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Restaurants + Cafés

Finding Southeast Asian Flavors in the American South

New Orleans chef Michael Gulotta explores the unique influence of Vietnamese cuisine in the renowned food city.

August 14, 2017 06:44 PM

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Sarah Buder

COVID + Travel

Iceland Travel Restrictions Continue to Change—Here’s Everything You Need to Know

Vaccinated Americans can still travel to Iceland with no quarantine, but testing requirements and social-distancing measures are back due to a spike in COVID-19 cases this summer.

August 13, 2021 03:10 PM

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Terry Ward

Epic Trips

Still Down for Wheels Up: The Trips We’re Booking When Coronavirus Is in the Rearview

COVID-19 may have grounded us for now, but that doesn’t mean we’ve stopped being travelers.

March 26, 2020 12:01 PM

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Maggie Fuller

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

Packing Tips + Gear

Our Favorite Walking Tour App Is Free Before It Shuts Down

Gobbled up by Bose, the excellent Detour app is going away soon. Until then, though, its brilliant trove of narrated neighborhood explorations is yours for the taking.

April 27, 2018 12:29 PM

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Matthew Phenix

Curaçao

Overview

July 7, 2021 12:22 PM

Cruise

The Best Pools and Waterslides at Sea

These are sure to keep you cool on a summer sail.

May 26, 2016 02:05 PM

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Anne Kalosh

Restaurants + Cafés

Eating in the South’s Next Great Food Destination

While the world swoons over New Orleans and Charleston, the port cities of Virginia’s Tidewater region have created a one-of-a-kind cooking that’s ready for its close-up.

July 10, 2017 07:23 PM

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John T. Edge

Crescent Bay of Laguna Beach, Orange County, California USA

Laguna Beach and Dana Point

Overview

October 30, 2019 02:59 PM

Air Travel News

12 Crazy Airport Experiences Around the World

From hot springs to a brewery, here are some of the coolest airport features around.

May 11, 2017 11:41 AM

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Ramsey Qubein

AFAR Advisor

How I Built (and Run) a Successful Travel Agency: Valerie, Jennifer, and Kimberly Wilson

How did Valerie Wilson Travel, Inc. become an industry powerhouse?

September 5, 2019 12:28 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

History + Culture

Exploring Asia’s Surprising New Capital of Cool

The capital of Malaysia has become a hotbed of art and design. Kuala Lumpur’s most influential residents guide AFAR through five of the city’s creatively charged neighborhoods.

December 7, 2017 02:19 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Air Travel News

Wow Air Is Done—Here’s What That Means for Those $99 Flights to Iceland

The Icelandic budget airline cancelled all flights on Thursday, stranding passengers around the world.

March 28, 2019 12:23 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

AFAR Advisor

A Preview of the Learning AFAR Trip to Cambodia

Cathay Pacific Airways, No Barriers, and Learning AFAR are helping students from Oakland, CA, experience life-changing travel this fall. Here’s what’s in store.

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