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Natural Wonders

Six Things Every Flower Lover Must Do

the ways to stop and enjoy the flowers have become endless.

June 1, 2015 05:02 PM

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Andrew Richdale

Travel Tips + Etiquette

The Best Expat Advice From Our Readers Who’ve Lived Abroad

We asked current and former expats from the AFAR community for their top tips on how to move to—and settle down in—another country. This is what they told us.

February 16, 2017 04:15 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Art + Architecture

Behind the Scenes at the Vatican’s Hidden Mosaic Studio

In a tucked-away workshop restricted from the crowds of Vatican City, highly skilled artisans painstakingly preserve and create traditional Italian artworks.

May 29, 2019 06:33 PM

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Lindsay Lambert

Cities We Love

The African Cities You Should Visit Now

Africa’s natural wonders tend to hog the spotlight, but increasingly, travelers are falling in love with creative urban hubs across the continent like Kigali and Nairobi.

May 29, 2019 01:08 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

Travel Tales

Escape From the Modern World on a Pilgrim’s Path Through Japan

No crowds. No cosplay. Just temples, trees, and a warm bath at the end of the day on the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route.

February 12, 2018 07:00 PM

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Peggy Orenstein

Travel Tales

A Kerala Native Journeyed Into Its Jungle. She Returned Speaking a New Language.

How a nature-phobic city girl opened her eyes to the wild side of India that seethes beyond the tea plantations and languid rivers.

May 24, 2018 08:40 PM

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Shahnaz Habib

Festivals + Events

The Best Lunar New Year Celebrations in the U.S.

These four cities are all set to ring in the Year of the Dog

February 3, 2016 06:42 PM

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Georgia Freedman

Health + Wellness

9 Love Rituals From Around the World

From using a tree as a mailbox to gathering around a giant pink penis, there’s not much we won’t do for love

January 29, 2018 08:52 PM

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Vanita Salisbury

The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colorado, has more than 700 guest rooms, as well as 17 restaurants and bars on property. It has had an AAA Five Diamond rating for close to 50 years.

Hotels

Where to Enjoy One Final Adventure Before Summer Ends

AFAR Hotels Editor Jen Murphy lays out five new luxury hotels to hit if you want a final outdoor adventure before summer ends.

August 13, 2015 08:26 PM

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Jen Murphy

Outdoor Adventure

From Whales to Trails, Head to Santa Barbara for Outdoor Adventure

Here’s where outdoorsy travelers should explore in Santa Barbara, beyond the beach.

Sponsored by Visit Santa Barbara

Cities We Love

How to Pretend You’re in Paris at Home

During quarantine, use this itinerary with tips from locals to recreate the best parts of a day in Paris from the safety and comfort of your own home.

April 24, 2020 01:31 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Festivals + Events

Race Day in Bermuda

A trip to the America’s Cup World Series offers an excuse to explore life on this sunny island

October 29, 2015 08:09 PM

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Joseph Diaz

Cities We Love

How to See Los Angeles for Free

Some of the best ways to see Los Angeles don’t cost a thing. We’re divulging our secrets for getting to know L.A. without spending a dime.

March 22, 2019 03:41 PM

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Sarah Purkrabek

Air Travel News

Travel VIP Style with The Airport Butler

The Airport Butler Concierge just landed at San Franciso International Airport.

March 10, 2016 06:13 PM

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Kyana Moghadam

Travel for Good

Patagonia Made a Killing on Black Friday—and Is Donating It All to Charity

The brand sold $10 million worth of goods.

November 29, 2016 08:08 PM

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Matt Villano

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