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Packing Tips + Gear

One Bag to Rule Them All: The New Backpack That Adapts to Your Travel Needs

Black Ember’s tough new Citadel pack offers an array of detachable straps, handles, and gear compartments.

May 14, 2018 05:01 PM

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Matthew Phenix

People

Rufus Wainwright Wants to Show You Cuba (Really)

The musician has taken a shine to Havana—and wants to show you around his favorite spots.

May 24, 2017 12:20 PM

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Vanita Salisbury

Food + Drink

6 Can’t-Miss Experiences on This Olive-Obsessed Japanese Island

Olive fanatics rejoice: Shodoshima, an off-the-beaten-path island in southern Japan, is a haven for all things olive (there’s even an olive theme park!).

March 11, 2019 03:37 PM

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Laura Martin

The Future of Travel

How Your Hotel Might Be Helping to End Hunger

Luxury hotels are stepping up to feed their communities—literally.

February 16, 2017 06:23 PM

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Allyson Reedy

Hawaii Bans Reef-Destroying Sunscreens and Hotels Are Already Onboard

The state’s restrictions on the sale of sunscreens containing the toxic chemicals oxybenzone and octinoxate won’t take effect until January of 2021, but change is already afoot.

May 9, 2018 03:28 PM

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Matthew Phenix

Beaches

How to Feel Good and Do Good on Your Next Hawaiian Vacation

Say “mahalo” and thank Hawaii for its stunning scenery and warm hospitality while enjoying your regularly scheduled vacation plans

March 14, 2017 07:07 PM

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Will McGough

Art + Architecture

Rainbows, Ball Pits, and Balloons Collide at New York’s Whimsical New Art Pop-Up

Color Factory’s latest interactive art installation is as close as you’ll get to your Willy Wonka dreams.

August 17, 2018 09:26 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

History + Culture

Can a Trip to the Holy Land Help a Republican and a Democrat Find Peace?

How a trip to the Middle East taught a blue-state liberal to get along with her red-state mother

December 12, 2017 09:34 AM

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Shilo Urban

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

Where to Drink Natural Wine from Chile

Here are the wineries to visit on your trip to Chilean wine country (or what to look for at your local wine shop).

June 11, 2019 05:53 PM

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Alice Feiring

Travel for Good

In Mexico City, It Doesn’t Get More Farm-to-Table Than This

Mexico City’s organic movement may be the key to saving an important and threatened local resource.

March 9, 2017 11:56 AM

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Lydia Carey

Hiking + Cycling

Experiencing Portugal Is All the More Vivid on a Walking Trip

The sights, sounds, and smells of Portugal are all the more vivid when you’re walking, as AFAR Ambassador Flash Parker recently discovered.

November 14, 2017 11:54 AM

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Flash Parker

Beaches

5 Tips for Responsibly Exploring Reefs

Now is the best time to explore healthy reef systems—just make sure you’re doing it the right way.

December 3, 2017 07:00 PM

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Danielle Walsh

Destination Spotlight

Travels among the First Nations of Northern Vancouver Island

March 28, 2018 08:00 PM

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Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada

Restaurants + Cafés

The Best New Restaurants in London in 2018

From a Michelin star winner in Piccadilly to a casual laksa bar in Islington, these eight newcomers are worth a trip to London.

December 13, 2018 10:34 AM

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Emma John

Outdoor Adventure

Give the Gift of Transformative Travel, and Give Everything

Travel has the power to transform. This holiday season, gift outdoor experiences that will offer new perspectives.

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