should Buy a Truly Hawaiian Ukulele

Ukulele god Jake Shimabukuro knows exactly what you should bring back from your next trip to the islands.

August 3, 2016 12:17 PM
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Sarah Purkrabek
Solo Travel

The 4 Best Cities for Women Traveling Solo

Traveling on your own? Book a trip to one of these four cities.

February 10, 2016 05:10 PM
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Sarah Purkrabek

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