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Beaches

5 Reasons to Take the Family to Turks and Caicos

With new nonstop flights and lower rates, the turquoise-infused island chain might be the perfect family destination for 2016.

January 25, 2016 06:07 PM
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Nick Pachelli
Peru

Overview

May 17, 2018 03:24 PM
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Ana Paula Bedoya
History + Culture

Meet the Woman Who Went in Search of “the Good Death”

This mortician traveled the world to examine funeral rituals across cultures. What she found, she says, wasn’t morbid. And she doesn’t want you to think so, either.

October 24, 2017 05:18 PM
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Sarah Buder
Outdoor Adventure

Check In at These 4 Adult Summer Camps

Sleeping bags accepted, but not required.

June 3, 2016 04:14 PM
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Nicoletta Richardson
Hotels

Is Chicago the Coolest Hotel City in America?

Is Chicago the Coolest Hotel City in America?

September 16, 2015 07:26 PM
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Jen Murphy
Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to (Actually) Volunteer in Cuba

It may be easier than ever to visit to Cuba, but is volunteering the way to get there?

July 28, 2016 10:57 AM
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Maggie Fuller
Food + Drink

Why Singapore’s Hawker Stalls Should Be the Next Stop on Your Travel List

Is one of the world’s greatest street food traditions at risk of disappearing? AFAR deputy editor Jennifer Flowers talks to Singaporean food expert KF Seetoh to find out.

July 10, 2019 03:55 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
Cities We Love

How to Pretend You’re in Buenos Aires at Home

Use this itinerary to recreate the best parts of a day in Argentina’s capital from your own home during quarantine.

May 21, 2020 04:50 PM
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Sarah Buder
Train Travel

You Can Still Flag Down a Train in Alaska’s Backcountry

A day trip on the Hurricane Turn Train near Denali National Park gives one writer a peek at what it’s like to live unplugged and off the grid in the Alaskan backcountry.

December 11, 2018 06:56 PM
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Erin Gifford
Expedition Cruises

Why This Controversial Cruise Is a Big Deal

Global warming made this voyage possible—but it was as sustainable as possible and brought thousands of dollars into Inuit communities.

September 15, 2016 03:31 PM
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Anne Kalosh
National Parks

Airbnb Will Make Visiting America’s National Parks Easier Than Ever

A new partnership between Airbnb and the National Park Foundation will spotlight listings near select national park sites.

June 29, 2017 01:43 PM
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Sarah Buder
Travel Tales

Escape From the Modern World on a Pilgrim’s Path Through Japan

No crowds. No cosplay. Just temples, trees, and a warm bath at the end of the day on the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route.

February 12, 2018 07:00 PM
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Peggy Orenstein
Epic Trips

What It’s Like to Swim With Whale Sharks

Get ready for a huge dose of perspective.

June 27, 2017 10:58 AM
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Sarah Purkrabek
Restaurants + Cafés

Heading to Boston? 6 Fun Things to Eat

You won’t want to miss these unusual treats.

May 12, 2016 07:46 PM
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Aislyn Greene
National Parks

Cascading Waterfalls and Craggy Peaks: The Ultimate Southwestern Colorado Road Trip

This loop around the San Juans soars over stunning mountain passes and into Victorian-era mining towns, spanning some of the most rugged terrain in the lower 48.

June 24, 2019 05:45 PM
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Brad Japhe

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