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5G Rollout Delayed After Airlines Warn of Major Disruptions

Carriers want the new service—which they say could wreak havoc on air travel—to be banned within two miles of airport runways.

January 18, 2022 04:10 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

History + Culture

A James Joyce–Inspired Literary Museum Just Opened in Dublin

The new Museum of Literature Ireland (MoLI) celebrates Ireland’s world-renowned literary heritage.

September 20, 2019 03:30 PM

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Sarah Buder

Travel for Good

6 Places to Visit Despite the Negative Headlines

With the right guidance, it’s possible to explore places you might have thought were off limits.

January 24, 2020 12:10 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

The pleasure of yakitori is experiencing the different textures: crunchy cartilage, chewy chicken skin, rich gizzards, and more.

Food + Drink

8 Essential Japanese Street Foods to Try

Navigate the delicious world of Japanese street food with this list of essential snacks, meals, and more—along with where in Japan to try them.

September 6, 2022 10:14 AM

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Yukari Sakamoto

Epic Trips

The Best Way to Experience Iceberg Season in Canada

A special technology invites travelers to track and chase glacial masses off Newfoundland and Labrador’s Atlantic coast.

February 28, 2018 05:28 PM

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Sarah Buder

Travel for Good

How Anthony Bourdain Inspired Us to Be Better Travelers

Following the June 2018 death of the beloved chef, writer, and TV host, AFAR editors reflect on the valuable lessons Bourdain taught through his enduring appetite for culture.

June 7, 2019 02:49 PM

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Sarah Buder

Style + Design

How Chinese Designers Are Starting to Make Their Mark in the Fashion World

With the success of the first season of “Master of Fashion,” Beijing designers are making a bid to help the capital of China become the world’s next city of style.

June 13, 2019 06:37 PM

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Marjorie Perry

Air Travel News

Which European Budget Airlines Can You Trust?

Following the collapse of Primera Air earlier this month, travelers may be wondering what the risks are when booking with Europe’s low-cost carriers.

October 26, 2018 04:26 PM

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Mike Arnot

Other

The Essential Guide to New Brunswick

Visit this wide-ranging province for outdoor adventure, historic sites, delicious seafood, and scenic sand dunes, sea caves, and rock towers.

February 19, 2020 12:22 PM

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Barbara Peck

Cities We Love

How to Feel at Home in Hong Kong

Our deputy editor returned to one of her favorite cities from childhood—and she packed an appetite.

April 21, 2017 01:34 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Virginia

Overview

September 2, 2023 10:46 PM

The Boulder flatirons, a group of sandstone rock formations, at sunset

Outdoor Adventure

7 Great Things to Do in Boulder, Colorado

From hiking to see the Flatirons to catching a show at the Velvet Elk Lounge, here are some of the best things to do in Boulder, Colorado.

October 28, 2022 04:02 PM

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Bailey Berg

History + Culture

These Colorful Photographs Provide a Stunning Portrait of Daily Life in Sub-Saharan Africa

Photographer Jessica Antola’s first monograph is a compelling look at everyday living in seven African countries.

March 27, 2018 07:26 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Food + Drink

Sipping Scotch With Master Distiller Julieann Fernandez

Mom, master blender, and forensics fanatic, Julieann Fernandez has helped reshape the Scotch whisky-maker mold.

October 29, 2021 04:15 PM

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Jenny Adams

Ocean Cruises

The Best Cruise Getaways From New York City

Whether you’re looking for a rush or relaxation, for beautiful beaches, or for far-flung lands, consider one of these blue-water sailings to escape the big city.

November 28, 2018 10:53 PM

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Fran Golden

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