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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
Bars + Nightlife

Basque Country Off the Beaten Path: How to Eat & Drink like a Local

Take a cooking class in San Sebastian, hop between wine bars in a seaside coastal village, or taste Rioja’s luscious red wines from the source.

November 25, 2015 07:05 PM
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Jessica Colley Clarke
Festivals + Events

12 Crazy Festivals Where You Can Actually Throw Things at People

Get wild.

August 28, 2015 03:30 PM
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Diana Smith
Travel Tips + Etiquette

8 Surprising Things That Are Actually Offensive in Europe

Study these tips before you travel to Europe if you want to make a good impression with the locals.

August 26, 2015 05:10 PM
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Chris Ciolli
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
Other

How to Make the Most of Your Trip to Italy

How to Make the Most of Your Trip to Italy

June 25, 2015 04:10 PM
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Jeanne Bonner
Family Travel

Why Stockholm Is the Perfect Place to Travel with Kids

Sweden’s family-friendly policies mean that Stockholm is the best place for your next family trip

January 12, 2016 04:30 PM
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Priyanka Mattoo
Abu Dhabi

Overview

May 23, 2018 11:21 AM
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Andrea Rip
Hotels

How to See the Boston Marathon Like a Pro (According to a Hotel Concierge)

How to See the Boston Marathon Like a Pro (According to a Hotel Concierge)

April 15, 2015 11:38 AM
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Jen Murphy
Singapore

Overview

June 22, 2018 01:31 PM
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Arwen Joyce
Air Travel News

What Happens When Lightning Strikes a Plane?

Aircraft are struck by lightning far more often than you think and it’s actually not as disastrous as you may imagine.

May 12, 2015 04:11 PM
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Katrina Martinez-Carter
Family Travel

Near and AFAR: Family Trips, New Hotels, and Trendy Tea

Near and AFAR: Family Trips, New Hotels, and Trendy Tea

October 8, 2014 02:13 PM
Food + Drink

Love Ravioli and Dumplings? You Need to Try This German Dish

The delicacy may have been born in a monastery—but it’s far from chaste.

October 11, 2013 07:19 PM
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Ella Lawrence
Other

Featured Travelers: Stephanie and Aashi of Traveling Spoon

To Stephanie Lawrence and Aashi Vel, the founders of Traveling Spoon, food is the focal point of their travels. They share some of their favorite food adventures.

October 18, 2013 08:18 PM
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Kim Fortson
Outdoor Adventure

Five Creatures You Can See by Kayak Near San Francisco

You don’t know the Bay Area until you’ve seen it from the water.

November 2, 2015 03:44 PM
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Jeremy Saum

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