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6 Can’t-Miss Experiences on This Olive-Obsessed Japanese Island

Olive fanatics rejoice: Shodoshima, an off-the-beaten-path island in southern Japan, is a haven for all things olive (there’s even an olive theme park!).

March 11, 2019 03:37 PM

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Laura Martin

Festivals + Events

5 Tips for Planning a Trip to the 2016 Rio Olympics

April 7, 2016 12:00 PM

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Nick Pachelli

Food + Drink

Yes, You Really Should Check Out the Local Farmers’ Market

It’s not just a twee answer to “What should I do while I’m here?”

October 6, 2016 12:17 PM

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Will McGough

5 Ways to Explore San Francisco's Farmers' Markets

Cities We Love

5 Great San Francisco Farmers’ Markets

There’s so many more farmers’ markets to explore than the Ferry Building’s

November 5, 2015 01:45 PM

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Tamara Palmer

Restaurants + Cafés

Seven Valentine’s Day Menus Worth The Splurge in NYC This Year

We usually steer clear of restaurants on Hallmark’s favorite holiday, but these menus might change our minds.

February 11, 2016 03:04 PM

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Katherine Martinelli

Bars + Nightlife

The Late-Night Secret Ireland’s Pubs Don’t Want You to Know About

Former Dublin resident Jessica Colley Clarke details the cheeky, illegal, but somewhat common tradition of the lock-in.

February 4, 2016 04:03 PM

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Jessica Colley Clarke

Air Travel News

Shipping Versus Checking Luggage: What You Should Know

After several airlines all recently raised their baggage fees, travelers may be wondering whether shipping their suitcases is a better option than checking them.

September 28, 2018 04:48 PM

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Michelle Baran

Disney

What’s the Difference Between Disneyland and Walt Disney World?

We won’t go so far as to say the two theme park resorts are like night and day, but there are some key points of variation that you should consider before booking a trip.

August 28, 2019 11:10 AM

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Nicole Antonio

Food + Drink

A Guide to Nova Scotia’s Secret Food and Wine Paradise

Atlantic Canada is a treasure trove for traveling foodies.

February 9, 2016 04:12 PM

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Renee Suen

Bars + Nightlife

The West Coast is Seeing a Boom in Small Craft Cider Breweries

New tasting rooms are fresh to the core.

October 23, 2015 07:14 PM

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Lora Shinn

Bars + Nightlife

3 New York Nightcaps You Just Can’t Miss

From the city’s finest green tea to cocktail explosions.

April 6, 2016 02:16 PM

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Matt Duckor

Packing Tips + Gear

Google Pixel Buds Review: What Travelers Need to Know

Like it or not, a pair of $159 earbuds is about to change international travel—and international travelers—forever.

September 24, 2018 11:29 AM

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Matthew Phenix

Health + Wellness

The Quiet Corner of Maui Where Real Relaxation Is Hiding

There’s a magic side to the 728-square-mile Hawaiian island that’s mobbed with 2.4 million visitors a year. Here’s how to find it.

August 8, 2018 03:27 PM

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Kate Sommers-Dawes

Food + Drink

Where to Eat and Drink in Mexico, according to a Chef

Chef Robert Berry traveled to Mexico City, Jalisco, and Oaxaca and realized he’d been tasting tequila wrong all these years

October 9, 2015 06:02 PM

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Jen Murphy

History + Culture

Is Montenegro the Most Relaxed Country in the Balkans?

AFAR chose a destination at random and sent writer Cyndi Stivers, with 24 hours’ notice, to a young Balkan country where life happens at the café.

June 2, 2016 08:26 PM

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Cyndi Stivers

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