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Tips + News

Cities Are Becoming More Cycle-Friendly as They Emerge From Lockdown

From Lima to Barcelona, city dwellers are rethinking their reliance on cars as restrictions start to ease.

May 4, 2020 05:03 PM

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Aritz Parra

Tips + News

Iceland Begins to Reopen After Rigorous Testing Helps Contain Coronavirus Outbreak

Over the past six weeks, Iceland has tested more than 13 percent of its population, which is the highest percentage of any country in the world.

May 4, 2020 01:20 PM

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Egill Bjarnason

Style + Design

Where a Designer Finds Inspiration in Marfa

A born-and-raised Californian designer finds creativity in a small Texan town.

November 11, 2016 03:14 PM

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Sarah Buder

Cities We Love

New NYC Ferry Service Connects Tourists with Vibrant Local Beach

The Rockaways were once a long, long subway ride away. Not anymore

May 4, 2017 07:52 PM

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Matt Villano

Art + Architecture

10 U.S. Art Shows You Have to See This Fall

Across the country, several stunning exhibitions are worth building a trip around.

July 23, 2018 05:50 PM

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Allison C. Meier

Restaurants + Cafés

There’s a New Cheese Conveyor Belt Restaurant in London and It’s Spectacular

The new restaurant offers 25 different British varieties under constant rotation. AFAR visited to sample the cheeses.

September 10, 2019 05:51 PM

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Lottie Gross

Books

Our Favorite Independent Bookstores in California

From iconic venues like City Lights in San Francisco to community gathering spots for food-obsessed readers, this list covers some of our top bookstores in the state.

October 15, 2020 03:11 PM

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Staff

Cities We Love

The Hottest Handbag in Paris Comes With a Story

The latest “It Bag” in the City of Light has a pedigree that goes back generations.

September 10, 2019 12:39 PM

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Sara Lieberman

Packing Tips + Gear

Passenger Drones to Double as Taxis in Dubai

Taxis in Dubai are about to look a whole lot different.

February 16, 2017 03:47 PM

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Matt Villano

Ocean Cruises

Experience the Majesty of Alaska on This Epic Sailing Expedition

Seabourn Sojourn serves up Alaska adventures with luxurious on-board amenities.

Sponsored by Seabourn

AFAR Advisor

Checking In: California’s Post Ranch Inn Continues to Innovate

Owner Mike Freed on why his hotel is one of the best in the world, how it has pioneered luxury sustainability, and his favorite room.

June 4, 2021 11:23 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Epic Trips

What It’s Like to Feel Truly Secluded at Indonesia’s Bawah Reserve

It takes hours and multiple modes of transportation to reach this remote private island resort, but Bawah is a refuge that’s truly worth the effort.

February 26, 2019 08:24 PM

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Carey Jones

Cities We Love

On a Return Trip to Peru, Second Time’s the Charm

How does it feel to go back to a place you once fell in love with? Sometimes the best part of a journey is sharing it.

August 2, 2018 06:25 PM

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Sarah Buder

Hotels

The Colorado Ski Lodge Gets a Makeover

Breckenridge’s Gravity Haus features a modern look—and ethos. Is this the new face of mountain lodging?

October 8, 2020 05:40 PM

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Rich Beattie

Air Travel News

Must-Read: Branson’s Good-Bye Letter to Virgin America

Sir Richard Branson’s eulogy for the beloved airline is full of heart—and a few surprising references.

March 24, 2017 01:01 PM

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Matt Villano

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