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Travel Tips + Etiquette

Where to Shop for Authentic Hawaiian Crafts in Hilo Town, Big Island

From pro-grade ukuleles to genuine aloha fabrics to life-changing mochi, it’s all here in Hilo Town on Hawaii Island

December 8, 2015 07:45 PM

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Pam Mandel

Travel for Good

Will Travel Save—or Destroy—the Maldives?

Lisa Abend dives into a beautiful, confusing paradise that may be gone by the end of the century.

January 30, 2020 12:06 PM

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Lisa Abend

History + Culture

7 Free Travel Journals to Dive Into

Under-the-radar publications to explore over the holidays

November 18, 2016 08:05 PM

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Pat Tompkins

Fort Lauderdale

Overview

February 24, 2021 03:57 PM

History + Culture

A Walking Tour of Budapest’s Jewish Quarter

From hushed synagogues to rollicking “ruin bars,” follow history’s path through this fascinating Budapest neighborhood.

July 9, 2019 10:52 AM

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John Newton

Hotels

Get a Behind-the-Scenes Peek at These 3 New Design Hotels

Three designers share what makes their hotel projects so special

August 15, 2016 12:29 PM

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Sandra Ramani

Restaurants + Cafés

The Mythical Beef Sandwich You Need in Your Life

Chef Samin Nosrat spent years hearing others fantasize about a particular Florentine panino. Her first bite didn’t go exactly as planned—but here’s why it was worth the pilgrimage.

April 14, 2017 12:15 PM

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Samin Nosrat

River Cruises

Why This Rhine Cruise Is a Feast for All the Senses

AmaWaterways heightens the experience by going beyond the Rhine’s magical scenery. Here’s how.

December 10, 2019 10:10 AM

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AmaWaterways

Bars + Nightlife

Las Vegas’s New Trend Has Revolutionized Its Nightlife

Gone are the days when partying in Las Vegas only involved bottle service or all-night gambling.

February 15, 2017 02:07 PM

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Matt Villano

Art + Architecture

Eight Unmissable Art Shows in Europe This Fall

Across the continent, several new exhibitions are worth building a trip around.

August 23, 2018 03:12 PM

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Kimberly Bradley

AFAR Company Updates

Announcing New Photography Expeditions in Partnership with Nikon

Travel deeper and photograph better when you join one of our immersive small group trips, departing January through March 2018.

October 4, 2017 11:31 AM

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Staff

Beaches

This Tiny Bahamian Island Is the Getaway You Need

Its vibe is so chill, it attracted a luxury boutique hotel group focused on deep travel experiences.

April 11, 2017 05:44 PM

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Erin Lentz

Where to Travel Next

Jamaica’s Real Rhythm Lies Far From Where Most Travelers Stay

The island’s tastiest secret is found beyond the resorts and beaches listed in the guidebooks.

November 29, 2016 06:55 PM

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Mark Byrne

History + Culture

What I Learned Hawking Sweet Potatoes with a Street Vendor in Taiwan

When one traveler volunteered to spend the day helping one of Taipei’s Sweet Potato Mamas with her food cart, she learned that the best views of the city are found at street level.

September 19, 2017 06:15 PM

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Anna Mindess

Cruise

The Places That Change Us and How We Can Avoid Changing Them

Inspired by her recent Silversea expedition to Antarctica, AFAR Ambassador Rachel Rudwall reflects on what it means to travel not only deeper but also more responsibly.

April 10, 2017 01:07 PM

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Silversea

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