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History + Culture

Why You Need to Visit This Redeemed Gangster’s Paradise

Casco Viejo’s renaissance is Panama City’s best-kept secret.

June 14, 2016 06:54 PM

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Erum Jilani

Travel Tips + Etiquette

The Swedish Compliment That Sometimes Gets Lost in Translation

A Stockholm-based expat explains the true meaning behind a Swedish word that should only be used in the right context.

February 13, 2017 04:07 PM

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Lola (Akinmade) Åkerström

Travel Insiders

How to Travel More, According to an AFAR Ambassador

Plus how she got started in travel blogging, her Instagram obsessions, and how she stays curious about her own city

October 4, 2016 12:21 PM

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Ashley Goldsmith

Food + Drink

How Minnesota Became One of America’s Great Food Destinations

From lefse potato “tortillas” to Hmong cuisine, Minnesota offers a wealth of mouth-watering options.

Sponsored by Explore Minnesota Tourism

Air Travel News

At LAX, Cutting-Edge Tech Is Speeding Up the Boarding Process

In Los Angeles, a pretty face can get you places, including onto your next flight.

February 6, 2018 01:27 PM

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Matthew Phenix

Small Ship Cruises

A Fantasy Comes True Aboard the Queen Mary 2

Is there a better place to channel 1930s glamour than on a classic ocean liner?

January 4, 2017 05:27 PM

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Emma John

Travel for Good

How to Plan a Volunteer Vacation You’ll Really Love

So you’ve decided to give back on your next trip. Here’s what you need to know to make sure your travels are both fulfilling and productive for you and the destination.

April 20, 2020 09:48 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Winter Sports

Coolest Travel Jobs: What It’s Like to Be an Avalanche Forecaster

It involves skiing, helicopters, and dynamite (really).

June 13, 2017 07:46 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Tips + News

How to Pretend You’re in the Caribbean at Home

Use this itinerary as a guide to recreate the best parts of a Caribbean vacation—the music, the food, but not the sand—at home during lockdown.

June 19, 2020 06:12 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

History + Culture

How to See—and Photograph—Japan’s Surviving Ancient Rituals

Across the country, centuries-old traditions permeate contemporary culture. A new set of immersive photography tours grant travelers the rare access necessary to document them.

April 24, 2019 07:59 PM

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Sarah Buder

AFAR Advisor

Virtuoso Week 2019: Tips and Trends From the Fashion Week of Travel

Plus, should there be a Code of Conduct for travelers?

August 21, 2019 01:57 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Air Travel News

This Airline Is Using Social Media in the Best Way

From customer service to connecting you with other passengers, KLM has harnessed the power of social media.

June 23, 2017 02:18 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

Winter Sports

Here’s Why Après-Ski is Better in Canada

Whether you prefer wine, beer, or spirits, these towns are taking drinking to a new, delicious level.

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