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Air Travel News

Which Airline Has the Best “Basic Economy” Option?

American, United, and Delta have all stripped their lowest fares’ amenities down to bare bones—even for elite fliers.

February 8, 2017 03:27 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

History + Culture

The Truth About Austria’s Dark Side

With 24 hours’ notice, AFAR sent writer Tom Rachman to Vienna where, on his quest to discover  the soul of the Austrian capital, he  stumbled upon the city’s  darker side.

August 15, 2017 07:24 PM

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Tom Rachman

COVID + Travel

A Global Search for Vaccines Fuels a Different Kind of Tourism

Some U.S. cities and states are going beyond tacitly allowing travelers to get vaccinated for COVID-19 and are actively courting vaccine tourists.

May 28, 2021 03:14 PM

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John Newton

Travel Tips + Etiquette

10 Tips That’ll Make Your First Trip to Tokyo WAY Easier

You don’t have to be an expert to roam Japan’s capital like a pro.

December 1, 2016 02:40 PM

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Nicole Antonio

Food + Drink

10 Types of European Breads With Fascinating Stories

Sure, you know Germany has pretzels and France has baguettes, but do you know how these carby delights came to be?

February 13, 2018 01:27 PM

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Chris Ciolli

Restaurants + Cafés

Visit Sicily Like a Globetrotting Entrepreneur

After a life on the road, Snowe cofounder Andres Modak and his family know that home is where you make it.

September 23, 2016 02:58 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Water Sports

What It Feels Like to Whitewater Raft in Alaska

Through the rapids of Six-Mile Creek in 22 untweetable tweets

October 11, 2016 02:25 PM

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Jeremy Saum

Air Travel News

With an Airline Ban at Hand, What’s Next for Smart Luggage?

Risk of fire means that high-tech bags with unremovable batteries—used to power trackers, device chargers, and even scooter motors—are about to become no-fly items.

January 8, 2018 05:35 PM

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Seth Miller

Food + Drink

What Makes Thai Cuisine So Delicious? This Ingredient

No matter which way it’s served—or prepared—the sweet and savory chili paste always brings the heat.

December 7, 2017 02:10 PM

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Marie Volkea Doezema

Restaurants + Cafés

In Palestine, Food Is the Color of Hope

A food writer experiences the hospitality of a family beyond the checkpoint in Jerusalem.

April 19, 2017 02:04 PM

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Naomi Tomky

Winter Sports

7 Valuable Lessons Learned on a Ski Trip With a Toddler

Taking a toddler to snowy peaks is doable, with the right amount of perseverance, planning, and acceptance that those plans may fall apart.

February 6, 2019 03:35 PM

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Tim Chester

Health + Wellness

What It’s Like to Go on a Spa Safari

At Nihiwatu, a little work to get to the spa is worth the huge payoff.

February 14, 2017 11:48 AM

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Kathryn Romeyn

UNESCO World Heritage

Europe’s Lesser-Visited UNESCO Sites Are Easier Than Ever to Explore

A new online platform spotlights UNESCO World Heritage sites across Europe where you’ll encounter fascinating histories—and fewer crowds.

September 19, 2018 05:09 PM

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Sarah Buder

In the Magazine

AFAR Celebrates 10 Years

Put on your party hats! To mark a decade of traveling deeper, we’re going behind the scenes.

August 9, 2019 10:54 AM

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Sara Button

Water Sports

This Is Hawai‘i’s Other Coolest Sport

Why you should skip surfing and go bodyboarding instead

June 29, 2017 12:17 PM

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Will McGough

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