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What You Should Know About Travel in Iran—and the Rest of the Middle East—Right Now

As tensions escalate after the assassination of Iran’s top general, we turned to travel experts for advice on visiting the Middle East right now. In short, don’t cancel anything just yet.

January 9, 2020 09:50 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Food + Drink

Required Eating: 8 Meals Not to Miss in Curaçao

Taste your way through Curaçao’s varied culture with dishes like Indonesian beef stew, funchi fries, stuffed cheese, and more.

July 7, 2021 12:14 PM

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Rosalind Cummings-Yeates

Tips + News

Amsterdam Tests Electric Autonomous Boats on Its Canals

Electric cars, meet your competition. Electric boats are on the way.

June 3, 2021 02:48 PM

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Mike Corder

Hotels

This Is China’s New $1.6 Billion Atlantis Sanya Resort

With underwater suites, waterslides, and a record-setting aquarium, it’s a luxury hotel with the soul of a theme park.

February 26, 2018 01:26 PM

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Matthew Phenix

Air Travel News

6 Tips for Picking the Best Airport for Your Next Trip

Just because a certain hub is the cheapest option definitely doesn’t mean it’s the best.

October 21, 2019 04:22 PM

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Robin Saks Frankel

Travel for Good

How Anthony Bourdain Inspired Us to Be Better Travelers

Following the June 2018 death of the beloved chef, writer, and TV host, AFAR editors reflect on the valuable lessons Bourdain taught through his enduring appetite for culture.

June 7, 2019 02:49 PM

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Sarah Buder

Tips + News

Why This Year Is the Best Time to Visit Hawaii

After a volcanic eruption and floods devastated parts of the state in 2018, Hawaii is back and better (and more affordable) this year. Here are a few specific reasons why you should go now.

February 11, 2019 01:18 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Art + Culture

13 U.S. Music Halls That Raise the Bar

From Knoxville’s Tennessee Theatre to Pasadena’s Ambassador Auditorium, these concert venues hit just the right note.

February 13, 2019 01:45 PM

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Brooke Vaughan

Tips + News

Notre Dame Cathedral Is Not Saved Yet

Before restoration work can begin on the Paris landmark, one crucial step needs to be completed in 2020.

January 7, 2020 10:02 AM

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Sylvie Corbet

Hotels

Checking In with the Park Hyatt New York

A contemporary art collection and one-of-a-kind amenities are among the reasons this Midtown Manhattan hotel meets our “AFAR Recommended” standards. Here’s a closer look at what to expect.

Sponsored by Park Hyatt

Sliabh Liag, in Donegal, are some of Ireland's highest sea cliffs—and some of the highest in Europe.

Hiking + Cycling

Yes, You Can Now Hike the Appalachian Trail—in Ireland

Consider it another 279 miles tacked onto your journey of 2,000+ miles.

November 9, 2022 02:33 PM

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Jacqueline Kehoe

Road Trips

The Perfect Road Trip on the Minnesota River Valley National Scenic Byway

A drive along this southern route reveals endangered landscapes, historic sites, and a German-style brewery that survived Prohibition.

September 28, 2021 05:27 PM

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Cinnamon Janzer

Air Travel News

Are Airplane Seats Too Small? The FAA Launches Review and Gets an Earful

Fed up with packed airplanes, tight legroom, and pint-sized coach seats? The U.S. government wants to hear from you.

August 12, 2022 10:44 AM

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Barbara Peterson

Denmark’s Popular Abandoned Lighthouse Is Moving

Tips + News

Rubjerg Knude has fallen victim to encroaching sands.

July 12, 2019 03:32 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

In Russia, you don’t put your shot glass down until you’ve emptied it.

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Bar Exam: How to Drink Like a Local in 20 Countries

What may seem like normal bar behavior in the United States might not be acceptable elsewhere. Here’s a rundown of drinking etiquette in countries around the world.

March 9, 2018 08:25 PM

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Chris Ciolli

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