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Travel Tips + Etiquette

How Travel Informs Design, According to a Designer

October 15, 2015 07:47 PM

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Sarah Purkrabek

Winter Sports

5 Things I Learned From Skiing With an Olympic Medalist

February 5, 2016 01:51 PM

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Sarah Purkrabek

Travel Tales

How One Entrepreneur Put Down Roots in Argentina’s Wine Country

Michael Evans went to Argentina to clear his head. Twelve years and a booming business later, he has no intention of leaving.

February 13, 2017 12:12 PM

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Andrew Parks

History + Culture

These Colorful Photographs Provide a Stunning Portrait of Daily Life in Sub-Saharan Africa

Photographer Jessica Antola’s first monograph is a compelling look at everyday living in seven African countries.

March 27, 2018 07:26 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Packing Tips + Gear

The 6 Best Watches for Travelers in 2018

Whatever your taste in timepieces—smartwatch or simpleton, decadent or dirt-cheap—these wearables were made for the modern traveler.

February 12, 2018 05:26 PM

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Seamus Bellamy

Loyalty + Rewards

Why Puerto Rico Is the Best Points-and-Miles Deal This Spring

Here’s your chance to help an island on the rebound—and take advantage of some sweet loyalty program incentives.

February 27, 2018 01:26 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

Solo Travel

14 Life-Changing Solo Trips We’ve Taken

AFAR staffers wax poetic about their most significant solo adventures.

November 16, 2015 03:22 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Restaurants + Cafés

7 Classic and Quirky Foods From Nova Scotia

In Canada’s Maritime provinces, the Nova Scotian culinary scene is quirky, playful, and absolutely delicious.

September 28, 2018 07:32 PM

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Jenny Adams

Travel Tips + Etiquette

6 Things You Need to Know Before Going to Buenos Aires

Read these tips before your next trip to Argentina.

June 8, 2015 09:39 AM

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Michaela Trimble

Art + Culture

This Photographer Is on a Quest to Redefine Beauty Around the World

Sara Melotti photographs the diverse beauty of women and girls around the globe—and asks them to define the word for themselves.

March 8, 2017 01:48 PM

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Sarah Buder

Epic Trips

Meet the Storyteller: Peggy Orenstein

New York Times best-seller Peggy Orenstein shares some thoughts on travel, writing, and performing for an audience after her appearance at AFAR Travel Tales.

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Cities We Love

7 Simple Questions That Will Reveal Your Soul City

Which of these cities around the world calls out to your soul?

January 25, 2015 08:28 AM

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Samantha Juda

Hiking + Cycling

Why a Backcountry Bike Trip Through Cuba Should be Your Next Adventure

Daniel Golden, owner of the sportswear company Search and State, found a different side to Cuba by cycling through it.

March 3, 2017 02:20 PM

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Maggie Fuller

History + Culture

These Are the 5 Most Ethical Places to Visit in the World

Countries that advocate for human rights, social welfare, and the environment—and are beautiful, too.

March 30, 2016 11:05 AM

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Liz Shemaria

Food + Drink

Weekend Guide: Explore Nicaragua’s Coffee Culture

This Central American city is on the rise.

December 2, 2015 03:01 PM

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Hillary Richard

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