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What Makes Oahu’s Turtle Bay So Next-Level, According to a Homegrown Surf Champ

From his surf school to turtles and rainbows, we caught up with world-class surfer Jamie O’Brien to find out why he calls the resort “planet Hawaii.”

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Why Tel Aviv Is So Exciting Right Now

With a crop of new hotels, a food scene that spans street carts to minimalist dining rooms, lively arts, and endless Mediterranean beaches, Israel’s second city beckons.

August 23, 2019 02:11 PM

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Sara Lieberman

Packing Tips + Gear

An iPhone Addict’s Guide to Internet Service in Communist Cuba

What you need to know to (successfully) use your phone in Cuba

July 28, 2016 09:29 PM

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Andrew Richdale

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

Cruise the French Canals with Belmond’s Barge Sommelier

Learn about Burgundy’s wine from your own onboard wine expert.

April 27, 2016 05:59 PM

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Nicoletta Richardson

Travel Insiders

How to Travel More, According to an AFAR Ambassador

Plus how she got started in travel blogging, her Instagram obsessions, and how she stays curious about her own city

October 4, 2016 12:21 PM

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Ashley Goldsmith

Travel Insiders

The City of Might: Five Locals on the Enduring Appeal of Paris

November 30, 2016 08:30 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Banksy Pops Up in Paris With Powerful New Political Murals

The anonymous street artist has taken his message on the migration and refugee crisis to Paris, with several graffiti works discovered in recent days.

June 25, 2018 04:22 PM

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Sarah Buder

The Future of Travel

Is America Ready for the Luxury Hostel?

Austin’s stylish Native Hostel combines dormitory asceticism with high-concept hedonism. And it works.

October 9, 2017 05:40 PM

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Mandy Ellis

Art + Culture

Et Tu, Globe? Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre Is in Danger of Closing—Here’s How You Can Help

As the world-renowned London theater teeters on the brink of permanently closing, AFAR’s editors reflect on what the Globe means to them.

May 23, 2020 12:14 PM

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Ann Shields

Natural Wonders

Swim Among the Stars in This Hidden Mexican Beach Town

Go for the glow-in-the-dark lagoons; stay for everything else.

September 13, 2016 03:53 PM

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Kate Bielamowicz

Epic Trips

Go Behind the Scenes of More Than 50 Luxury Brands This October

The French luxury group behind Moët Hennessy and Louis Vuitton is opening the doors to dozens of its workshops and ateliers never seen by the public. Here’s how to get tickets.

September 21, 2018 07:27 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

Where to Drink Natural Wine from Chile

Here are the wineries to visit on your trip to Chilean wine country (or what to look for at your local wine shop).

June 11, 2019 05:53 PM

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Alice Feiring

Air Travel News

The End of Gate-Checking? United Hopes So With New Overhead Bins

The airline plans on increasing carry-on space so that there’s enough room for every passenger to bring one on.

October 29, 2019 06:22 PM

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Michelle Baran

Outdoor Adventure

A Road Trip Through Jordan’s Most Fascinating Sites

Take a road trip through Jordan’s ancient sites and daily life with this route from Amman to the lowest point on Earth.

May 26, 2022 04:12 PM

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Kristin Braswell

St. Kitts

Overview

March 31, 2021 11:40 AM

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