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Food + Drink

Pop Quiz: Test Your Soda Knowledge

How well do you know some of the most popular U.S. drinks?

July 19, 2017 07:37 PM

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Pat Tompkins

Tips + News

Thousands of Traveler Photos Were Obtained in a U.S. Customs Data Breach

The cyberattack comes just as facial recognition technology is being increasingly used by the U.S. government to identify travelers.

June 11, 2019 07:48 PM

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Michelle Baran

Astrotourism

Rare “Unicorn” Meteor Outburst Could Light up the Sky Tonight

If we’re lucky, scientists say that the Alpha Monocerotids could produce up to 1,000 meteors per hour, causing a meteor “storm.”

November 21, 2019 03:24 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Loyalty + Rewards

Why the Chase Sapphire Preferred Is the Only Travel Credit Card You Need

With great travel protections and points that transfer to over a dozen airline and hotel partners, the Chase Sapphire Preferred is the best travel credit card around.

June 25, 2021 03:52 PM

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Eric Rosen

River Cruises

Finding Unexpected Contentment Onboard My River Cruise to Normandy

AFAR co-founder Greg Sullivan boarded his first river cruise expecting to enjoy his time ashore. What surprised him was how much he enjoyed the journey itself.

September 19, 2017 09:31 PM

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Greg Sullivan

Founder’s Note

Looking to the Future With the Leaders of Travel

AFAR’s co-founder reflects on the value of forward-thinking and the latest class of the Travel Vanguard.

October 2, 2018 02:56 PM

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Greg Sullivan

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

Meet Your New Favorite Summer Wines (for Under $20)

Stock these eight international bottles for the last few delicious weeks of summer.

August 18, 2017 01:45 PM

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Bryce Wiatrak

LGBTQ Travel

How to Support LGBTQ+ Businesses on a Trip to Minnesota

From soccer bars and charming, small-town inns to drag brunches and farm-to-table dining, here’s how you can shop small and explore queer communities when you visit the state.

Sponsored by Explore Minnesota

AFAR Advisor

Here’s What Makes the Crew of This Cruise Line Exceptional

AmaWaterways hires and trains crew members to help guests feel like family. This is the experience that results.

January 8, 2020 01:45 PM

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AmaWaterways

Loyalty + Rewards

Which Credit Card Is Better: Chase Sapphire Preferred or Chase Sapphire Reserve?

How to decide between the Chase Sapphire Preferred’s sign-up bonus and the Chase Sapphire Reserve’s valuable perks.

June 21, 2021 03:14 PM

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Eric Rosen

Spring 2022

Birding Around the World: A Beginner’s Guide

All around the world, bird tours and trips are taking flight. Inside, your go-to guide on how to bird, where to bird, and what gear to buy.

May 3, 2022 08:25 PM

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Svati Kirsten Narula

Tips + News

Greece May Open to U.S. Travelers This Summer

Since June 15, international travelers from certain nations with “acceptably low” COVID-19 infection rates have been able to visit Greece.

July 15, 2020 06:17 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Art + Culture

9 Vintage Photographs of Historic New Orleans

A trip back through the archives proves that The Big Easy has always been hauntingly beautiful.

February 1, 2018 12:30 PM

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Miranda Smith

Art + Culture

This Overlooked Ski Resort is Actually One of America’s Best

Idaho’s Sun Valley serves up great skiing in an amazing location with a singular vibe. Here’s why to go.

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