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History + Culture

9 Cool UNESCO Experiences That Aren’t Places

Sometimes treasured World Heritage sites aren’t sites at all.

June 15, 2020 02:19 PM

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Sara Button

Natural Wonders

Why Did Mount Everest’s Height Change?

The world’s highest mountain is now officially a little higher, and that might not be the end of the story.

December 10, 2020 01:22 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Food + Drink

From Sunrise to Sunset With the “Noma” of Vegan Restaurants

Plate by plate, the Ark Collection is trying to change the way we think of fine dining.

October 27, 2022 01:56 PM

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Kristin Vuković

Expedition Cruises

Lindblad Will Take Vaccinated Guests to Alaska and the Galápagos This Summer

All passengers age 16 and older must be vaccinated when the cruise line resumes its sailings in June.

March 30, 2021 01:56 PM

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Michelle Baran

Style + Design

Fjällräven Just Launched Its First Line of Upcycled Gear

The Swedish brand is putting leftover fabric to good use with its new “Samlaren” capsule collection.

March 4, 2021 03:41 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Books

Discover Literary and Pop Culture Attractions During Scotland’s “Year of Stories”

Exploring locations that provide the stunning backdrop to stories written and created in—or inspired by—Scotland adds up to an illuminating, unforgettable trip.

Sponsored by Visit Scotland

In the Magazine

Around the World in 39 Places

In our latest issue, we’ve scoured the globe for where travelers should visit next—and reached out to the people who know them best: locals.

December 1, 2021 02:19 PM

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Julia Cosgrove

Art + Architecture

10 U.S. Art Exhibitions Heat Up Winter’s Cultural Calendar

The weather may be cooling down, but the art world is just heating up, with a slate of exciting exhibitions scheduled to debut across the United States

October 18, 2018 07:37 PM

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Allison C. Meier

Travel for Good

How to Travel Ethically in Sub-Saharan Africa

AFAR spoke with Dr. Chika Ezeanya-Esiobu, an expert in indigenous knowledge, who shared her thoughts about meaningful travel through Africa.

February 13, 2020 09:38 AM

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Christine Ajudua

Weekend Getaways

Down by the Bay: The Perfect Weekend in Norfolk

The Virginia city honors its past while enjoying a joyous and art-filled reinvention.

September 20, 2019 09:05 AM

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Nneka M. Okona

Bars + Nightlife

This Distillery Is Reinventing the Way Caribbean Rum Is Made

Cayman Spirits Co., which just celebrated its 10th anniversary, is the only distillery in the world that uses the ocean to age its rum.

December 21, 2018 07:39 PM

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Ashley Mateo

Cities We Love

9 of the Most Surprising Cities in the U.S.

It’s never too soon to dream about your next great road trip.

August 6, 2020 09:21 AM

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Ashlea Halpern

A red train moving along a curved track through a pine forest with mountains in the background

Train Travel

33 European Countries With One Single Train Pass—Here’s How to Use Eurail

Forget flight delays and luggage limits. Here’s how you can take the train across Europe hassle-free.

July 2, 2025 02:49 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

History + Culture

How to Experience an Unexpected Side of Belize

On your next trip to the Central American country, get immersed in Garifuna culture.

January 24, 2020 05:56 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

History + Culture

Barbados Bids Farewell to British Monarchy as It Becomes a Republic

It’s an event that the Caribbean hasn’t experienced since the 1970s, when Guyana, Dominica, and Trinidad and Tobago became republics.

December 1, 2021 12:26 PM

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Dánica Coto

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