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A lone hiker looks out at fall colors in Monica Meadows, British Columbia, one of the many Mountain Trek retreat hikes.

Bears, Trees, and Zero Coffee: What a Week-Long Wilderness Retreat Is Really Like

On a retreat with the wilderness outfitter Mountain Trek, one writer hikes through some of British Columbia’s finest wilderness—and, finally, hugs a tree.

October 12, 2022 04:59 PM

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Aislyn Greene

People

What It’s Really, Truly Like to Be a Flight Attendant

It’s more than a job—it’s a lifestyle.

May 28, 2015 04:16 PM

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Sarah Purkrabek

Loyalty + Rewards

The Best Rewards Credit Cards for International Travel

Look for a credit card that waives foreign transaction fees and covers the cost of Global Entry.

December 15, 2020 03:05 PM

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Eric Rosen

Travel Tips + Etiquette

The World’s Fastest Growing Tourism Destination: Why Tajikistan Should Be on Your Radar

Central Asia’s smallest nation has seen a rapid increase in travelers over the past few years. Here’s how (and why) to plan your first trip.

February 4, 2020 08:30 PM

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Brandon Presser

Festivals + Events

The Halloween Capital of the World Isn’t What You Think It Is

This is the fascinating story of how an otherwise normal suburb came to claim its proud, spooky title.

October 23, 2017 11:51 AM

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Miranda Smith

Style + Design

A Designer Shares His Favorite Spots in Vasastan, Stockholm’s Most Underrated Neighborhood

For menswear designer—and former Gant creative director—Christopher Bastin, life slows down in the city’s liveliest neighborhood. As told to Stephen Whitlock.

September 28, 2016 01:36 PM

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Stephen Whitlock

Festivals + Events

7 Ways to Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Summer of Love in San Francisco

From a big-deal exhibit to hotel deals, here’s how you can get groovy in the Bay Area this summer.

May 18, 2017 06:50 PM

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Tamara Palmer

Air Travel News

How to Buy Carbon Offsets While Traveling

All those tempting flight deals may be great for the pocketbook, but they sure do take a toll on Mother Earth.

June 4, 2019 04:37 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Hotels

9 Amazing Thanksgiving Dinners You Can Eat at a Hotel

When travel is stressful enough, skip cooking and feast at one of these hotels instead.

November 12, 2015 04:57 PM

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Marian Bull

Hotels

Tahitian Guesthouses Open the Door to French Polynesian Hospitality

While a stay in the famously lavish resorts of Tahiti and Bora Bora may be a dream vacation for many, the local guesthouses offer travelers a deeper look into Polynesian culture and life.

January 14, 2019 07:43 PM

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Jill K. Robinson

Art + Culture

This Sort of Thing Can Only Happen in Ireland

The story of a graveyard, Guinness, and what happens when two music legends walk into a historic Dublin pub.

November 3, 2017 01:02 PM

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Serena Renner

Air Travel News

How “Flygskam,” or “Flight Shame,” Could Change the Way We All Travel

A movement that has travelers avoiding plane travel due to its large carbon footprint is gaining momentum in Europe and beyond.

June 25, 2019 08:30 PM

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Michelle Baran

See Mexico City Through the Eyes of Joyful Skeletons on Dia de Muertos

History + Culture

A Photo Essay of The Dia de Muertos Celebrations in Mexico City

AFAR Ambassador Rachel Rudwall recently explored vibrant, joyful Mexico City, capturing the country’s most lively cultural tradition

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