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History + Culture

Can a Trip to the Holy Land Help a Republican and a Democrat Find Peace?

How a trip to the Middle East taught a blue-state liberal to get along with her red-state mother

December 12, 2017 09:34 AM
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Shilo Urban
Restaurants + Cafés

Chef Dominique Ansel on the Most Inspiring Meals of His Life

The acclaimed chef and inventor of the Cronut reflects on his favorite dining memories ahead of opening his very first savory restaurant.

November 6, 2017 11:56 AM
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Brooke Porter Katz
Travel Tips + Etiquette

The 4 Essential Personality Traits of Successful Expats

Not every aspiring expatriate is cut out for a life abroad. Four old hands reveal the virtues all winning expats share.

January 16, 2018 08:25 PM
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Khalid Salaam
Books

Around the World in 80 Books

The idea for this project started in 1872—well, sort of.

April 24, 2024 10:00 AM
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Katherine LaGrave
Epic Trips

What It’s Like to Swim With Whale Sharks

Get ready for a huge dose of perspective.

June 27, 2017 10:58 AM
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Sarah Purkrabek
Where to Travel Next

Where to Find Your Winter Wonderland in the Middle of Summer

When it’s summer north of the equator, head to the other hemisphere to find relief in these seven winter wonderlands.

June 22, 2018 07:08 PM
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Matt Jancer
Art + Architecture

Think Outside the Gallery: Where to Explore Andy Goldsworthy’s Immersive Art

Andy Goldsworthy’s outdoor projects prompt travelers and art lovers alike to reflect more deeply on their surroundings.

July 12, 2018 07:26 PM
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Allison Gibson
Books

15 Amazing Books That Inspire Us to Travel

AFAR staffers share the stories that spark their wanderlust, from a memoir set in Rome to an epic novel based in Japan.

September 17, 2019 12:00 PM
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Sara Button
Sydney

Overview

May 23, 2018 03:08 PM
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Serena Renner
Hotels

Think Inside the Box: The Coolest Revamped Shipping Container Hotels

These eco-chic hotels, hostels, and pop-ups mix modern design, tiny house living, and a sustainable ethos.

November 20, 2018 07:38 PM
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Mandy Ellis
Hiking + Cycling

4 Stunning Bushwalks Near Sydney

Bushwalk, hike, trek—whatever you call them, here are four musts for a nature-filled afternoon in Sydney

March 16, 2016 07:57 PM
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Elizabeth Claire Alberts
Water Sports

The 7 Best Places to Get Certified to Scuba Dive

Scuba diving is a great way to see the world. Here’s how to get started

February 18, 2016 04:49 PM
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Andrew Evans
Travel for Good

Gap Year 101: 4 Reasons You Should Encourage Your Teen to Go

Taking a gap year—a pre-college detour to travel and/or work—isn’t just a European and Australian thing anymore.

June 19, 2015 02:03 PM
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Aislyn Greene
Hotels

Hotels That Will Show You a New Side of Sydney

Escape the central business district and explore new neighborhoods

September 29, 2015 02:35 PM
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Dan F. Stapleton
Beaches

5 Ways Belize Is the Reset You Need

Still waiting for that “new year, new you” feeling to kick in? Belize might be just the fuel you need.

January 20, 2017 11:32 AM
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Sarah Purkrabek

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