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Art + Culture

This Tokyo Bar on Wheels Never Parks in the Same Place Twice

Minibar Midori has no fixed address and announces its whereabouts on Instagram, so finding it is half the fun.

May 7, 2026 12:08 PM

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Marigold Warner

Left: Louisville, Kentucky - NuLu neighborhood streetscape; right: Play Dance Bar

LGBTQ Travel

I’ve Lived All Over the U.S. Here’s Why I Think the Best Gay Bars Are in Red States

If you’re traveling in the U.S. this June, these bars are more important than ever.

June 8, 2026 06:28 PM

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Matt Kirouac

A bartender in a white suit and black tie behind a stylish golden bar with five stools and palm fronds on either side

Bars + Nightlife

16 Hotel Bars We Keep Returning To

From lobby bars to rooftop lounges, these are the hotel bars Afar editors love checking out when they’re checking in.

July 3, 2024 11:05 AM

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Ann Shields

Food + Drink

Enjoy Fresh, Inspired Eating in New Zealand

Thanks to a bounty of ingredients, thriving culinary scenes, vineyards, craft brews, and more, gourmets can’t get enough of New Zealand’s distinctive mix of gastronomic influences.

Sponsored by Tourism New Zealand

Outdoor Adventure

How to See the Wonders of the World Without the Crowds

The Seven New Wonders of the World created some controversy when they were announced, but they—and the last remaining original Wonder—are still worth a visit, if you know how.

April 25, 2025 06:30 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Jue Let, Texas interior; How Do You Like Them Apples cocktail (also from Jue Let)

Food + Drink

From Ghee-Washed Mezcal to Fish Sauce Margaritas, Asian American–Owned Bars Are Changing How America Drinks

Scotch and chrysanthemum tea. Ghee-washed mezcal. Baijiu and mapo tofu. At these Asian American-owned bars, childhood flavors are the inspiration behind inventive cocktails.

May 13, 2026 05:31 AM

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Katie Chang

Blue Water And Sky Lake Natoma And Rainbow Bridge Folsom California With Trees Reflected In Water People Paddling

History + Culture

This California Gold Rush Site Holds a Hidden Chapter of Black History

Visitors come to paddle, picnic, and bike along Folsom Lake, rarely realizing they’re standing on the site of a once-booming Black Gold Rush settlement.

February 6, 2026 12:43 PM

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Erika Mailman

A double-decker bar with a thatched roof floating in a turquoise ocean

Bars + Nightlife

7 of the Best Floating Bars Around the World

Enjoy a drink at one of these watery watering holes, which include a taco shop in the Caribbean and a historic barge in the Hudson River

September 11, 2024 02:56 AM

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Sophie Friedman

Bars + Nightlife

This Bar Was Just Named the Best in North America

The second annual North America’s 50 Best Bars list has been released—and a New York City venue has (once again) grabbed the top spot.

May 18, 2023 07:15 PM

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Bailey Berg

Bars + Nightlife

These Swanky Speakeasies Are Hidden in Unmarked Hotel Guest Rooms—Here’s How to Get In

We’ll tell you five locations, but it’s up to you to find the secret hotel keys and passcodes.

July 24, 2025 09:42 AM

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Matt Kirouac

Food + Drink

7 Rooftop Bars with the Best Drinks (and Views) of Asheville

Gaze out at the Blue Ridge Mountains and art deco skyline from behind your chilled martini glass.

April 17, 2024 12:37 PM

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Erin McGrady

An overhead shot of a table filled with Korean food, including steak, fried chicken, pickles, cocktails, and pizza

Food + Drink

Calgary’s Restaurant and Bar Scene Is Booming—Here’s Where to Eat and Drink Right Now

The third-largest city in Canada is moving beyond “meat and potatoes” with a forward-thinking restaurant and bar scene that’s among the most exciting in the nation.

November 19, 2025 12:41 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Road Trips

The 7 Best Drag Shows, Queer Nights, and Welcoming Bars Along Route 66

These safe and celebratory havens welcome people from all walks of life.

May 15, 2026 03:05 PM

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Matt Kirouac

COVID + Travel

How Rio’s Samba Schools Are Aiding the Coronavirus Effort in Brazil

Channeling energy usually reserved for elaborate Carnival costumes and headdresses, samba students have begun sewing essential items for healthcare workers.

April 8, 2020 01:05 PM

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Diarlei Rodrigues

Death & Co D.C. replaced the much-lauded Columbia Room—but it kept the iconic mural.

Bars + Nightlife

This Cult NYC Cocktail Bar Just Opened in Washington, D.C.—Here’s a Look Inside

The New York City bar has now expanded to its fourth location in the United States.

July 21, 2023 06:35 PM

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Bailey Berg

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