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Art + Architecture

Exploring Tokyo’s Art Scene with Curator Mami Kataoka

An art world insider sheds some light on how Tokyo is evolving as a cultural hub and what she loves about her hometown.

September 29, 2017 09:21 AM

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World of Hyatt

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

7 Canned Wines That We’re Throwing in Our Weekenders This Summer

Canned wine is better than ever. Here are our favorite whites and rosés from some major U.S. wine regions that you’ll want to pack for your next getaway.

July 25, 2018 02:07 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

Where to Drink Natural Wine in the Loire Valley

There are more than 190 natural, organic, and biodynamic wineries in the Loire Valley. Here are some of the region’s highlights for planning your next trip.

December 11, 2019 12:44 PM

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Emma John

Beaches

How to Feel Good and Do Good on Your Next Hawaiian Vacation

Say “mahalo” and thank Hawaii for its stunning scenery and warm hospitality while enjoying your regularly scheduled vacation plans

March 14, 2017 07:07 PM

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Will McGough

Museums + Galleries

Smithsonian Magazine’s Free Museum Day Canceled Over Coronavirus Fears

The 2020 event was supposed to take place on April 4, but was canceled as a public health precaution.

March 12, 2020 05:56 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

History + Culture

Great Travel Reads We’re Bookmarking for Labor Day Weekend

Whether you’re headed out of town or back to school, these reads are the perfect Labor Day escape.

August 19, 2016 12:48 PM

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Matt Villano

Style + Design

Why One Lawyer Quit His Job to Sell These Shoes from India

The story of an obsession that turned into a mission and changed a life

December 15, 2015 08:24 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Art + Architecture

10 Brilliant U.S. Art Exhibitions Worth Traveling for This Summer

Combine your next trip with some world-class art.

June 27, 2018 02:12 PM

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Allison C. Meier

Morocco

Overview

January 12, 2024 06:42 PM

Travel Insiders

A Local Explains Why Bermuda Is More Than Just a Pretty Place

AFAR chatted with local bookstore owner and cultural ambassador Kristin White on Bermuda pride, the island’s emerging art scene, and yes, her favorite beach.

October 9, 2017 01:17 PM

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Danielle Walsh

Canada just went where only one other nation has gone before (hi Uruguay!). But establishing a legal market for recreational cannabis is no straightforward feat.

August 8, 2018 08:58 PM

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Amanda Castleman

Travel Tales

A San Francisco Chef Traces Her Roots

Writer Francis Lam discovers the island’s multicultural flavors when he joins a Malaysia-born San Francisco chef for a bittersweet homecoming.

April 14, 2017 02:51 PM

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Francis Lam

Loyalty + Rewards

These Travel Credit Cards Are Offering New Benefits During COVID

New limited-time perks, including bonus points, statement credits, and even lower annual fees.

November 23, 2020 03:58 PM

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Eric Rosen

Art + Culture

HBO’s “Chernobyl” Sends Curious Tourists to Lithuania

The acclaimed miniseries has sparked global interest in the 1986 Chernobyl disaster and boosted tourism in the Baltic country, where the show was filmed.

July 30, 2019 03:25 PM

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Liudas Dapkus

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COVID + Travel

Sanitagging. Travel Bubble. Mothballing. What Do These Coronavirus Travel Terms Mean?

Thought “babymoon” was bad? We decode 5 travel terms that you’ll be seeing more and more often in a world with COVID-19.

May 11, 2020 12:35 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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