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Health + Wellness

This Is How You Live on Swiss Time

AFAR chose a destination at random and sent writer Taffy Brodesser-Akner— with 24 hours’ notice—to Switzerland, where she learned a lesson in Swiss serenity.

December 11, 2015 02:23 PM
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Taffy Brodesser-Akner
Food + Drink

Who Makes the Best Pastries in Spain? The Nuns, of Course

A pilgrimage for Seville’s convent pastries requires a sweet tooth—and a little faith.

September 26, 2016 05:37 PM
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Anna Vodicka
Road Trips

Take the Ultimate Spanish Road Trip From Barcelona

Medieval villages, back roads, and the Wild Pyrenees

June 24, 2016 07:58 PM
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Chris Ciolli
Festivals + Events

What It’s Like to Celebrate Thanksgiving Abroad

AFAR Staffers share their experiences celebrating Thanksgiving around the world

November 23, 2015 08:35 PM
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Maggie Fuller
History + Culture

How to Visit Puglia’s Ancient Olive-Oil Producers

Families who took care of these orchards produced their olive oil underground to hide it from pirates.

November 23, 2015 07:17 PM
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Will McGough
Art + Culture

What All-American Culture Looks Like to a First-Time Visitor

During an epic U.S. road trip, a Lithuanian photographer discovers bluegrass, bagels, and classic Americana ways of life.

August 13, 2015 05:32 PM
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Algirdas Bakas
Hiking + Cycling

4 Stunning Bushwalks Near Sydney

Bushwalk, hike, trek—whatever you call them, here are four musts for a nature-filled afternoon in Sydney

March 16, 2016 07:57 PM
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Elizabeth Claire Alberts
Travel Insiders

Coolest Travel Jobs: What It’s Like to Be a Professional Ghost Hunter

We talked to a paranormal investigator about ghost-hunting fakery, airport-security woes, and his most chilling experience.

October 24, 2017 12:10 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
AFAR Company Updates

Q&A with Victoria Fantauzzi, Who Just Raised $24K for Learning AFAR

A reader dedicated her company’s annual fundraiser to Learning AFAR and raised a bunch of money. All completely unsolicited.

September 25, 2015 02:20 PM
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Nick Rowlands
Family Travel

4 Unique Kid-Friendly Ideas for Family Travel

How to have fun—but not your typical fun—for all ages.

March 11, 2016 07:45 PM
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Nicoletta Richardson
Food + Drink

This is Why You Should Give Paraguayan Food a Chance

We sent writer Paul Greenberg on a Spin the Globe trip to Paraguay—and it opened his eyes to a totally unfamiliar cuisine.

June 29, 2015 06:50 PM
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Paul Greenberg
History + Culture

The Surprising Story of Journey’s Filipino Frontman

Well, it’s actually not that surprising once you learn about musical culture in the Philippines.

February 10, 2016 08:14 PM
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Bruce Northam
Art + Culture

5 Amazing Hacienda Hotels: Experiencing Ecuador’s History

Find the historic hacienda hotel that’s got your travel type down to a tee.

November 10, 2015 03:21 PM
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Karen Catchpole
Bars + Nightlife

You Won’t Believe What People in Tofino Put In Their Drinks

The surf town takes serious advantage of their local ingredients—and not just in their food.

November 9, 2015 07:30 PM
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Charyn Pfeuffer
Safari

10 Fascinating Lessons You Can Learn on Safari

Sometimes, these wild revelations even mirror the human world.

April 25, 2017 06:47 PM
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Kathryn Romeyn

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