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Life Artists: Why Aelfie Oudghiri Is Drawn to Rug Design

As a young woman making rugs, Oudghiri is an outlier putting a fresh spin on a traditional craft while tapping into her own family’s roots.

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History + Culture

How These U.S. Neighborhoods Got Their Odd Names

If names like Cabbagetown, Goose Hollow, and Normal Heights sound bizarre, just wait until you read about how they got those monikers in the first place.

March 19, 2018 08:25 PM

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Maya Kroth

Packing Tips + Gear

The Best Travel Accessories We Never Leave Home Without

Sure, you’d never travel without your toothbrush—but what about a refillable toothpaste tube?

December 14, 2023 11:46 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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

Epic Trips

Finding Colombia’s Roots in Ciudad Perdida, the Lost City

It isn’t an easy hike, but few journeys offer insight into indigenous life in Colombia like a trek to the ancient city of Teyuna.

January 11, 2018 05:45 PM

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Simon Willis

Museums + Galleries

“I Dream A World: Portraits of Black Women Who Changed America” Is the Photo Exhibit You Need to See Now

The show marks the first time in two decades that these original portraits of leading 20th-century African American women have been publicly on view.

February 24, 2020 03:06 PM

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Sarah Buder

Packing Tips + Gear

Valentine’s Day Gifts for People Who Love Travel (Almost) as Much as They Love You

14 gift ideas for the travel lover in your life

February 11, 2019 06:44 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Tips + News

The Five-Star COVID Treatment: How an L.A. Hotel Treats a Pandemic

The greatest luxury during COVID? Not having to worry about feeling safe for an hour.

August 12, 2020 06:09 PM

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Tim Chester

Air Travel News

Airhelp Is the App You Need for Your Next Delayed or Canceled Flight

Airhelp is a free app so you can claim money for inconvenient travel hiccups—with the scan of your boarding pass.

May 30, 2017 07:11 PM

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Matt Villano

Manhattan views from the rooftop and guest rooms at the 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge

Hotels

1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge Just Opened—And We Got An Inside Look

A first look at the nature-inspired, eco-conscious 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge

February 17, 2017 03:20 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Packing Tips + Gear

Why an Organization Expert From the Home Edit Always Packs . . . a Purse Tortilla

Professional organizers Joanna Teplin and Clea Shearer shared their own packing systems with AFAR, plus the importance of never leaving home without a pouch full of snacks.

March 10, 2021 11:14 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

River Cruises

Amazing Kid-Friendly Cruises That Aren’t on a Mega-Ship

Swap the waterslides for a smaller-ship, seafaring adventure to places like the Galápagos, Southeast Asia’s Mekong River, Antarctica, and the Amazon.

January 14, 2020 01:27 PM

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Fran Golden

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Summer Sizzle: Five Reasons to Visit Orlando Now

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