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History + Culture

14 Beautiful Medieval Castles in Europe You Can Visit

Indulge your medieval castle fantasies in Europe.

October 18, 2023 12:24 PM
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Jennifer Ceaser
Air Travel News

New EU Rule Means You Could Get Paid for a Connecting Flight Delay

Passenger protections also went into effect in Canada requiring that bumped fliers be compensated.

July 15, 2019 07:39 PM
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Michelle Baran
Books

8 Essential Books for Map Fans

These books feature hundreds of innovative and charming maps from the 1600s to the present day.

December 7, 2020 02:45 PM
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Tim Chester
Travel Tips + Etiquette

The Best Things to Do in Chicago

Architecture boat tours, ballgames at Wrigley Field, sunny beach days on Lake Michigan, and strolls through Millennium Park: here’s what to do in Chicago.

April 15, 2020 02:09 PM
Food + Drink

Delicious Global Dishes and Drinks You Can Make at Home

Discover the stories of unique delicacies from around the world and learn to recreate them for your family and friends.

March 20, 2020 03:11 PM
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Sarah Buder
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
Beer, Wine, + Spirits

Where to Drink Natural Wine from Chile

Here are the wineries to visit on your trip to Chilean wine country (or what to look for at your local wine shop).

June 11, 2019 05:53 PM
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Alice Feiring
Health + Wellness

9 Love Rituals From Around the World

From using a tree as a mailbox to gathering around a giant pink penis, there’s not much we won’t do for love

January 29, 2018 08:52 PM
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Vanita Salisbury
River Cruises

Are Europe’s Waterways Getting Too Crowded?

Despite a recent spate of collisions, insiders insist that river cruising remains a very safe and satisfying way to see the continent.

June 5, 2019 07:41 PM
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Michelle Baran
Tips + News

Our Favorite Travel Stories of 2019

These were the stories we were most excited to read—and share—this year.

December 18, 2019 12:44 PM
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Staff
Tips + News

Traveling to Europe in 2020? Here Are Some Things You Can Expect

When it comes to hopping across the pond for vacation, there’s good and bad news.

December 20, 2019 02:31 PM
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Julia Buckley
Air Travel News

How Airlines Get New Routes

There are numerous factors that determine how and when a new nonstop flight gets launched. Here’s a peek into the complex process.

April 16, 2019 12:02 PM
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Ramsey Qubein
Tips + News

Angry Elephants and Mysterious Stenches: AFAR Editors Remember Embarrassing Travel Stories

Seven AFAR travelers dredge up their most cringeworthy anecdotes from a lifetime of travel.

April 2, 2020 04:53 PM
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Tim Chester
Other

5 Cafes That Inspired the Literary World

5 Cafes That Inspired the Literary World

July 24, 2015 12:40 PM
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Amanda Lee
River Cruises

A Cycling Cruise Will Change the Way You Experience Europe

A cruise skeptic changes her tune after a voyage down the Danube.

March 8, 2018 09:39 AM
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Aislyn Greene

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