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Packing Tips + Gear

Save Oceans as You Shop These Sustainable Products Made From Recycled Waste

These innovative items aren’t just trendy—they’re eco-friendly too.

June 26, 2020 03:40 PM

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Sarah Buder

National Parks

The Grand Canyon Adds New Zipline Experience

It’s a totally new way to enjoy one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.

January 10, 2018 01:36 PM

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Staff

Natural Wonders

Iceland Canyon Is Now Closed to Visitors After Viral Music Video

Over 1 million people have visited the area since Justin Bieber released a music video filmed there in 2015, leaving deep scars on its vegetation.

May 20, 2019 06:29 PM

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Egill Bjarnason

In the Magazine

A Traditional Sake Revival Is Quietly Brewing in Japan

Meet the influential Japanese sake brewers who are resurrecting junmai-shu—pure sake.

October 1, 2021 06:26 PM

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Alice Feiring

Festivals + Events

Woodstock 50 Might Not Be Canceled After All. Here’s What You Need to Know

Even though they found a new financial partner, the festival’s organizers still need to check a few more boxes before tickets can go on sale.

May 20, 2019 03:02 PM

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Sarah Buder

Bars + Nightlife

Singapore: The Crazy Romantic Heart Of Asia

These Activities Are Sure to Light Some Sparks.

Sponsored by Singapore Tourism Board, Singapore Airlines, Changi Airport Group

Museums + Galleries

Tickets for Color Factory’s New York Pop-Up Exhibit Just Went on Sale

After debuting in San Francisco, a new interactive installation is heading to New York to dominate your Instagram feed this August. Hurry and get your tickets before they sell out.

July 17, 2018 10:09 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Travel for Good

How Can We Be Better Travelers in Europe? Rick Steves Has the Answers.

Rick Steves, who releases his new “Europe Awaits” special on June 7, shares his vision for responsible travel to Europe on the other side of the pandemic.

May 26, 2021 03:13 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

AFAR Advisor

This New Ship Has Reinvented the Classic Danube Cruise

The groundbreaking AmaMagna, from AmaWaterways, is an impressive new option for your river (and even ocean) cruise-loving clients.

August 15, 2019 09:39 AM

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AmaWaterways

Longreads

Finders, Keepers

Deep in southwest Arkansas is a state park that charges visitors $10 to search for gems that can be worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.

May 5, 2021 02:35 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Destination Spotlight

The Best Hotels and Resorts in Minnesota for a Truly Local Stay

Find your home away from home at these unique stays, from rural resorts and cozy B&Bs to stylish hotels in the center of the city.

September 28, 2021 05:18 PM

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Cinnamon Janzer

Packing Tips + Gear

Uber Is Trying to Fix Its Most Annoying Problem

Newly launched features attempt to make it simpler for the app’s users to reserve—and locate—their rideshares.

July 16, 2018 09:25 AM

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Sarah Buder

Hiking + Cycling

Why Lebanon’s 293-Mile Hiking Trail Is More Than a Trekking Route

Connecting hard-to-reach mountain villages, UNESCO World Heritage sites, and jaw-dropping natural beauty, the Lebanon Mountain Trail has become an important part of the country’s heritage.

August 14, 2019 08:20 PM

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Sabine Hrechdakian

Travel for Good

6 Places to Visit Despite the Negative Headlines

With the right guidance, it’s possible to explore places you might have thought were off limits.

January 24, 2020 12:10 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Other

Get to Know Scottsdale Through its Locals

After an adventure-packed week, AFAR Ambassador Ryan Neal Cordwell reflects on the fascinating characters he encountered who’ve made their mark on this thriving desert city.

October 17, 2017 05:53 PM

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Experience Scottsdale

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