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How Working in the French Quarter Showed Me a Different Side of New Orleans

In an excerpt from her debut memoir “The Yellow House,” NOLA native Sarah M. Broom reflects on a summer job she took in the heavily touristed French Quarter while home from college.

June 7, 2019 08:29 PM

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Sarah M. Broom

Cape Town, South Africa, City, Buildings, Table Mountain

Where to Go in Fall

10 Best Places to Travel in November

November is for late harvest festivals and early holiday markets.

September 29, 2025 01:46 PM

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Mark Ellwood

Travel Tips + Etiquette

I Hate Turbulence. Where Should I Sit on the Plane?

Turbulence is a fact of flying. But knowing where to sit and when to fly can help soften its blows.

September 13, 2024 07:00 AM

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Bailey Berg

Loyalty + Rewards

These Travel Credit Cards Are Offering New Benefits During COVID

New limited-time perks, including bonus points, statement credits, and even lower annual fees.

November 23, 2020 03:58 PM

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Eric Rosen

Person holding up a blue U.S. passport with a boarding pass tucked inside with what appears to be a blurred airport terminal in the background with people milling about

Visas + Passports

Americans Can Finally Renew Their Passports Online 24/7

It’s the U.S. passport news we’ve all been waiting for. Here’s how it works and who does and doesn’t have access to the new—now permanent—online renewal system.

September 18, 2024 01:48 PM

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Bailey Berg

History + Culture

You Have to Leave Tokyo to Try Japan’s Best Matcha

Here is where you can find the crème de la crème of the superfood.

August 14, 2024 05:15 PM

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Alex Schechter

Art + Architecture

Van Gogh Painting Stolen From Dutch Museum

Police are investigating a break-in at the Singer Laren museum, which is currently closed because of restrictions aimed at slowing the spread of the coronavirus.

March 30, 2020 12:14 PM

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Mike Corder

Rows of sun lounge chairs on a snow covered mountain

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Want to Remote Work From Anywhere? Here Are 10 Places We Can Personally Recommend

Afar’s own remote workers and digital nomads share their picks for where to plan a remote work trip, both abroad and in the USA.

February 28, 2025 01:50 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Epic Trips

Meandering through Maritime Canada by Rail

Encounter gorgeous views and friendly locals on a train ride across Eastern Canada.

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Qatar Airways Quad Suite that combines up to four seats and allows two seats to combine into a single bed

Air Travel News

Qatar Airways Is Launching a Highly Anticipated New Qsuite Business Seat—Here’s a Sneak Peek

The airline provided a first glance at images and mock-ups of a new business-class offering that is sure to impress.

July 23, 2024 06:46 PM

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Bailey Berg

Art + Architecture

Immerse Yourself in Frida Kahlo’s Dream in 9 Cities Across the World

Tickets are on sale in London, Los Angeles, Toronto, and other cities to experience the Mexican magical realist’s work as never before.

January 7, 2022 07:03 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Clockwise from top left: Drinks and food at Six Senses Zighy Bay in Oman (1st and 3rd); Alesund, Norway; Abu Dhabi, UAE, The Aquarium near Margaret River in Western Australia; street scene in Istanbul, Turkiye; Antwerp, Belgium; Koks Restaurant in Greenland

Where to Travel Next

We Took Hundreds of Trips This Year and These Are the Places We Would Go Back to in a Heartbeat

Afar’s team roamed wide in 2024. These were our favorite spots from a year of exploring.

December 13, 2024 01:33 PM

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Tim Chester

NYC’s New Observation Deck Is Delightfully Disorienting

Opening October 21, Summit One Vanderbilt is full of multi-sensory experiences.

October 19, 2021 04:03 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Tips + News

Inside Singapore’s New Jewel Complex at the World’s Best Airport

The brand-new extension is not just a mall. It is also a stunning garden attraction and a preview of the city-state’s best local restaurants and shops.

June 11, 2019 11:15 AM

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Charlene Fang

Ocean Cruises

The Case for Sailing the Middle East, One of the Most Underrated Cruise Destinations

AFAR’s special cruise correspondent recently cruised from Aqaba in Jordan to Athens on the newly launched superyacht “Emerald Azzurra.”

May 24, 2022 09:34 PM

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Fran Golden

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