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Travel Tales

What Author Paul Theroux Loves (and Hates) the Most About Travel

What Author Paul Theroux Loves (and Hates) the Most About Travel

September 24, 2015 02:16 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
Family Travel

Coolest Travel Jobs: What It’s Like to Be a Disney Imagineer

It’s not easy to create the magical experience found at Disney parks. Here’s a glimpse at what goes on behind the scenes—and how one Imagineer found his calling at a young age.

November 10, 2017 04:33 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
Los Angeles

Overview

June 7, 2019 04:49 PM
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Susan Mason
History + Culture

The Truth About Austria’s Dark Side

With 24 hours’ notice, AFAR sent writer Tom Rachman to Vienna where, on his quest to discover  the soul of the Austrian capital, he  stumbled upon the city’s  darker side.

August 15, 2017 07:24 PM
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Tom Rachman
Tips + News

What Life Looks Like in Locked-Down Countries

Across the globe, countries are closing borders and asking citizens to stay home in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak. Here’s what people are doing to cope.

April 24, 2020 02:00 PM
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Terry Ward
People

Coolest Travel Jobs: What It’s Like to Live in Antarctica as a Polar Scientist

From leading an Antarctic cruise to studying the effects of climate change

July 31, 2017 04:08 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
Williamsburg

Overview

May 17, 2018 12:08 PM
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Kerry McGee
Restaurants + Cafés

This Is the Secret Michelin-Star Capital of the World

The best place to eat in Germany is in a little village in a forest.

April 13, 2017 12:17 PM
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David Farley
Road Trips

Why a Road Trip Is the All-American Way to Build a Friendship

On a drive through the American South, two women from vastly different backgrounds forge an unlikely bond.

October 3, 2017 04:39 PM
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Emma John
History + Culture

5 Things You May Not Know About the Taj Mahal

Even placards and guidebooks don’t reveal everything about the most-visited tourist spot in India

February 17, 2016 06:35 PM
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Kiran Mehta
Marrakech

Overview

May 17, 2018 01:43 PM
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Tara Stevens
Art + Culture

Where to Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Learn about and celebrate indigenous history.

October 12, 2015 02:10 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Cities We Love

These 5 Artists and Makers Have Completely Remade Detroit

Craft, design, and a do-it-all spirit are fueling Detroit’s rebirth. Meet the creatives ushering in a new era for the Motor City.

August 5, 2016 02:31 PM
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Joshua M. Bernstein
Aspen

Overview

May 23, 2018 04:09 PM
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Holly Upper
Epic Trips

Where to Go in Canada According to Locals

Influential Canadians reveal their favorite under-the-radar places in the Great White North.

June 12, 2017 07:04 PM
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Ashlea Halpern

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