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Water Sports

This Is Hawai‘i’s Other Coolest Sport

Why you should skip surfing and go bodyboarding instead

June 29, 2017 12:17 PM

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Will McGough

Style + Design

A Design Lover’s Guide to Art Nouveau in Europe

Despite a relatively short period of popularity, art nouveau left its mark in cities across Europe; these are the best places to spot the ornate, elegant style.

September 13, 2018 07:43 PM

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Chris Ciolli

Hotels

How Can Hotels Stay Ecofriendly in a Highly Sanitized World?

Can hotels keep travelers—and the earth—safe at the same time during a pandemic?

September 21, 2020 10:04 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Air Travel News

There’s a Less Obnoxious Way to Recline Your Airplane Seat

As personal space on airplanes dwindles, the right to recline your seat is being called into question. Two AFAR editors hashed it out to find a solution to the issue.

February 19, 2020 03:46 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Photo Essays

11 Photos From Around the World for Anyone Who Really, Really Loves Space

Photographer Robert Ormerod goes on his own galactic mission: to document stargazers and interplanetary dreamers around the world.

September 27, 2018 12:57 PM

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Sara Button

Health + Wellness

Finland’s Sauna Tour Is the Relaxation Vacation of Our Dreams

A trail of nine saunas in Kuusamo, Finland, introduces visitors to the many different kinds of Finnish sauna in the coziest way possible.

January 18, 2018 05:31 PM

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Jill K. Robinson

Travel for Good

Carbon Offsets Can Really Make a Difference—Here’s How

That money doesn’t just assuage a little ecoguilt; it has an impact where it counts.

April 22, 2021 06:38 PM

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Tim Chester

Winter 2022

6 Voluntourism Trips That Help You Give Back

Imagine sharing your skill set with locals while on vacation—and learning from them at the same time. These travel experiences empower everyone involved.

November 12, 2021 11:12 AM

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Holly Tuppen

Family Travel

Dragons, Lions, and Harry Potter: Your Perfect Family Adventure Awaits

Your clan is sure to stay engaged when you take one of these expert-led day tours.

Sponsored by Context Travel

Epic Trips

How One Traveler Discovered Inner Strength at the Grand Canyon

A physical challenge amid vast natural beauty led to a transformative moment for this woman.

Sponsored by the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Card from Chase

Tips + News

The World’s Best Cities for Biking, Ranked

A Copenhagen-based firm has released a list of the world’s top cycling cities.

July 8, 2019 05:15 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Winter Sports

How Telluride Taught Me to Love Skiing

A sun-seeking Californian discovers a whole new world of adventure travel in the snow.

February 13, 2017 03:33 PM

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Maggie Fuller

A turquoise lake surrounded by pine trees, with snow-capped mountains in the background.

Tips + News

Behr Paint Will Pay You $10K to Travel for “Color Inspiration” This Summer

The company is hiring one lucky individual to source ideas for new paint hues from destinations across North America.

April 25, 2019 04:47 PM

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Sarah Buder

Solo Travel

Travel Tips From an Adventurer Who Walked 7,456 Miles Across Africa

Mario Rigby recently returned from a walk across Africa, traversing the continent from Capetown to Cairo. The journey took two years and three months. Here’s what he learned.

June 15, 2018 04:30 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

On Air: Michael Holtz on the Best Business Class, Flight Shaming, and “Secret” Air Routes

AFAR Advisor

An Interview With Michael Holtz on the Best Business Class, Flight Shaming, and “Secret” Air Routes

SmartFlyer has built a successful business on air ticketing and more.

July 31, 2019 05:28 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

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