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Festivals + Events

You Can Party at Dracula’s Castle in Transylvania This Halloween

A travel company offers two Romania tours that include an All Hallow’s Eve bash at the Bran Castle.

September 17, 2018 05:40 PM

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Michelle Baran

Bars + Nightlife

Why Spain Is the Best Place to Rekindle a Love of Late Nights

AFAR spins the globe and sends novelist Mira T. Lee on a last-minute trip to Spain, where she rediscovers a forgotten side of herself.

July 24, 2019 03:29 PM

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Mira T. Lee

Road Trips

The West Texas Road Trip You Didn’t Know You Were Missing

Also known as the “Get-Out-of-Marfa” road trip.

July 21, 2017 12:57 PM

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Sarah Theeboom

Air Travel News

Do You Really Need Travel Insurance?

Trip protection can bump the cost of a getaway, but it can save the day when your best-laid plans fall apart, which leaves many travelers wondering if it’s worth the cost.

June 26, 2020 01:56 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

Cruise

First Mediterranean Cruise Sets Sail With Mandatory Coronavirus Tests

Anyone who tested positive, had a fever, or had COVID-19 symptoms was denied boarding on the “MSC Grandiosa,” the first cruise to set sail from Italy since the lockdown in March.

August 17, 2020 05:34 PM

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Frances D’Emilio

History + Culture

Hands Down, This Is the Coolest New Bridge in Vietnam

You could say that the designers behind Vietnam’s viral pedestrian bridge truly deserve a round of applause.

August 1, 2018 04:01 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Air Travel News

Why This New Nonstop Flight to Lisbon Is a Game Changer

The City of Seven Hills has never been closer to the City by the Bay.

June 19, 2019 12:53 PM

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Nicole Antonio

Weekend Getaways

3 Weekend Getaways From Sydney

Whether you have one night or four to explore the region outside Sydney, these three weekend trips will give you nature, nurture, and wine in spades.

February 25, 2021 08:25 AM

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Laura Dannen Redman

a woman in braids holds a small glass piece at the Corning Museum's glass shop. she is surrounded by other glass pieces.

Museums + Galleries

What to Buy at the World’s Coolest Museum Gift Shops. Because We All Know the Shops Are Why We Go to Museums.

Because sometimes the finest masterpiece is the one you take home.

November 24, 2025 07:58 AM

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Ashlea Halpern

Cities We Love

These Dream-Like Gardens in London Are Perfect in All Seasons

One writer on how a sliver of land along the Thames became her go-to spot for solace, joy, and rest.

March 25, 2020 01:36 PM

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Kelly Dawson

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Outdoor Adventure

12 Charming Small Towns in Portugal That Look Straight Out of a Storybook

From the mountains to the shores of the Atlantic, these Portuguese villages are worthy of every detour.

November 27, 2024 01:17 PM

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Joana Taborda

Air Travel News

This Trip Lets You Ring in the New Year in Both Tokyo and Las Vegas

Revelers will fly across time zones on a private jet to experience two countdowns on two continents.

October 26, 2018 05:47 PM

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Michelle Baran

Restaurants + Cafés

Alton Brown on the Trip That Changed His Life

AFAR sent food expert and television personality Alton Brown to a destination he’d never visited with just 24 hours’ notice—here’s what transpired.

June 2, 2017 07:18 PM

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Sarah Buder

Winter Sports

Here’s Why Après-Ski is Better in Canada

Whether you prefer wine, beer, or spirits, these towns are taking drinking to a new, delicious level.

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