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Snack Attack in Lisbon: A 48-Hour Food Tour Through This Burgeoning Culinary Capital

Our writer tastes her way through the Lisbon culinary scene on a foodie-focused city tour with two local food experts.

June 26, 2019 04:59 PM

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Anya von Bremzen

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to Swim in a Swanky Hotel Pool (Without Being a Guest)

A new app grants you the privileges of staying at a swanky hotel for a daily fee.

January 12, 2017 12:21 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Founder’s Note

To 10 Years of AFAR and Our Dedicated Readers

AFAR’s co-founder tips his hat to the talented individuals who make up our travel community.

December 13, 2018 01:20 PM

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Greg Sullivan

O‘ahu

Overview

May 26, 2021 03:31 PM

History + Culture

What LochteGate Teaches Us About Travel

How to travel better in the wake of an Olympic-sized scandal

August 19, 2016 05:02 PM

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Matt Villano

Tips + News

These 5 Things Are Now Officially Against the Law in Rome

In order to curtail bad behavior, Rome has transformed its temporary and rarely enforced bans into permanent law.

June 10, 2019 06:39 PM

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Frances D’Emilio

Family Travel

The Best Things to See and Do in Dubai With Kids

Whether you’re on a short layover or a full-on vacation, the city is brimming with child-friendly offerings.

June 20, 2024 01:31 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

History + Culture

To Uncover the Heart of Beirut, Take a Walk With This Local

After a four-year hiatus, Ronnie Chatah’s popular walking tours are once again helping locals and visitors dive deeper into the Lebanese capital.

April 26, 2018 04:56 PM

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Alexandra Talty

Beaches

The Isles of Scilly Are Britain’s Most Beautiful Hidden Secret

Possibly the most laid-back place in the country, this beautiful archipelago offers island hopping and coastal walking just off the coast of Cornwall—an excellent British break for fall.

August 16, 2018 06:25 PM

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Lottie Gross

Art + Architecture

How the Biggest Museum Opening of the Year Came Together

Ed Patuto, director of audience engagement for The Broad, the buzziest new museum of the year, explains why downtown Los Angeles is the destination for contemporary art today.

August 11, 2015 02:20 PM

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Kayleen Schaefer

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

6 Whisky-Tasting Experiences Across Scotland

With more than 130 active distilleries throughout five official whisky regions, this gorgeous country offers countless distinctive opportunities to sample its finest spirit.

Sponsored by Visit Scotland

Art + Culture

What All-American Culture Looks Like to a First-Time Visitor

During an epic U.S. road trip, a Lithuanian photographer discovers bluegrass, bagels, and classic Americana ways of life.

August 13, 2015 05:32 PM

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Algirdas Bakas

Travel Tips + Etiquette

The World’s Best City for Expats Is All About Street Food, High-Speed Trains, and Friendly Locals

Taipei claimed the number one spot in the annual Expat City Ranking by InterNations, which rates the best cities for expats to live and work in around the world.

December 4, 2019 06:08 PM

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Sarah Buder

Family Travel

What It’s Actually Like to Road Trip Across Australia—With A Baby

With their seven-month-old daughter and dog in tow, an intrepid couple heads across the vast expanse of Oz

January 11, 2016 04:53 PM

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Christina Pickard

Art + Architecture

An All-Night Art Festival Is About to Take Over Toronto

The celebration of Nuit Blanche Toronto sees a curated selection of exhibitions, installations, and live performances pop up across the city overnight.

August 21, 2018 04:18 PM

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Sarah Buder

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