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History + Culture

8 Reasons Yunnan is China’s Best Food Destination

This remote province in southwestern China boasts some of the world’s most delicious and unusual dishes

April 26, 2016 03:01 PM
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Georgia Freedman
Restaurants + Cafés

Where to Find Great, Affordable Food in Melbourne, Australia

The best eats in Melbourne also happen to be the cheapest.

February 19, 2016 07:16 PM
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Max Bonem
Small Ship Cruises

6 Secret Beaches Best Reached by Yacht

A former yacht crew member spills the beans.

November 5, 2015 05:17 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Festivals + Events

7 Ways to Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Summer of Love in San Francisco

From a big-deal exhibit to hotel deals, here’s how you can get groovy in the Bay Area this summer.

May 18, 2017 06:50 PM
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Tamara Palmer
Travel for Good

Voluntourism 101: How to Find a Reputable Wildlife Sanctuary in Africa

Want to make a positive impact on your next trip to Botswana or South Africa? Read on and learn how to vet voluntourism programs—and how to spot the fakes.

January 25, 2018 09:34 AM
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Adam Welz
Outdoor Adventure

New Zealand’s North Island Essentials

New Zealand’s North Island Essentials

February 17, 2016 04:47 PM
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Max Bonem
History + Culture

How Archaeology Showed Me a Different Side of Italy

For one writer, digging outside the Umbrian hill town of Orvieto brought her closer to its past and present.

May 12, 2020 04:52 PM
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Sara Button
Cities We Love

A Local’s Guide to Jaipur’s Royal Past and Glittering Future

Jaipur, the centuries-old home of Rajasthan’s royal family, is beginning to embrace the cutting edge. Samir Andrea Kasliwal, an heir to the 166-year-old Gem Palace, explains.

July 30, 2018 07:54 PM
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Samir Andrea Kasliwal
Tips + News

The Coolest Pads Now Bookable on Marriott’s New Homesharing Service

The hotel company’s version of Airbnb is now live and these are some of the standout homes.

May 10, 2019 07:51 PM
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Michelle Baran
Restaurants + Cafés

How Tokyo’s Coffee Culture Inspired an Indie American Brand

James Freeman, founder of Oakland-based Blue Bottle Coffee, hits the Tokyo scene and uncovers his favorite cafés along the way.

July 29, 2019 06:45 PM
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Adam H. Graham
Food + Drink

The Fascinating Story Behind One of Vienna’s Most Beloved Desserts

This beloved Austrian dessert is more than a culinary classic—it’s a source of national pride.

January 16, 2018 01:30 PM
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Sasha Martin
Hotels

AFAR Staffers Weigh In on Hotels vs. Airbnbs

Where you choose to stay can make or break your vacation.

November 7, 2016 02:04 PM
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Ashley Goldsmith
Weekend Getaways

The Greatest Mountain Town You’ve Never Heard Of

This under-the-radar retreat has good food and incredible access to nature.

January 31, 2017 11:50 AM
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Ashlea Halpern
Cities We Love

How to Make Sense of the Intense, Timeless, Thoroughly Modern Beauty of Bangkok

The Thai capital is sprawling and sometimes frustrating, but always exhilarating. Here are the best ways to dive in.

August 2, 2017 09:10 PM
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Tom Downey
History + Culture

The Stonewall Inn Is Set to Become a National Monument

So what, exactly, is a national monument?

May 18, 2016 05:21 PM
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Matt Villano

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