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Hurricane Lane Is Causing Catastrophic Rain and Flooding in Hawaii

The storm has been downgraded to Category 2 but is still inflicting major damage throughout the Hawaiian Islands.

August 24, 2018 06:08 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Other

Why Buenos Aires Is Every Book Lover’s Dream

With its hundreds of literature-focused shops, cafés, and events, this city is filled with places to enjoy a good book, surrounded by like-minded bibliophiles.

April 12, 2019 05:22 PM

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Diana Spechler

History + Culture

See Old New York Through a Traveling Photographer’s Lens

Photographer Todd Webb’s poignant portrait of postwar NYC is now on exhibit at the Museum of the City of New York.

May 5, 2017 08:37 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Museums + Galleries

The Smithsonian’s Newest Docent Is a Robot That Speaks Swahili

She’s part of an army of android ambassador who will field visitors’ frequently asked questions, tell stories, play games, and, of course, pose for selfies.

April 30, 2018 03:04 PM

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Matthew Phenix

National Parks

Beyond the Safari in Africa’s Other National Parks

Lions, elephants, and zebras are great, but you don’t have to go on safari to fall in love with these less-visited parklands in countries across the continent.

November 8, 2018 07:22 PM

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Will McGough

Where to Travel Next

Why You Should Go to Lisbon This Summer

With a slew of hotel openings, a booming dining scene, and brand-new ways to see the city, Lisbon’s popularity shows no sign of slowing down.

June 19, 2019 05:55 PM

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Chadner Navarro

Cities We Love

Is Times Square Getting Cool? 5 Things to Do After Your Next Broadway Show

A slew of new openings in NYC’s Times Square have revitalized the crowded, ad-filled Midtown neighborhood.

June 17, 2019 04:37 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Cities We Love

Yes, You Can Take Your Teen (and Tween) to Tokyo

You might go for the temples. They’ll go for the video games, giant toy stores, and bizarre candy.

July 27, 2017 12:03 PM

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Lora Shinn

History + Culture

Diving into the History of The Bahamas

Sponsored by The Bahamas

Restaurants + Cafés

Birmingham’s Food Scene Is Growing—Fast

The Southern city is carving out its place on the culinary map.

August 17, 2017 02:09 PM

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Anna Mazurek

Travel Tips + Etiquette

The Best Way to Carry a Sense of Home With You While Traveling

As a kid moving from one hotel to the next, AFAR deputy editor Jennifer Flowers found nourishment in family rituals. Here, she shares her secret for beating homesickness.

February 13, 2017 12:10 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Hotels

Seven Great Hotel Chains That Embrace Sustainability

These hotels aren’t your average eco-stays.

May 31, 2017 11:31 AM

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Kristan Schiller

Beaches

Grace Bay Club Reinvents the Caribbean Vacation

Enjoy your own villa in Turks & Caicos, without spending millions

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