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Founder’s Note

Why It’s So Important to Stay Connected

AFAR’s co-founder Greg Sullivan reflects on our rapidly changing world as the magazine goes to print.

April 2, 2020 01:36 PM

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Greg Sullivan

National Parks

Hilarious National Park Posters Inspired by One-Star Yelp Reviews

When a park’s animals, lakes, mountains, and desert landscapes fail to impress you, by all means, write a negative review. Amber Share may put it on a travel poster.

March 19, 2020 12:30 PM

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Ann Shields

Art + Architecture

LA’s Latest Pop-Up Is a Grocery Store Made of Felt

The 2,800 square foot “supermarket” is stocked with over 30,000 handmade items available for purchase.

August 14, 2018 05:43 PM

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Sarah Buder

Bars + Nightlife

Axe-Throwing Bars Are About to Pop Up Everywhere in the United States

And, yep, beer is involved.

September 11, 2017 02:23 PM

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Andrea Cooper

Bars + Nightlife

6 Things You Don’t Know About the New Orleans Food and Drink Scene

There’s way more to the Big Easy than oysters and Sazeracs

January 19, 2016 06:25 PM

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Jenny Miller

Slate trays of seasonal goats cheeses on display in a Paris shop window

Travel Tips + Etiquette

10 French Etiquette Rules From People Who Actually Live There

The French take manners seriously. Here’s how to fit in better on your next trip.

July 6, 2026 05:25 AM

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Sara Lieberman

Cruise News

CDC Drops COVID Warning for Cruising—What Travelers Need to Know

The move doesn’t change the fact that vaccination and COVID testing requirements remain in place for the majority of cruise lines sailing from U.S. ports.

March 31, 2022 05:54 PM

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Fran Golden

Camping

Can’t Afford to Travel This Summer? This Glamping Company Wants to Help

To help the 39 million Americans who can’t afford a summer vacation, Under Canvas launched a “pay what you can” campaign to get more people outside together.

May 16, 2019 04:43 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Left: Mexico City, Mexico — October 12, 2025: Editorial aerial view of the Nezahualcóyotl Fountain and Chapultepec Lake, with the Mexico City skyline visible in the background on a clear, bright morning; right: Mexico City, Mexico - March 26, 2026: Banorte Stadium is the new name for the historic Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, following its renovation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Off The Tourist Trail

The World Cup Is Coming to Mexico City. Here’s How to Explore the City Away From the Crowds

Luis Barragán’s architectural masterpieces, breakfast on the chinampas, and the best al pastor in the city—a chilango’s guide to getting off the tourist trail in her hometown.

May 21, 2026 09:48 AM

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María Pellicer

Museums + Galleries

The Smithsonian’s Newest Docent Is a Robot That Speaks Swahili

She’s part of an army of android ambassador who will field visitors’ frequently asked questions, tell stories, play games, and, of course, pose for selfies.

April 30, 2018 03:04 PM

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Matthew Phenix

Health + Wellness

Inside Monkey Island Estate’s Floating Spa on the River Thames

A spa that combines booze and botany on a barge? Here’s what it’s like to get the signature treatment at Monkey Island Estate, one of the U.K.’s most exciting new hotels.

July 23, 2019 09:27 AM

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Mary Holland

Restaurants + Cafés

Middle Eastern Food Is Thriving in Los Angeles Right Now

Here’s where to eat the best.

October 26, 2016 12:08 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

Natural Wonders

How to Watch the Geminid Meteor Shower This December

The brightest meteor shower of the year peaks on Monday, December 13.

October 28, 2021 03:33 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Now, You Can Explore the World’s Coolest Neighborhoods with a Local

Get a real insider perspective on how a neighborhood becomes cool—and how best to see it.

July 22, 2019 03:14 PM

National Parks

7 U.S. National Parks That Shine in the Spring

There’s no bad time of year to visit a national park, but these spots are truly at their best in the springtime.

March 12, 2020 01:33 PM

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Erika Hueneke

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