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How to Fly in a Vintage WWII Aircraft in France

Plus, other insider tips from an expert travel advisor.

October 13, 2020 03:53 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Islands

For the Love of Rum and Sand: A Return to Turks and Caicos

After a two-year hiatus, a writer makes her way back to the serene Caribbean for sun, sand, and of course, rum.

March 21, 2022 11:43 AM

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Kristin Braswell

History + Culture

Heavenly Music, Space-Age Architecture, and the Many Surprises of Armenia

A writer who grew up in Moscow finds echoes of her past on a spontaneous trip to a former Soviet Republic that’s forging a new identity.

February 1, 2018 12:30 PM

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Anya von Bremzen

Art + Architecture

A New Berlin Exhibit Showcases Raphael’s Famous Madonnas

The artworks, which are not typically exhibited in the same space, will all be on display in one room at the city’s Gemaeldegalerie museum.

December 11, 2019 07:57 PM

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Kirsten Grieshaber

Islands

Escaping to Cat Island, the Best-Kept Secret in the Bahamas

Most tourists haven’t heard of it. Many Bahamians haven’t been there. Here’s why Cat Island should be your next island getaway.

May 23, 2019 11:32 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Bars + Nightlife

America’s Best Drinking City Isn’t Where You Think It Is

A slew of new craft distilleries have transformed the land of lakes, ice, and Minnesota Nice into the country’s best cocktail haven.

December 7, 2017 02:19 PM

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Megan Krigbaum

Air Travel News

American Airlines Now Has Free Live TV on Domestic Flights—but There’s a Catch

12 channels are being made available through passengers’ devices, but not all planes are ready with in-seat power.

September 11, 2018 06:47 PM

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Michelle Baran

Founder’s Note

This Is the Hardest Decision Travelers Face

Go back to a place we love or see someplace new? That is the question.

April 11, 2017 08:05 PM

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Greg Sullivan

Hotels

AFAR Staffers Weigh In on Hotels vs. Airbnbs

Where you choose to stay can make or break your vacation.

November 7, 2016 02:04 PM

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Ashley Goldsmith

Epic Trips

The Truth I Learned From Taking a Gap Year Abroad

An AFAR editor shares the perspectives she gained on a long-term backpacking trip through Latin America.

December 2, 2016 06:28 PM

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Sarah Buder

Museums + Galleries

This New Museum Exhibit Celebrates Irish Pubs

Beer lovers can head to Dublin for a glimpse of this limited-time exhibit.

June 2, 2017 11:21 AM

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Matt Villano

Books

What’s in a Name? How One Traveler Went From Outsider to Local in Lesotho

When Will McGrath followed his wife, Ellen—a sociologist specializing in AIDS research—to Lesotho, he knew little about the African country. Less than a year later, he became Moshoeshoe.

September 18, 2018 04:36 PM

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Will McGrath

Photo Essays

These Adorable Photos of Antarctica’s Emperor Penguins Will Warm Your Heart

An award-winning photographer’s new book gives a rare glimpse at how emperor penguin colonies manage to thrive on the southernmost continent on Earth.

November 16, 2018 06:06 PM

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Sarah Buder

Hiking + Cycling

Now Is Your Chance to Bike Across the Country

Search and State’s (new) annual cross-country ride is about to kick off, and you’re welcome to join.

May 31, 2017 07:24 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Loyalty + Rewards

Have Some Amex Points Laying Around? Bid on an Airline Upgrade

Calling all American Express card holders with a rewards account—you can now try for a business- or first-class or premium economy seat with some of those points.

May 8, 2019 08:32 PM

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Michelle Baran

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