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Style + Design

Food Trucks, Wineries, and Hotels: Stunning Shipping Container Projects Around the World

A 340-page architecture book chronicles more than a decade of shipping container developments around the world.

April 1, 2020 05:49 PM

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Sarah Buder

Travel for Good

Coolest Travel Jobs: What It’s Like to Be a Wildland Firefighter

It involves a lot more traveling—and a lot less water—than you might think.

November 28, 2017 07:00 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

Meet South Africa’s First Black Female Winemaker

As the first black South African woman to make wine and launch her own label, Ntsiki Biyela is a pioneer.

April 20, 2017 02:52 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Packing Tips + Gear

Here’s How Your Beloved Le Creuset Pot Was Made

Take a peek at how the world’s most iconic cookware is forged in France.

July 29, 2016 06:38 PM

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Lindsey Tramuta

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to Have the Ultimate Vacation on the World’s Biggest Cruise Ship

Set sail on Royal Caribbean’s new Symphony of the Seas and you’ll be rubbing elbows with close to 6,700 fellow passengers. Here’s how to do it smarter.

April 13, 2018 01:26 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

The Great Migration of wildebeest herds migrating through East Africa is a year-round experience.

Travel for Good

The Great Migration in East Africa Is One of the World’s Greatest Spectacles. But Will Tourism Ruin It?

One guide’s viral social media post is forcing the safari world to confront the pressure that tens of thousands of tourists put on East Africa’s most iconic wildlife event.

August 4, 2025 07:48 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

National Parks

10 National Park Events You Can’t Miss This Summer

It’s a celebration!

April 15, 2016 05:32 PM

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Kyana Moghadam

Art + Architecture

In Guadalajara, Young Designers Are Putting a Modern Spin on Traditional Ceramics

With their high-design, handcrafted pieces, these artisans are reimagining a legacy.

June 1, 2018 06:57 PM

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Brooke Porter Katz

Travel Vanguard

Vanguard 2017: Beks Ndlovu, Founder of African Bush Camps

The boundary-breaking founder of an up-and-coming safari lodge company brings travelers closer to the natural beauty of his homeland.

September 27, 2017 08:00 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Art + Architecture

OMG! You Can Visit “Schitt’s Creek” in Real Life

Fans of the hit show can tour the wacky town at a new pop-up exhibition.

October 25, 2019 12:32 PM

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Billie Cohen

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

This Laid-Back Wine Region Is All About Pinot, Redwoods, and Apples

Rich reds, bright whites, and delicious plates: Why Anderson Valley, a hidden wine enclave two hours north of San Francisco, deserves a spot on your tour of Northern California.

April 19, 2019 06:33 PM

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Brooke Vaughan

Tips + News

These Companies Will Pay You to Travel and Pursue Your Dream

Two new contests will pay big for those looking to shake up their 9 to 5.

August 20, 2019 09:29 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

Rosewood Schloss Fuschl opens July 2024 and is located in a restored castle on Lake Fuschl in Austria.

Hotels

Hotel Watchlist: Summer Openings Smart Travelers Should Know About

Afar’s resident hotel expert shares the summer 2024 openings that are worth a special trip.

May 31, 2024 01:48 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Health + Wellness

These 14 Places Around the World Have Unique Ways to Find Happiness

How different is the aloha spirit from joie de vivre? This global primer will help you find joy in any language.

July 10, 2025 02:44 PM

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Tim Chester

Where to Travel Next

Why This Mexican Caribbean Magic Town Needs to Be on Your Radar

From outdoor adventures to stunning Mayan archaeological sites, Bacalar makes for a truly magical getaway.

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