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4 Haunted Irish Castles—That You Can Stay In

Stay at one of these haunted castles in the place where Halloween first began: Ireland.

October 19, 2015 03:44 PM

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Yvonne Gordon

Other

An Expert Explains the Magic of Mardi Gras

As AFAR Experiences looks forward to its trip to New Orleans in March 2019, we turned to New Orleans native Arthur Hardy for some insights on the city’s most famous celebration

September 5, 2018 11:38 PM

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New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corporation

Small Ship Cruises

The Cure for Social Media Fatigue Is an Amazon River Cruise

A smartphone addict finds out what happens when she’s forced to disconnect deep in the Amazon rain forest.

February 12, 2018 09:43 AM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Bars + Nightlife

Everything You Need to Know to Buy Legal Weed in California

Recreational cannabis use is legal in California—and now, shops are licensed to sell it. But who can buy it? Where can you smoke it? We answer all your burning questions.

March 1, 2018 05:25 PM

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David Lytle

National Parks

Everything You Need to Know to Plan a Trip to Haida Gwaii

Separated from mainland Canada by the stormy Hecate Strait, the 150-island archipelago of Haida Gwaii is tough to reach but rich in rewards. Here’s how to visit.

December 3, 2017 07:00 PM

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Miranda Smith

The Influencer: Christopher Kostow, Chef

Where to go in California, according to the executive chef of The Restaurant at Meadowood.

June 14, 2018 08:00 PM

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Andrew Parks

Beaches

Beyond Tokyo: Exploring Okinawa, the Hawaii of Japan

A visit to Okinawa, famous for its long-living people, will make you want to stay as long as you can, too.

November 29, 2016 08:44 PM

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Janice Leung Hayes

Festivals + Events

Where to Watch the Total Solar Eclipse in August

Skip Jackson Hole and head to this less-crowded spot instead.

June 19, 2017 06:25 PM

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Frederick Reimers

Art + Architecture

Behind the Bauhaus: Influential Women Who Helped Shape a Movement

As the world commemorates the 100th anniversary of the legendary German art school, its rarely recognized female trailblazers step further into the spotlight.

April 18, 2019 06:02 PM

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Sarah Buder

Festivals + Events

See the Turtles of Hawaii Celebrate Their Own Independence Day

Forget fireworks; this is the most awe-inspiring Independence Day celebration out there.

June 24, 2016 02:13 PM

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Sarah Purkrabek

Museums + Galleries

You Can See Immersive Van Gogh Digital Art Shows in Over 40 U.S. Cities

Tickets are on sale in New York, Chicago, and other cities for five different traveling exhibitions featuring the Dutch painter’s famous works.

December 14, 2021 05:18 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Packing Tips + Gear

How Realistic Is It to Really Move to Another Country?

Here are countries with lax visa requirements—either for relocation or a long vacation

November 10, 2016 12:47 PM

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Matt Villano

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

Meet South Africa’s First Black Female Winemaker

As the first black South African woman to make wine and launch her own label, Ntsiki Biyela is a pioneer.

April 20, 2017 02:52 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Air Travel News

I Took Uber Copter From Manhattan to JFK—Here’s What It’s Like

For $205, the 10-minute flight to the airport was worth it for the views alone but also was a huge time saver.

October 3, 2019 08:54 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Tips + News

Our Favorite Travel Stories of 2019

These were the stories we were most excited to read—and share—this year.

December 18, 2019 12:44 PM

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Staff

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