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UNESCO World Heritage

The Best Way to Adjust to Expat Life in Asia Is This Obscure Irish Sport

Move over, Guinness—Ireland’s most popular export to Asia is a little-known sport called Gaelic football.

March 6, 2018 05:26 PM

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Edna Zhou

Travel for Good

A Preview of the Learning AFAR Trip to Costa Rica

World of Hyatt, AFAR, and No Barriers USA are helping Chicago-area students experience life-changing travel this summer. Here’s a look at what’s in store!

June 19, 2017 03:03 PM

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World of Hyatt

Travel Tips + Etiquette

The Swedish Compliment That Sometimes Gets Lost in Translation

A Stockholm-based expat explains the true meaning behind a Swedish word that should only be used in the right context.

February 13, 2017 04:07 PM

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Lola (Akinmade) Åkerström

Eating and gathering outside—if possible—is another way to reduce risk.

Festivals + Events

What It’s Like to Celebrate Thanksgiving Abroad

AFAR Staffers share their experiences celebrating Thanksgiving around the world

November 23, 2015 08:35 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Travel Insiders

Pro Tips from Airline Insiders

Two executives share their travel rituals and some advice to help fliers improve their odds of a smooth experience.

May 23, 2017 10:44 AM

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Kate Appleton

History + Culture

As a Traveler, How Do You Walk Sarajevo’s Bridge to the Past?

With 24 hours’ notice, AFAR sent writer Michael Clinton to the reborn capital of Bosnia-Herzegovina 20 years after a siege that broke the world’s heart.

October 11, 2016 12:48 PM

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Michael Clinton

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Answers to Every Question You Might Have About Traveling to Cuba

What you need to know to book and plan your trip to Cuba.

July 29, 2016 07:26 PM

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Staff

Travel Inspiration

This Sleepy Valley in Tuscany Is Your Dream Italian Getaway

In the Serchio Valley, visitors can experience the Italy they’ve fantasized about—away from the tourists.

December 14, 2017 01:25 PM

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Jessica Colley Clarke

Loyalty + Rewards

Hilton Honors 101: How to Make the Most of This Massive Loyalty Program

With more than 5,500 hotels in its portfolio (and growing), Hilton’s loyalty program offers countless opportunities to earn and use points.

December 5, 2018 10:46 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

Beaches

Will This Beach Town Be Mexico’s Next Great Seaside Destination?

Once a sleepy fishing and surfing outpost, Puerto Escondido has developed a stylish arts and food scene—and a new highway promises to let everyone in on the secret.

October 3, 2016 04:05 PM

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Kelly Bastone

The Future of Travel

Vegas Rolls the Dice With Brand-New Bike Share Program

In a short time, the program has become wildly popular in downtown Las Vegas.

November 17, 2016 12:38 PM

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Matt Villano

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

Air Travel News

Travel VIP Style with The Airport Butler

The Airport Butler Concierge just landed at San Franciso International Airport.

March 10, 2016 06:13 PM

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Kyana Moghadam

Art + Architecture

Is MIMA the Most Progressive Museum in Europe?

The art is only part of the reason this is one of Europe’s edgiest museums.

February 7, 2017 02:00 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

History + Culture

Is Montenegro the Most Relaxed Country in the Balkans?

AFAR chose a destination at random and sent writer Cyndi Stivers, with 24 hours’ notice, to a young Balkan country where life happens at the café.

June 2, 2016 08:26 PM

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Cyndi Stivers

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