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Norway Is One of the World’s Happiest Countries. Is Friluftsliv the Secret?

Fjordside farms, foraged cuisine, and the Mountain Code: Norwegians claim to have a unique relationship with nature. Perhaps it’s something in their nature.

July 24, 2019 01:50 PM

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Lisa Abend

Epic Trips

This Woman Won the Trip of Her Dreams Through AFAR and Lumeria Maui

$1,000 toward airfare and a five-night all-inclusive stay is worth taking a chance, if you ask us.

November 22, 2016 12:22 PM

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Sarah Buder

Packing Tips + Gear

Here’s What You Should Know About Using Wi-Fi While Traveling

Public Wi-Fi is easy, yes. But safe? Not really.

July 7, 2016 11:54 AM

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Alina Polishuk

Winter Sports

Vail Buys Whistler in Ski Resort Shocker

Another week, another merger and acquisition in the world of travel

August 9, 2016 05:12 PM

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Matt Villano

Other

Mexico City, Through the Eyes of a Big-Shot Gallery Owner

Patricia Ortiz Monasterio, the co-founder of Galería OMR, a 32-year-old contemporary art gallery in the Roma District in Mexico City, on the new wave of artists

August 11, 2015 03:01 PM

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Kayleen Schaefer

Travel for Good

Women to Watch in 2020

Deep-sea mappers. Activists. Record-setting climbers, podcasters, and polar explorers. All are changing the world—and the ways we think about travel.

March 2, 2020 09:23 AM

Festivals + Events

Under-the-Radar Ways to Celebrate Mardi Gras Season in New Orleans

From wine tasting to seeing the smaller parades, here’s how to get off the beaten path during Carnival.

February 15, 2017 07:12 PM

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Jill K. Robinson

Health + Wellness

Why Travel Is the Ultimate Relationship Test

Thinking of taking the leap? Book a pair of tickets first—the trip will tell you everything you need to know.

June 19, 2015 02:12 PM

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Howie Kahn

Destination Spotlight

Will the Real Guadalajara Please Stand Up?

With 24 hours’ notice, AFAR sent writer Wells Tower into the mazelike markets and Lucha Libre dens of Mexico’s notoriously misunderstood megalopolis.

August 9, 2016 11:56 AM

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Wells Tower

Road Trips

Colorado’s Hwy 50: The Best Road Trip You’ll Take This Fall

It’s the perfect time of year to hit the road in a lesser-known region of Colorado

October 1, 2015 07:44 PM

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Julie Schwietert Collazo

Restaurants + Cafés

Wandering Chef: Jody Adams in Thessaloniki

Take a tour of this Greek city through the tastebuds of this Boston chef.

April 29, 2016 05:43 PM

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Nicoletta Richardson

Travel Insiders

The Art of Jetsetting: Rainy Chan

An interview with the General Manager of the iconic Peninsula Hong Kong.

February 22, 2016 06:51 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Beaches

Alternative Ways to See the Best of Costa Rica

Many of the most famous spots in the world’s first and most aggressively marketed eco destination are showing signs of wear and tear. Here’s where to go instead.

March 25, 2016 01:19 PM

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Karen Catchpole

History + Culture

What I Learned Hawking Sweet Potatoes with a Street Vendor in Taiwan

When one traveler volunteered to spend the day helping one of Taipei’s Sweet Potato Mamas with her food cart, she learned that the best views of the city are found at street level.

September 19, 2017 06:15 PM

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Anna Mindess

Beaches

5 Ways to Explore the Western Side of Hawaii’s Big Island

Relaxing on the beach is just one way to do a Hawaii vacation.

May 5, 2016 05:06 PM

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Sarah Purkrabek

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