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Beyond the Northern Lights: Stepping Into Finland’s Evolving Sámi Culture

For many, the thought of Finnish Lapland conjures images of reindeer and ancient traditions, but Europe’s oldest living indigenous culture is far from frozen in time.

September 3, 2019 07:30 PM

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Jill K. Robinson

Tips + News

Greece Bans Anyone Over 220 Pounds From Riding Santorini’s Donkeys

The Greek government now has a strict set of guidelines to protect the animals.

October 16, 2018 10:15 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Festivals + Events

Why Come to Tanglewood This Summer

Here’s what to know about the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra in the Berkshires.

Sponsored by Boston Symphony Orchestra

New Routes and Airline Deals for January

Air Travel News

Airlines Expand Routes in 2017 for More Nonstop Flights

New fuel-efficient planes mean longer (read: more nonstop) flights.

January 19, 2017 11:46 AM

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Ramsey Qubein

Tips + News

A New Biometrics Test Aims to Uncover Your True Travel Desires

Le Club AccorHotels’ “Seeker” project says it’ll let your heart—and brain waves—decide what your next trip should be. But does it actually work? We tested it to find out.

July 3, 2018 12:55 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Travel Tales

Meet the Artisans Keeping Tuscany’s Bookmaking Culture Alive

Writer Lisa Abend steps inside the small, family-run workshops where the ancient art of bookmaking lives on and sees a side of Italy too many travelers miss.

November 30, 2020 05:42 PM

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Lisa Abend

Packing Tips + Gear

How to Pack a Bike for Your Next Epic Adventure

Before you’re ready to roll, you’ll need to know how transport your bike and gear to the starting point.

August 31, 2018 08:22 PM

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Stacey McKenna

Health + Wellness

How a Travel Editor Overcame Her Crippling Fear of Flying

Despite years of white-knuckle flights, there was no way AFAR’s Michelle Baran was going to stop flying. She knew she had to beat her fear—she just didn’t know how.

January 6, 2020 04:41 PM

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Michelle Baran

Festivals + Events

6 European Festivals Crazier Than Mardi Gras

New Orleans’s wild celebrations are world-famous—but Europe’s carnival season is even wilder.

February 7, 2017 11:59 AM

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Chris Ciolli

Tips + News

Why New York’s Best Weekend Getaway Is Unmissable This Summer

A guide to what’s new and notable in Montauk.

May 31, 2019 11:46 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

The Future of Travel

L.A.’s New Tourism Campaign Celebrates Inclusiveness

It’s put forth the hashtag #everyoneiswelcome.

April 19, 2017 04:57 PM

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Matt Villano

Air Travel News

How to Eat Local at 35,000 Feet

SWISS brings the authentic flavors of Switzerland right to your airline seat.

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