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Belize Wants to Send You a Postcard

We love that the country’s new promotional campaign is in praise of postcards.

October 7, 2016 06:29 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Travel Insiders

Meet Kate Doty of the AFAR Travel Advisory Council

Talking travel with one of our well-connected specialists.

April 5, 2017 10:18 PM
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Kate Appleton
Cities We Love

5 Unusual Things to Do in Cape Town

Experience a more unexpected side of this South African city.

May 11, 2015 11:03 AM
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Jen Murphy
Longreads

Hitchhiking Along the U.S.-Mexico Border

In this excerpt, a French writer heads to the U.S.-Mexico border for a road trip and recounts the characters he meets along the way.

November 2, 2020 11:09 AM
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Sylvain Prudhomme
Food + Drink

What, Exactly, Is Volcano Bread?

The Icelandic bread is cooked in a unique way—with heat from geothermic springs.

May 5, 2017 12:56 PM
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Vanita Salisbury
Bars + Nightlife

How (and Where) to Order Mezcal in Oaxaca

An expert shares tips on where to find the best mezcal in Oaxaca—and how to properly ask for it in Spanish.

April 1, 2016 02:11 PM
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Lisa Trottier
History + Culture

What an American Journalist Learned About His Culture on a Holiday in Australia

During ANZAC Day Down Under, Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Tony Horwitz caught a glimpse of the country’s true character.

May 30, 2019 06:07 PM
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Tony Horwitz
Where to Travel Next

Why You Should Go to Sydney This Summer

Right now, the Sydney scene is rollicking with international festivals, rugby feuds that rival “Game of Thrones,” and noteworthy new hotels.

May 30, 2019 02:06 PM
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Ann Shields
People

How to Experience Seattle Like Rock Legend Dave Grohl

Bring out your inner rock god as you explore the Seattle beloved by the Nirvana drummer and Foo Fighters frontman.

May 7, 2018 12:37 PM
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Divina Infusino
Natural Wonders

How to Travel Responsibly Through the Amazon

Travel tips that contribute to the preservation of the Peruvian Amazon, not the destruction.

May 18, 2016 06:06 PM
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Kayleigh Kulp
Kansas City

Overview

May 25, 2021 12:55 PM
UNESCO World Heritage

A Hidden Village You Need to See on the Way to Machu Picchu

Meet the Peruvian women who are reinventing their forgotten community.

April 11, 2016 08:35 PM
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Simon Willis
Natural Wonders

Three Alaskan Sounds to Hear Before You Die

An AFAR editor keeps his ears open on a kayak trip in Harriman Fjord.

October 5, 2016 04:49 PM
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Jeremy Saum
Art + Culture

See the World Through This Traveler’s Instagram Account

Photographer and writer Annapurna Mellor on connecting with people, taking photos, and traveling with a purpose.

September 8, 2016 12:02 PM
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Kyana Moghadam
Restaurants + Cafés

In the Shadow of Ancient Ruins, an Israeli Chef Forages the Shore for Ingredients

Helena Restaurant in Caesarea is serving a menu full of shrubs and plants found steps from the sea.

December 11, 2019 07:27 PM
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Sara Lieberman

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