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Why You Should Book a Trip to Armenia Right Now

This under-traveled country is ready to shine

August 25, 2016 12:03 PM

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Victoria Heckenlaible

Travel Insiders

Meet the King of Glamping

AFAR sits down with Larry Lipson, owner of Montana’s rough-luxe Resort at Paws Up

May 16, 2017 12:53 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Family Travel

Why You Should Travel Internationally With Your Children

Yes, there are hassles. No, you don’t get to do whatever you want, whenever you want. But international travel with children will show you a world that you’d never otherwise see.

June 27, 2019 06:08 PM

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Jeremy Saum

Train Travel

Amtrak Quietly Ends Its Beloved Dining Car Service

In a bid to appeal to a new set of riders, the train company has switched up its meal selection and done away with white tablecloths on long-haul rides.

October 9, 2019 07:54 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Epic Trips

“Hold On!” White Water Rafting on the Nile

During a trip to Wildwaters Lodge, one writer learns why Uganda is rapidly becoming a white water destination.

October 13, 2022 05:35 PM

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Bailey Berg

Hotels

The 8 Best New Hotels in the Catskills and Hudson Valley to Open in 2022

Whether you’re looking to go glamping in an Airstream or stay at a sumptuous luxury retreat, these new upstate hotels make a weekend getaway from NYC even more appealing.

October 5, 2022 11:20 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Festivals + Events

The Halloween Capital of the World Isn’t What You Think It Is

This is the fascinating story of how an otherwise normal suburb came to claim its proud, spooky title.

October 23, 2017 11:51 AM

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Miranda Smith

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

Among the Vines: A Wine Lover’s Tour of Burgundy

One writer spends three days exploring the best food and drink among France’s storied wine region.

February 23, 2022 04:30 PM

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Kristin Braswell

The Future of Travel

How to Save the World’s Landmarks Before They Disappear

From Machu Picchu to Angkor Wat, historic sites large and small endure natural elements, time, and the carelessness of people. But you can help.

November 28, 2017 04:29 PM

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Samantha Shankman

A bald black woman in a yellow shirt kissing a giraffe at a nature sanctuary in kenya

Books

Jessica Nabongo, the First Black Woman to Visit Every Country, Tells All in Her New Book

In “The Catch Me If You Can: One Woman’s Journey to Every Country in the World,” Nabongo shares vignettes from 100 of the 195 U.N.-recognized countries she visited.

June 28, 2022 03:58 PM

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Bailey Berg

History + Culture

Iconic Monuments You Didn’t Know Were Eco-Friendly

From the Eiffel Tower to the Taj Mahal

April 5, 2017 11:56 AM

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Kristan Schiller

Tips + News

Belize Wants to Send You and Your Coworkers on a Free Trip

The country’s tourism board is trying to fight “PTO shaming” by letting you nominate your colleagues for a free trip if you win.

February 3, 2020 07:53 PM

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Cassie Shortsleeve

Where to Go in Fall

Why You Should Go to Napa Valley This Autumn

Six reasons fall is the season to visit the legendary wine region.

September 2, 2019 09:50 AM

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Sara Button

Islands

Island Hopping in the Seychelles

Come for the pristine turquoise beaches. Stay for the granite boulders, bold curries, wild hiking, and warm-hearted people.

February 14, 2022 01:02 PM

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Sarika Bansal

Books

Author Brandon Presser on the Pacific’s Most Remote and Infamous Islands

All about the ill-fated voyage of the HMS “Bounty,” how Presser spent six weeks on the Pitcairn Islands, and the finer points of free tropical fruit.

June 7, 2022 11:35 AM

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Mae Hamilton

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