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Founder’s Note

In Defense of Travel Mishaps

While traveling in India, AFAR founder Greg Sullivan discovered that the bumpiest roads are often the most memorable.

June 6, 2017 04:44 PM

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Greg Sullivan

Epic Trips

So You Wanna Be a Polar Expedition Photographer and Guide

Going on a polar expedition would be life-changing. But what about the people who actually lead them?

June 10, 2015 09:03 AM

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Sarah Purkrabek

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to Pretend You’re in Puerto Rico at Home

During quarantine, use this itinerary with tips from locals to recreate the best parts of a day in San Juan from the safety and comfort of your own home.

May 18, 2020 03:24 PM

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Aislyn Greene

People

Interview: Michael Chabon on Travel

The author of Telegraph Avenue, Wonder Boys, and The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay talks about big family trips, working on the road, and erasing ignorance.

December 15, 2015 06:14 AM

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Justin Lancy

Style + Design

9 Comfy Pants That Are Perfect for Both WFH and Long Flights

These are the comfy pants AFAR staffers are living in on WFH days, but wouldn’t be embarrassed to wear on an airplane.

March 20, 2020 01:04 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Festivals + Events

5 California Wine Country Experiences You Need to Book Now

From Napa’s best wine and music festival to vino on wheels

May 4, 2017 05:30 PM

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Staff

Travel Insiders

Meet Katie Cadar of the AFAR Travel Advisory Council

Talking travel with one of our well-connected specialists.

October 5, 2017 12:38 PM

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Kate Appleton

Travel Vanguard

Coffee Connoisseur and Mixologist Marco Arrigo Shares the Secrets to the Perfect Pairing

Innovation is just as important as the ingredients

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Hotels

Why Lake Como Will Forever Be a Dream Destination

LIVE from Lake Como: Talking to Valentina De Santis, owner and CEO of the Grand Hotel Tremezzo.

August 27, 2020 05:24 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

The Future of Travel

This New Storyteller-in-Residence Program Wants You to Help Save the Environment

It’s a whole new take on artist-in-residence programs.

September 8, 2016 06:25 PM

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Maggie Fuller

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

Hotels

Keys to a BMW? Free Museum Tickets? The Best Hidden Hotel Perks

We’ve unearthed a list of some of the more over-the-top and lesser-known inclusions and extras that hotels around the world offer their guests.

August 15, 2019 07:55 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

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Outdoor Adventure

9 Things to Know Before Hiking Patagonia’s Torres del Paine Iconic Treks

Get ready to experience one of the world’s best multiday treks in Patagonia’s hiker’s paradise.

August 18, 2022 06:32 PM

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Kathleen Rellihan

Longreads

In Hiroshima, Japan, a Teenager Finds an Unexpected Home

A trip to Japan’s most misunderstood city teaches a young traveler what it means to belong.

July 31, 2020 02:15 PM

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Daisy Okazaki

Packing Tips + Gear

The 8 Best Coolers to Take on Outdoor Adventures

We’ve found the right cooler to keep your food and drinks at the right temperature for day trips to the beach or even weekend-long camping excursions.

August 25, 2020 11:40 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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