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Stylish Walking Shoes for Travel That Are Actually Comfortable

Yes, it can be done—these travel shoes hold up to a long day of walking but are still chic enough for a night out on the town.

September 17, 2018 06:47 PM

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Flora Tsapovsky

The views from the Sable Hotel on Chicago's Navy Pier are hard to beat.

Hotels

The Best New Hotels in Chicago

Whether you’re after downtown luxe or an intro to a new neighborhood, we’ve got you covered.

August 4, 2022 12:08 PM

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Elaine Glusac

Food + Drink

David Chang and Other Famous Chefs Will Teach You to Cook for $100 or Less

The proceeds from the Momofuku founder’s class—as well as ones from chefs Edward Lee, Claudette Zepeda, and Rōze Traore—will go toward a variety of charities.

July 1, 2020 04:30 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Hotels

This New York City Hotel Comes With Amazing Insider Access

The Peninsula New York rolls out the red carpet for guests with unique, exclusive experiences.

Sponsored by The Peninsula New York

Food + Drink

Why Singapore’s Hawker Stalls Should Be the Next Stop on Your Travel List

Is one of the world’s greatest street food traditions at risk of disappearing? AFAR deputy editor Jennifer Flowers talks to Singaporean food expert KF Seetoh to find out.

July 10, 2019 03:55 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Where to Travel Next

The One Food You Should Travel for in Each State

Your guide to foraged ingredients, immigrant-born dishes, and state-fair staples in all 50 states, plus D.C. and Puerto Rico—and how to plan the perfect trips to taste them all.

November 10, 2025 11:58 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Books

In Search of Proust in Paris

Ten years after studying literature in the City of Light, a devotee of Marcel Proust returns on a quest to enter the hotel he loved most.

September 17, 2019 02:46 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Food + Drink

7 Hangover Foods From Around the World

Author Lauren Shockey’s colorful book presents hangover cures and remedies found across the globe, in the form of traditional and delicious dishes.

December 30, 2021 04:37 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Visitors sit near the Egyptian temple of Dendur at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

Family Travel

I’d Been a Different Person in New York. So I Took My Kid to Meet Me.

My daughter may never fully know my pre-motherhood self, but a pizza-filled trip to New York gave her a glimpse.

May 12, 2023 11:39 AM

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Courtney E. Martin

Festivals + Events

Why Come to Tanglewood This Summer

Here’s what to know about the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra in the Berkshires.

Sponsored by Boston Symphony Orchestra

Restaurants + Cafés

Vodka! Borscht! Toasts! Inside the World of Russian-Style Restaurants

In cities around the globe, another dimension of dining experiences awaits.

February 10, 2020 01:21 PM

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Flora Tsapovsky

Food + Drink

Required Eating: Washington, D.C.’s Classic Meals

Eat your way to the real Washington at a hot dog spot, soul-food diner, Salvadoran restaurant, and more.

March 2, 2020 04:43 PM

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Natalie Beauregard

An aerial view of Marine City and Gwangan Bridge, Busan, South Korea, 10 Oct 2024.

Winter 2025

This Underrated Asian City Is Home to Beaches, Bathhouses, and Rich History

Often bypassed in favor of shinier Seoul, the South Korean city of Busan—known for its beaches, bathhouses, and rich history—is a destination all its own.

January 6, 2025 02:04 PM

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Peggy Orenstein

Art + Culture

The Art Lover’s Guide to Arizona

The Grand Canyon State is rich in artistic attractions, including world-class museums, lively festivals, and several Frank Lloyd Wright sites.

January 14, 2020 08:46 AM

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Nora Burba Trulsson

Summer 2025

Five Boroughs, One Mission: Visiting New York City’s Oldest Record Stores, Restaurants, Bars, and Bakeries

One writer travels across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island to explore some of the most exciting places in the city.

August 19, 2025 09:19 AM

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Harrison Hill

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