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They Used to Be Places Just for Women. Now They’re UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
By the 13th century, many major European cities had established beguinages, or enclosed communities for women looking to live in relative freedom. What remains of them today?
March 8, 2024 09:55 AM
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Melissa Febos
History + Culture
17 Beautiful, Abandoned Places Around the World
From a deserted Bolivian “train cemetery” to an empty, Romanian salt mine, these are some of the world’s most fascinating and unusual tourist attractions.
February 26, 2024 08:37 PM
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Sarah Buder
Islands
The 8 Best Things to Do in the BVI
You’ll notice the British Virgin Islands offer a throwback Caribbean experience: a tranquil, easygoing atmosphere—exactly the stuff travel dreams are made of.
June 2, 2021 07:35 PM
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Brian Major
Winter 2025
This Underrated Asian City Is Home to Beaches, Bathhouses, and Rich History
Often bypassed in favor of shinier Seoul, the South Korean city of Busan—known for its beaches, bathhouses, and rich history—is a destination all its own.
January 6, 2025 02:04 PM
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Peggy Orenstein
Epic Trips
A Perfect Bermuda Day in an Electric Car
Renting an electric car is an ideal way to explore the island. Here’s where to go.
Sponsored by
Bermuda Tourism Authority
Packing Tips + Gear
The 9 Best Beach Bags for Travelers
Looking for the perfect beach bag? These haulers are all a
shore
thing, according to travel experts.
May 15, 2023 06:01 PM
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Courtney Holden
The Future of Travel
What Hula Teaches About Connecting to the Environment in Maui
Here’s what to know about this art form—and where to see and do hula yourself.
Sponsored by
Maui Visitors Bureau
Travel for Good
9 Inspiring Companies Changing the Way We Travel: Afar’s 2024 Travel Vanguard
In our annual Travel Vanguard awards, Afar honors nine companies that in 2024 have been working to improve the world and how travelers experience it.
December 16, 2024 11:18 AM
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Ellen Carpenter
Weekend Getaways
Find a Quiet Summer Hideaway in Carbondale, Colorado
This Colorado charmer packs in plenty of appeal—restaurants, galleries, museums, hot springs, and spas—all with lodging priced at a fraction of the cost of an Aspen-based vacation.
July 7, 2020 07:13 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
Epic Trips
Chasing Adventure on Kangaroo Island, the Galápagos of Australia
In 2020, bushfires burned more than half of Australia’s natural wonder. Thankfully, the flora and fauna have begun to return—as have the visitors.
October 10, 2022 02:57 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
History + Culture
The History Behind Some of the World’s Most Beautiful Ceilings
A book titled “The Art of Looking Up” details the significant stories of spectacular ceilings, from Sweden and Las Vegas to Spain and Iran.
September 30, 2019 07:32 PM
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Sarah Buder
Restaurants + Cafés
An Intimate Street Food Tour Is the Best Way to Get an Authentic Taste of Delhi
Even the most intrepid and independent travelers benefit from a guide now and then.
June 21, 2019 01:43 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
AFAR Advisor
Sales Tips for Luxury Travel Advisors
Does a bottle of wine in the room matter anymore?
July 15, 2019 02:55 PM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
History + Culture
How to Experience Elena Ferrante’s Naples—and Ischia, Too
The stars of HBO’s hit TV series “My Brilliant Friend” aren’t just the characters, they’re real-life locations you can visit in Italy.
May 4, 2020 02:07 PM
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Casey Hatfield-Chiotti
Health + Wellness
Inside Monkey Island Estate’s Floating Spa on the River Thames
A spa that combines booze and botany on a barge? Here’s what it’s like to get the signature treatment at Monkey Island Estate, one of the U.K.’s most exciting new hotels.
July 23, 2019 09:27 AM
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Mary Holland
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