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Camping
This Immersive Alaska Pop-Up Experience Is What the World Needs Right Now
One AFAR editor spent four days on a remote Alaskan island sleeping in a canvas tent, foraging for berries, and taking daily saunas. Sound like your ideal trip? There’s still room to sign up for the Guest House 2019 this fall.
August 30, 2019 06:37 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Cities We Love
8 Ways to Explore Hamburg, One of the World’s Great Maritime Cities
Whether you’re dining along the spectacular Elbe River or attending a show at the magnificent concert house on the harbor, Hamburg’s ranking as a top seafaring capital makes for a fabulously fascinating trip.
Sponsored by
the German National Tourist Board
Museums + Galleries
With No Crowds, Louvre Gets Rare Chance to Refurbish
“When the museum reopens, everything will be perfect for its visitors—this Sleeping Beauty will have had the time to powder her nose.”
February 22, 2021 03:42 PM
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Thomas Adamson
Loyalty + Rewards
Four Major Hotel Brands Just Merged Their Loyalty Programs Into One
Le Club AccorHotels finally merged the Fairmont, Raffles, and Swissôtel loyalty programs into one after acquiring the hotel brands in 2016. Here’s what’s in it for you.
July 2, 2018 07:49 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
History + Culture
Following in the Footsteps of J.R.R. Tolkien in Switzerland’s Mystical Lauterbrunnen Valley
From the Shire to Rivendell to the Misty Mountains, many locations in “The Lord of the Rings” were inspired by real landscapes.
September 16, 2022 01:08 PM
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Melanie Haiken
Destination Spotlight
Seek Nature, Onsen, and Food Culture on This Less-Visited Japanese Island
Sip shochu made from local sweet potatoes, eat sashimi from Kinkowan Bay, hike forest trails, and relax in mineral-rich baths in Kyushu.
Sponsored by
Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau
Destination Spotlight
This Quiet Coastal Region is Only 1.5 Hours from Tokyo
The San’in region, comprising the Tottori and Shimane prefectures, is a natural haven for those seeking a side of Japan without the crowds.
Sponsored by
Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau
Off The Tourist Trail
How to See Thailand’s Wonders Without Feeling Like a Tourist
Skip Phuket’s crowds for tranquil Koh Yao Noi, get intentionally lost in Bangkok’s alleyways, and savor northern curries at night markets in Nan province.
December 26, 2025 02:08 AM
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Kathryn Romeyn
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Can Taking the Myers-Briggs Personality Test Help You Figure out How to Travel?
Plenty of sites claim to predict your ideal trip based on your character. We took the test to find out if it works.
November 20, 2019 05:28 PM
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Maggie Fuller
People
The Influencer: Joe Bartolomei, Innkeeper
Where to go in California, according to the cofounder of one of Sonoma County’s most distinctive hotels.
June 14, 2018 08:00 PM
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Andrew Parks
Restaurants + Cafés
These Exquisite Pastries Are Borderline Art
A new patisserie is adding a dash of sweetness to Hong Kong’s vibrant bakery scene.
December 21, 2017 05:44 PM
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Alex Schechter
Where to Go in Winter
This European City Is the Ultimate Must-Visit for Christmas Lovers
In this Austrian city, traditions include historic Christmas markets, delicious pastries, and some more unusual holiday festivities.
November 28, 2023 02:57 PM
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Joe Flick
Hiking + Cycling
Experiencing Portugal Is All the More Vivid on a Walking Trip
The sights, sounds, and smells of Portugal are all the more vivid when you’re walking, as AFAR Ambassador Flash Parker recently discovered.
November 14, 2017 11:54 AM
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Flash Parker
Ocean Cruises
Is Virgin Voyages the Perfect Cruise for Cruise Haters?
Richard Branson said he didn’t like cruises. So, he developed a cruise line for people like him. Did he succeed?
October 14, 2021 05:37 PM
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Jeri Clausing
Food + Drink
16 Delicious Pastries From Around the World
Eat your way around the world, one flaky, chewy pastry at a time.
December 10, 2020 02:05 PM
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Dana Brindle
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