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History + Culture

What Does the Rise of Mezcal Mean for Oaxaca?

That fancy cocktail in your favorite bar is changing everything in the villages of Mexico’s southern state.

April 1, 2016 02:46 PM
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Chris Colin
Art + Culture

Proof That Burma Is Changing—Fast

As the country, also known as Myanmar, prepares for Sunday’s historic elections, a local shares his perspective. While stuck in traffic. Fascinating traffic.

November 6, 2015 08:25 PM
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Julia Cooke
Winter Sports

Vail Buys Whistler in Ski Resort Shocker

Another week, another merger and acquisition in the world of travel

August 9, 2016 05:12 PM
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Matt Villano
Bars + Nightlife

Las Vegas’s New Trend Has Revolutionized Its Nightlife

Gone are the days when partying in Las Vegas only involved bottle service or all-night gambling.

February 15, 2017 02:07 PM
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Matt Villano
Travel Tips + Etiquette

4 Things You Didn’t Know About the Galápagos Islands

A former resident shares what you need to know before you take the trip.

January 8, 2015 03:45 PM
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Samantha Juda
Festivals + Events

How I Became Obsessed with Slovenia’s Fuzzy Springtime Demons

A trip to one of Europe’s most unusual celebrations helps a traveler beat the winter blues.

February 1, 2018 12:30 PM
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Sara Button
Packing Tips + Gear

The Always-On Digital Assistant Comes to Your Hotel Room

Designed for the hospitality industry, a voice-enabled gadget called Roxy puts a concierge on the bedside table.

September 27, 2017 07:48 PM
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David K. Gibson
Packing Tips + Gear

How Realistic Is It to Really Move to Another Country?

Here are countries with lax visa requirements—either for relocation or a long vacation

November 10, 2016 12:47 PM
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Matt Villano
History + Culture

Unexpected Cambodia: One Traveler’s Unplanned Adventure in Southeast Asia

AFAR chose a destination at random and sent writer Alexander Chee, with 24 hours’ notice, to a Southeast Asian country where he encountered headless Buddhas and naked hotel guests.

October 15, 2015 02:57 PM
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Alexander Chee
Martinique

Overview

May 17, 2018 10:43 AM
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Dana Givens
Beaches

How to Visit Rio in a Weekend

Is a quick getaway to Rio de Janeiro the ultimate antidote to the Sunday Night Blues? Here’s one writer’s argument for tackling the sprawling city, one trip at a time.

December 2, 2015 02:57 PM
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Mickey Rapkin
Beer, Wine, + Spirits

Cruise the French Canals with Belmond’s Barge Sommelier

Learn about Burgundy’s wine from your own onboard wine expert.

April 27, 2016 05:59 PM
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Nicoletta Richardson
Photo Essays

An Instagram Star’s Tricks for Making Your Travel Photos Look Amazing

These tips are pretty much priceless.

January 21, 2016 01:45 PM
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Michaela Trimble
Health + Wellness

What I Learned in Italy About Loving My Body

How one traveler rediscovered Italy through its soulful food.

June 23, 2016 08:24 PM
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Dara Bramson
History + Culture

8 Striking Photos of Rodeo Girls in the American Southwest

Photographer Ilona Szwarc explores identity and femininity in her images of rodeo’s youngest heroines.

July 12, 2017 07:23 PM
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Maggie Fuller

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