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Festivals + Events

6 Ways to Travel Deeper in Rio During the Olympics

A guide to going off the beaten path during Brazil’s biggest event of the year.

June 15, 2016 07:42 PM

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Nick Pachelli

Solo Travel

How to Be a Hermit for 24 Hours

Review of Eremtio, a silent retreat in Italy.

February 10, 2016 05:08 PM

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Christine Ajudua

Bars + Nightlife

Why Scotland’s Gin Trail Is My Boozy Dream Trip

It’s not just about Scotch anymore.

December 15, 2016 02:47 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Health + Wellness

The Quiet Corner of Maui Where Real Relaxation Is Hiding

There’s a magic side to the 728-square-mile Hawaiian island that’s mobbed with 2.4 million visitors a year. Here’s how to find it.

August 8, 2018 03:27 PM

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Kate Sommers-Dawes

History + Culture

Preserving Peru’s Ancient Culinary Legacy, One Forgotten Ingredient at a Time

In the face of environmental and cultural change, innovative chefs, dedicated scientists, and knowledgeable farmers are banding together to rediscover their country’s gastronomic roots.

August 8, 2018 01:30 PM

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Melanie Haiken

Style + Design

The English Countryside Retreat Every Car Lover Must Visit

At the birthplace of the Rolls-Royce, England’s automobile history comes roaring to life.

June 10, 2019 06:24 PM

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Emma John

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Getting to Know the People and Culture of Kenya

Enrich your visit by setting aside time to connect with Kenyan locals and experience their way of life first-hand. Here’s how.

September 20, 2017 11:35 AM

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Kenya Tourism Board

Family Travel

It’s All in the Family: How to Pull off a Multigenerational Vacation

Here are our tips for how to plan (and enjoy) a successful family vacation for all ages.

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Cities We Love

The Ultimate Palm Springs Travel Guide

Less than two hours from Los Angeles, Palm Springs has long been the city’s popular desert getaway, welcoming both Hollywood stars and less famous visitors.

January 31, 2019 07:00 PM

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Staff

Museums + Galleries

Chicago’s New Architecture Center Is an Essential Stop for Design Lovers

The Chicago Architecture Center now makes its home in the last skyscraper designed by midcentury modernism pioneer Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. AFAR got a behind-the-scenes tour.

August 29, 2018 06:09 PM

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Lindsay Lambert

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

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

The Secret of Valle de Guadalupe’s Wine (R)evolution

It’s not just the great wines and boutique hotels—Mexico’s buzziest wine region has soul

April 26, 2016 02:01 PM

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Jackie Bryant

History + Culture

What Happiness Looks Like Around the World

Joy is different in every culture around the globe. Here’s how your passport can be a tool for tapping into that contentment.

July 31, 2019 01:50 PM

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Billie Cohen

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to Travel When You’re Breast-Feeding

Tips for nursing and pumping in a foreign land, as well as how to get your milk through TSA

October 28, 2016 11:50 AM

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Carrie Murphy

Water Sports

Scientists Spill About the Best Places to See Sharks Around the World

Whether you want to come face-to-face with your fears or you’ve always dreamed of diving with these misunderstood animals, these experts have you covered.

November 9, 2018 07:09 PM

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Melissa Hobson

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