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7 Ways to Uncover History in Nuremberg

From the Middle Ages to WWII, the past is never far away in Bavaria’s second-largest city.

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Hotels

6 Great New Hotels in Los Angeles

Hotel development has continued apace in the city in recent years, and these places represent the best of the best.

August 3, 2022 10:11 AM

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Tim Chester

New Zealand's newly opened borders reveal a variety of stunning landscapes.

Where to Travel Next

6 Reasons to Book a Trip to New Zealand Now

There’s a lot going on, including new sea kayaking adventures, a home for Māori art, and a manuka honey meadery.

August 19, 2022 12:36 PM

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Tim Chester

Train Travel

New Zealand’s Most Beautiful Train Ride Is Reopening in December

The Coastal Pacific Train is back after being closed for two years after the Kaikoura earthquake destroyed the tracks along the scenic route.

October 17, 2018 05:30 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

The two-story Grand Wintergarden suite on 'Seabourn Venture' with a seating area below and a loft above

Cruise

Are Luxury Cruises Really Worth It?

With price tags that can be in the tens of thousands, luxury cruises aren’t cheap. A look at what’s included and how to pick the right one.

August 30, 2024 05:20 PM

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Fran Golden

Festivals + Events

5 California Wine Country Experiences You Need to Book Now

From Napa’s best wine and music festival to vino on wheels

May 4, 2017 05:30 PM

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Staff

Food + Drink

Why Singapore’s Hawker Stalls Should Be the Next Stop on Your Travel List

Is one of the world’s greatest street food traditions at risk of disappearing? AFAR deputy editor Jennifer Flowers talks to Singaporean food expert KF Seetoh to find out.

July 10, 2019 03:55 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

In the Magazine

A Traditional Sake Revival Is Quietly Brewing in Japan

Meet the influential Japanese sake brewers who are resurrecting junmai-shu—pure sake.

October 1, 2021 06:26 PM

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Alice Feiring

Travel for Good

How Can We Be Better Travelers in Europe? Rick Steves Has the Answers.

Rick Steves, who releases his new “Europe Awaits” special on June 7, shares his vision for responsible travel to Europe on the other side of the pandemic.

May 26, 2021 03:13 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Travelers in front of the Trevi Fountain, Rome, Italy

Longreads

Are Travelers Ruining Travel?

This summer saw what felt like unprecedented bad tourist behavior. Is the end of it near?

September 19, 2023 09:44 AM

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Kathleen Rellihan

Restaurants + Cafés

Alton Brown on the Trip That Changed His Life

AFAR sent food expert and television personality Alton Brown to a destination he’d never visited with just 24 hours’ notice—here’s what transpired.

June 2, 2017 07:18 PM

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Sarah Buder

Family Travel

How to Take Your Kids out of School and Travel

Teaching your kids with the world as your classroom can take them further than any textbook. This is definitely not “home” schooling.

August 15, 2019 10:56 AM

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Janeen Christoff

National Parks

How to Visit the National Parks During a Shutdown

The government shutdown puts your upcoming national park trip in peril. Now what?

January 4, 2019 03:42 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Food + Drink

The 7 Best Global Gifts for Whiskey Lovers

Be it a flask with a flashlight or scotch to your door, these gifts will make any whiskey (or whisky) fan light up this holiday season.

November 24, 2021 12:22 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

River Cruises

7 Great European River Cruises to Book Right Now

With an overwhelming number of European river cruise adventures to choose from, we’ve narrowed it down to 7 of the region’s most popular and picturesque rivers.

May 24, 2019 04:44 PM

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Elissa Garay

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