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Bars + Nightlife

You Won’t Believe What People in Tofino Put In Their Drinks

The surf town takes serious advantage of their local ingredients—and not just in their food.

November 9, 2015 07:30 PM

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Charyn Pfeuffer

Travel Tips + Etiquette

The Best Expat Advice From Our Readers Who’ve Lived Abroad

We asked current and former expats from the AFAR community for their top tips on how to move to—and settle down in—another country. This is what they told us.

February 16, 2017 04:15 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Destination Spotlight

The Best Things to Do in South Carolina

From historic gardens and handsome parks to fascinating museums and charming markets, here’s what to see and do in the Palmetto State.

May 28, 2020 09:43 AM

Travel Tips + Etiquette

8 Unspoken Rules of Public Transportation Around the World

Plus, general tips for being a polite rider anywhere.

January 14, 2018 07:00 PM

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Chris Ciolli

Books

Behind the Scenes of the Best-Selling Novel “Of Women and Salt”

Author Gabriela Garcia on Cuban history, writing matriarchal fiction, and what it was like growing up in Miami as the daughter of Cuban and Mexican immigrants.

August 25, 2021 06:09 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Festivals + Events

The Music Festival That’s Also a Summer Camp for Adults

Get ready for a nostalgia-packed weekend at this big-kid summer camp.

October 25, 2016 08:05 PM

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Mia Quagliarello

Hiking + Cycling

Steep Canyons, Crashing Waterfalls, and Whales Galore: Northeastern Iceland’s Ultimate Road Trip

Reykjavík has its charms, but to get the most of all Iceland has to offer, it’s best to hit the road.

June 24, 2019 06:24 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Travel for Good

This Arbor Day, You Can Help Bring Green Back to the British Virgin Islands

The BVI Tourist Board’s Seeds of Love campaign is replanting trees lost during the 2017 hurricane season.

April 26, 2018 11:54 AM

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Matthew Phenix

Art + Architecture

The World’s Largest Digital Art Projection Is Coming to the U.S.

A vibrant ongoing display will decorate 2.5 acres of a landmark building’s exterior in front of downtown Chicago’s riverfront promenade.

August 16, 2018 04:49 PM

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Sarah Buder

Style + Design

Winter in Tuscany According to Massimo Ferragamo

Where to eat and explore while staying in an 800-year-old village.

January 30, 2017 07:35 PM

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Ashley Goldsmith

Cruise News

Norway to Build the World’s Largest Ship Tunnel

It will connect two major fjords and become a tourist attraction.

April 14, 2017 01:10 PM

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Matt Villano

Books

Far From the Tourist Trail in New Delhi, a Traveler Finds Magic

A disillusioned American magician rediscovers his sense of wonder in one of New Delhi’s poorest neighborhoods.

February 2, 2018 12:30 PM

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Nate Staniforth

Where to Go in Winter

Six Ways to Take Advantage of New England’s Mild Winter

The lack of snow makes way for some great winter sightseeing.

February 16, 2016 06:16 PM

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Nicoletta Richardson

Air Travel News

How to Handle a Missed Connection Like a Pro

Mishaps are bound to happen when you travel—here’s what to do and how to stay calm if you miss your flight connection.

February 8, 2016 03:25 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

History + Culture

An American in Iran: Why You Should Go and What You Need to Know

May 31, 2016 02:07 PM

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Greg Sullivan

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