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Restaurants + Cafés

In San Francisco, There’s a New Style of Brunch We Can Get Behind

And, no, you won’t be having a mimosa.

November 9, 2017 07:11 PM

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Danielle Walsh

Hotels

John Lennon Slept Here (and You Can, Too)

Montreal’s Queen Elizabeth Hotel celebrates the Beatles frontman and his 1969 “Bed-In” with a fab new suite.

September 28, 2017 02:14 PM

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Matthew Phenix

Outdoor Adventure

Adventure Comes Naturally in West Sweden

Expat Chris Doyle, executive director Europe & Central Asia at the Adventure Travel Trade Association, reflects on West Sweden’s outdoor culture and how travelers can make the most of it.

Sponsored by visit Sweden

Solo Travel

10 Reasons Why You Should Travel Solo

Many people find the idea of traveling solo terrifying, but it might just be the best thing you ever do.

November 20, 2015 04:34 PM

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Anna Mazurek

Winter Sports

Snow Polo: The Glitziest Sport You’ve Never Heard Of

Every year, Aspen holds the United States’ only championship—and it’s quite the affair.

February 22, 2017 06:57 PM

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Vanita Salisbury

Bars + Nightlife

The Late-Night Secret Ireland’s Pubs Don’t Want You to Know About

Former Dublin resident Jessica Colley Clarke details the cheeky, illegal, but somewhat common tradition of the lock-in.

February 4, 2016 04:03 PM

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Jessica Colley Clarke

Air Travel News

Everything You Should Know About Flying In and Out of Brussels Airport

With the airport observing its first day of large-scale operation since the March 22nd terrorist attacks, here’s what you should know

April 19, 2016 08:11 PM

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Alina Polishuk

Destination Spotlight

Is Tijuana Mexico’s New Capital of Cool?

Mexico’s most notorious tourist destination is reinventing itself—and it’s seriously cool.

February 21, 2017 01:45 PM

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Jackie Bryant

History + Culture

Inside Bangkok’s Hidden Portuguese Village

The Kudichin neighborhood was established before the city’s official founding, but most travelers miss this fascinating spot—and its delicious hybrid cuisine.

February 19, 2018 12:30 PM

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Allison Nicole Smith

Weekend Getaways

The Greatest Mountain Town You’ve Never Heard Of

This under-the-radar retreat has good food and incredible access to nature.

January 31, 2017 11:50 AM

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Ashlea Halpern

Tips + News

Great News: Getting to Iceland (and Europe) Is Now Cheaper than Ever

We caught up with the CEO of WOW Air to talk about how they make their fares so affordable and what makes Iceland so interesting to Americans.

January 26, 2016 04:03 PM

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Matt Villano

Food + Drink

The True Tale of Mexico City’s Most Delectable Street Food Snack

Tacos al pastor are a serious source of pride in Mexico’s capital. Here’s what you need to know to track down the tastiest tacos on your next trip—plus how to create them at home.

December 5, 2017 07:00 PM

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Francine Prose

Saudi Arabia

Overview

January 29, 2023 10:18 AM

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Sarah Khan

A moment in time captured on the Maasai Mara<br/>

Kenya

Overview

May 23, 2018 11:17 AM

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Harriet Constable

Outdoor Adventure

Why Winging It Behind the Wheel Is the Best Way to See Sweden

With paper map and film camera in hand, an AFAR editor discovers the benefits of a tech-free road trip from Stockholm to Gothenburg.

February 14, 2018 02:35 PM

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Aislyn Greene

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