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The Places That Change Us and How We Can Avoid Changing Them

Inspired by her recent Silversea expedition to Antarctica, AFAR Ambassador Rachel Rudwall reflects on what it means to travel not only deeper but also more responsibly.

April 10, 2017 01:07 PM

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Silversea

How to Have the Most Relaxing Day in Mexico City

Cities We Love

How to Spend an Afternoon in Mexico City’s Roma Neighborhood

Where to dial back the hustle and bustle of Mexico’s capital

February 18, 2016 07:22 PM

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Sarah Baird

Founder’s Note

Living Our Values: A Letter from AFAR Cofounder Greg Sullivan

There is no better time to travel than right now.

November 11, 2016 06:07 PM

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Greg Sullivan

Packing Tips + Gear

Meet the Winter Olympics’ $100 Million Pop-Up Stadium

Perhaps the ultimate example of ephemeral architecture, the 35,000-seat open-air arena in PyeongChang, South Korea, will be used only four times before it is torn down.

February 5, 2018 05:36 PM

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David K. Gibson

Art + Architecture

There Are Giants Hidden in the Woods of Copenhagen

Leave it to the Danish to make an eco-friendly art project this whimsical.

May 12, 2017 07:27 PM

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Matt Villano

Bars + Nightlife

This U.S. Wine Region Is a Surprisingly Good Place for Cocktail Lovers

So what if the Napa Valley is known for wine? The destination has cocktails dialed in, too.

January 14, 2019 04:07 PM

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Matt Villano

Safari

What It’s Actually Like to Be a Safari Guide

Head guide Pietro Luraschi on everything from the reality of life in the bush to his craziest animal encounter.

October 16, 2015 02:38 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

UNESCO World Heritage

A Journey to Ancient Egypt with the World’s Leading Archaeologist

Exclusive access to Egypt’s most important sites with the world’s leading archaeologist (as one of your guides) make Archaeological Path’s Royal Tour an unforgettable adventure.

Sponsored by Archaeological Paths

Festivals + Events

This Music Festival Venue is Unlike Anything You’ve Ever Seen

Arcosanti is not your average city, and FORM is not your average music festival.

May 6, 2016 04:42 PM

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Sarah Purkrabek

The “Flying Feminist” Who Was the First Woman to Design, Build, and Fly Her Own Plane

Air Travel News

The “Flying Feminist”: The First Woman to Design, Build, and Fly Her Own Plane

Pioneering aviator Lilian Bland had built and flown her own plane before Amelia Earhart had even become a teenager. So why don’t more people know her name?

August 26, 2020 11:23 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

Air Travel News

9 Essential Tips to Help You Get Better Sleep on a Plane

As a traveler, getting some rest on the flight out can improve your whole trip. Here are some expert-approved tips to help you doze off—no matter where you’re sitting on the plane.

February 21, 2019 02:39 PM

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Kate Bratskeir

Canada

Overview

May 23, 2018 03:11 PM

Hotels

Why It’s Time to Visit Hong Kong Now

With a grounding in the city’s traditions, a new generation of entrepreneurs are reinventing Hong Kong.

August 6, 2019 12:25 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Loyalty + Rewards

8 Websites That Will Change the Way You Book Travel

These tools are what the pros use to stretch their miles, find flight deals, and have the best air travel experiences possible.

October 21, 2018 08:00 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

Longreads

Rising Above Fear: Let’s Pack Our Bags and Keep Traveling

AFAR’s co-founder on why we should keep traveling in the wake of tragedy

December 9, 2015 03:36 PM

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Joseph Diaz

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