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Finders, Keepers

Deep in southwest Arkansas is a state park that charges visitors $10 to search for gems that can be worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.

May 5, 2021 02:35 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
Cities We Love

Wandering Chef: Michael Lomonaco in Rome

Wandering Chef: Michael Lomonaco in Rome

January 12, 2015 01:04 PM
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Jen Murphy
Food + Drink

4 Surprisingly Gluten-Free Friendly Countries

These countries offer great options for gluten-intolerant travelers.

October 2, 2015 05:51 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Travel Tips + Etiquette

The 1 Sign You’ve Become Like a Local, According to an Experienced Expat

AFAR writer Lisa Abend is a serial expat. She knows she’s officially settled in to a new home when she gains a true understanding of local etiquette.

February 13, 2017 03:31 PM
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Lisa Abend
Travel Tales

Meet the Revolutionary Women in the World of Flamenco Guitar

A former child prodigy travels to Spain to revisit the instrument of her youth—and to learn flamenco guitar from the tocaoras playing to the top of the male-dominated world.

June 4, 2019 12:37 PM
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Lavinia Spalding
Beer, Wine, + Spirits

The Next Great Wine Regions Are Not Where You’d Expect

From coastal wineries producing biodynamic varietals to hilltop vineyards where UNESCO-recognized traditions thrive, these are the overlooked regions wine pundits recommend visiting now.

September 5, 2018 12:42 PM
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Sarah Buder
Art + Culture

North Brooklyn’s Hotel Scene Continues to Grow

New properties are giving this NYC borough a serious makeover.

May 4, 2016 01:48 PM
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Erin Lindholm
Epic Trips

The True Tale of an Ayahuasca Quest

Writer Wells Tower traveled to the Peruvian jungle to experience an ancient ritual. What happened next pushed him to his limits.

June 1, 2017 07:21 PM
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Wells Tower
Weekend Getaways

5 Affordable Summer Getaways in the United States

Check out these stylish warm-weather retreats around the country. (Bonus: All are less than $220 a night.)

July 7, 2017 05:59 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
Restaurants + Cafés

How to Do Piedmont Like an Italian Winemaker

Michele Chiarlo—the acclaimed winemaker who has witnessed 61 vintages—shares his picks for where to eat, drink, wander, and taste Piedmont’s famed white truffles.

April 26, 2017 02:02 PM
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Jessica Colley Clarke
Hotels

Is Detroit the Next Big Boutique Hotel Destination?

Hockeytown transforms into Hoteltown with five exciting properties on the horizon.

March 16, 2018 08:28 PM
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Sara Button
Tips + News

What Life Looks Like in Countries Coming Out of Lockdown

As some regions open up from COVID-19 restrictions, we ask citizens what the post-quarantine world looks like.

May 27, 2020 02:46 PM
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Terry Ward
Art + Architecture

5 Tips for a Stress-Free Visit to the Louvre

Get the most out of your visit without tiring yourself out.

April 10, 2017 06:05 PM
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Emily Nathan
History + Culture

These Are the 5 Most Ethical Places to Visit in the World

Countries that advocate for human rights, social welfare, and the environment—and are beautiful, too.

March 30, 2016 11:05 AM
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Liz Shemaria
Dominican Republic

Overview

January 23, 2019 02:30 PM
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Gail Harrington

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