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Portugal’s Exquisite Historic Lodgings Offer a Window to the Past

The castles, palaces, and monastaries scattered across the Portuguese countryside are more than just relics of a time gone by.

June 8, 2018 07:15 PM

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Michelle da Silva Richmond

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to Find Your Travel Soulmate, According to a Matchmaker

Traveling takes a toll on even the best of friends—but it doesn’t have to.

August 10, 2015 02:09 PM

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Jen Murphy

Outdoor Adventure

This Is the Key to Staying Sane in an Instagram World

Freelance photographer Alina Rudya has a gorgeous Instagram feed, but she knows that slowing down and taking time to herself matters more than racking up Likes.

March 23, 2018 08:28 PM

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Miranda Smith

Travel for Good

How to Volunteer in the African Wilderness

Channel your inner safari guide while doing meaningful conservation work in Africa—but be sure to vet your program first.

January 25, 2018 02:31 PM

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Adam Welz

Other

5 of the Best Language Learning Apps for Your Travels Abroad

Whether you’re vacationing to France or learning Chinese for fun, there are so many language-learning tools available it can be overwhelming.

May 7, 2015 02:26 PM

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Kayla Matthews

Cities We Love

Why You Should Visit This Under-the-Radar City in Vietnam

A jumping-off point for exploring Hoi An on Vietnam’s central coast, Da Nang is coming into its own with new attractions and resorts, yet it still feels largely untouristed.

December 21, 2018 11:18 AM

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Kate Appleton

Safari

The Best African Safari for Every Type of Traveler

Longtime safari guide and travel adviser Kent Redding shares how to choose the right adventure, whether you’re traveling with young family members or a fiancé.

May 26, 2015 02:34 PM

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Jen Murphy

Costa Rica

Overview

October 4, 2019 04:35 PM

National Parks

As Trump Shrinks National Lands, Stakeholders Resist

The president announces plans to reduce Utah’s Grand Staircase–Escalante and Bears Ears monuments, and advocacy groups and outdoor retailers gird for a fight.

December 6, 2017 08:53 PM

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Matt Villano

Travel Tips + Etiquette

The 50 Best Things to Do This Summer in All 50 States: The Midwest

May 21, 2015 06:47 PM

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Sarah Purkrabek

COVID + Travel

This Is When Caribbean Islands Are Reopening for Tourism

A country-by-country guide to which islands are welcoming back international travelers—plus the new rules that aim to keep both visitors and locals safe from COVID-19.

October 20, 2020 07:00 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

France

Overview

March 31, 2021 11:30 AM

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Jennifer Ladonne

Travel for Good

A Preview of the Learning AFAR Trip to Costa Rica

World of Hyatt, AFAR, and No Barriers USA are helping Chicago-area students experience life-changing travel this summer. Here’s a look at what’s in store!

June 19, 2017 03:03 PM

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World of Hyatt

Road Trips

What It’s Really Like on the Road in Mexico

How to wander from deserts of Guanajuato to the lush Pacific Coast by bus and by car

August 9, 2016 06:40 PM

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Krista Connor

People

Edward Readicker-Henderson: A Writer Who Knew How to Live

We say farewell to AFAR contributor Edward Readicker-Henderson

June 16, 2016 02:24 PM

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Jeremy Saum

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