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7 New Perks Make Flight Delays More Bearable at U.S. Airports

Traveling over Labor Day? Fun new amenities at major hubs make it easier to kill time before, or between, your flights this busy holiday weekend.

August 31, 2017 06:05 PM

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Harriet Baskas

Festivals + Events

NYC’s Magical Restaurant 1683 Will Pop Up in Los Angeles for Three Nights Only

Designed to evoke Germany’s fairy-tale Black Forest, the pop-up takes its culinary lead from chef Daniel Humm of New York’s Michelin-starred Eleven Madison Park.

April 6, 2018 01:26 PM

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David K. Gibson

AFAR Advisor

Ensemble Announces Big Sustainability Partnership

The 2019 conference theme was Travel with Purpose.

November 14, 2019 09:09 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Books

Great Travel Reads for Thanksgiving Weekend

Take a break from the turkey and check out these memorable travel stories.

November 22, 2016 03:02 PM

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Matt Villano

Tips + News

Nepal Reopens to Adventure Travelers

Mountaineers and trekkers who agree to quarantine for a week at a hotel in Kathmandu—among many other restrictions—are now welcome back to Nepal.

November 4, 2020 02:20 PM

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Binaj Gurubacharya

Travel Tips + Etiquette

5 Ways a Travel Advisor Can Elevate Your Next Vacation

A look at the role of top travel advisors and where they get their knowledge about the latest in travel (the secret is spelled ILTM)

Sponsored by ILTM

Restaurants + Cafés

Why Is It So Hard to Find New Nordic Cuisine in Oslo?

Writer Alan Richman has won 16 James Beard Awards for his food writing and eaten in the world’s finest restaurants, but he’d never been to Norway⎯until AFAR sent him with 24 hours’ notice.

April 12, 2017 01:33 PM

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Alan Richman

Art + Culture

This Is Proof that Finland Is One of the World’s Most Welcoming Countries

February 10, 2016 05:13 PM

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Christine Ajudua

Camping

The Gear You Need to Make Barista-Level Coffee While Camping

How to make the best camp coffee? So glad you asked.

May 26, 2021 09:47 AM

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Svati Kirsten Narula

Festivals + Events

The Tokyo Neighborhood You Need to Know

Kōenji rewards intrepid travelers with killer vinyl, curious vintage shops, and secret-alley bar crawls.

July 31, 2017 06:14 PM

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Laura House

Restaurants + Cafés

OpenTable Names the 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in the United States

The popular online reservation service just released its roster of top places to wine and dine your lover in 2018.

February 6, 2018 08:42 PM

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Sarah Buder

A person speaking on the phone while reading a map

Travel for Good

The Most Heart-Warming Help We’ve Ever Received from a Stranger Abroad

AFAR staffers share their accounts of varying acts of kindness and humanity they’ve experienced from strangers around the world.

November 15, 2016 03:19 PM

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Sarah Buder

Packing Tips + Gear

Take on Summer Travel With These 10 New Pieces of Gear

When summer’s long days coax you into ever-longer rambles, reach for these warm-weather essentials. They’ll keep you wandering—in comfort.

May 29, 2018 05:14 PM

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Kelly Bastone

Islands

5 Reasons You’ll Fall in Love With Curacao

Add this Caribbean island to your travel list.

July 6, 2015 02:44 PM

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Christine Amorose

Loyalty + Rewards

United Just Launched a New Credit Card With up to 100,000 Bonus Miles

Enjoy statement credits toward flights and Global Entry, plus bonus miles on everyday purchases like dining and streaming services.

April 8, 2021 06:19 PM

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Eric Rosen

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