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What We Can Learn From Polar Explorers for Surviving Months of Isolation

Long before the internet, Antarctic explorers of the early 1900s survived tedium with these basic activities.

March 30, 2020 12:36 PM

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Daniella McCahey

Man standing inside forest and pointing to surrounding grasses

Health + Wellness

The Next Outdoorsy Wellness Trend Will Have You Strapping on Your Hiking Boots and Looking Down

Herbalism and traditional plant medicine are the focus of increasingly popular foraging walks offered by hotels and tour outfitters.

January 14, 2025 11:10 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

AFAR Advisor

How This Cruise Line Puts Wellness Front and Center

From an on-board Wellness Host to a wealth of active shore excursions, AmaWaterways River Cruises makes healthy travel a priority for your clients.

September 16, 2019 12:05 PM

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AmaWaterways

Small Ship Cruises

You Can Soon Sail to Both Poles in One Trip on a Luxury Yacht Cruise

When it comes to cruise bragging rights, there are a lot of impressive itineraries passengers can book. But sailing from Antarctica to the Arctic in one journey is hard to top.

April 18, 2019 11:41 AM

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Michelle Baran

Small Ship Cruises

A Titanic Replica Could Set Sail in 2022

Construction of the Titanic II is reportedly under way and the maiden voyage would be the Atlantic crossing of Southampton to New York.

October 24, 2018 06:13 PM

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Michelle Baran

Health + Wellness

This Town in Southern India May Be the Country’s Most Healing Retreat

600 miles south of Goa, a small town in Kerala introduces travelers to the ancient practice of Ayurveda. Here’s how to get your wellness on.

August 23, 2018 09:42 PM

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Rebecca Holland

AFAR Advisor

Travel Agency Obsession: Essentialist

How this agency uses a network of editors to keep travelers happy.

January 16, 2020 12:27 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Travel for Good

This Travel Company Is Helping a Nairobi Slum During the COVID-19 Pandemic

As survival becomes harder during the COVID-19 pandemic in Nairobi’s second-largest slum, Micato Safaris is offering residents a glimmer of hope.

June 3, 2020 11:41 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

Style + Design

The English Countryside Retreat Every Car Lover Must Visit

At the birthplace of the Rolls-Royce, England’s automobile history comes roaring to life.

June 10, 2019 06:24 PM

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Emma John

A person in a brightly colored, elaborate costume with a head dress and mask in Chile's Arica’s La Fuerza del Sol festival.

Food + Drink

7 Food Festivals in Chile Worth Planning Your Trip Around

From Santiago to Patagonia, follow this roadmap to the country’s best culinary events.

Sponsored by Sernatur Chile

Longreads

Why a Train Trip Across the U.S. Is the Fastest Way to Slow Down

On a cross-country Amtrak trip, a perpetually rushed traveler finds the gift of time.

February 14, 2018 02:40 PM

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Eric Weiner

The Glacier Express is among the dreamiest ways to travel across Switzerland.

Where to Travel Next

How to Enjoy an Eye-Popping Journey Aboard the Glacier Express

As an AFAR travel expert discovered, a magnificent, best-in-class journey awaits on this legendary train. Here are his tips for doing it right.

Sponsored by Switzerland Tourism and Written by Bryan Kinkade

Packing Tips + Gear

Backcountry’s Summer Sale Is Here—and We Found Some of Our Favorite Gear for Half Off

We’re stocking up on outdoor clothing and gear for a couple of late summer, socially distanced adventures during this sale that runs until August 28.

August 4, 2020 05:36 PM

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Staff

Restaurants + Cafés

10 New-Wave Jewish Restaurants to Try Around the World

With Hanukkah just around the corner, Wise Sons owner Evan Bloom shares some spots where you can experience the Jewish food renaissance.

December 15, 2016 05:23 PM

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Evan Bloom

Air Travel News

From Southwest, New Ways to Get to the Caribbean and Central America

The low-cost airline expands its presence in the region with new routes and flights from several U.S. cities.

November 8, 2017 01:09 PM

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Matthew Phenix

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