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History + Culture

Uncovering the Heart and Soul of New Orleans’s Classic Cuisine

An acclaimed food historian explores the roots of New Orleans’s cultural character through its cuisine.

August 23, 2017 12:15 PM

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Sarah Buder

Travel Tales

She Came, She Saw, She Told Jokes: A Comic’s Last-Minute Trip to Kansas City

New York comedian Negin Farsad headed into the heartland of her country, and fell head over heels for a two-state city in the middle of America.

January 28, 2019 02:02 PM

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Negin Farsad

Natural Wonders

TripAdvisor Is Taking a Major Stand for Animal Rights

The move comes at a time when travelers are pressuring tourism operators to act more ethically—especially when it comes to animals.

October 14, 2016 02:21 PM

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Matt Villano

Epic Trips

A Journey Through Mongolia in the Back of a Van Is What Road Trip Dreams Are Made Of

On an eight-day tour, photographer Mariana Jamadi traveled deep into the heart of the Mongolian wilderness—in a decommissioned Russian military van.

May 24, 2018 12:58 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Tips + News

Chef José Andrés, Cruise Lines Mobilize to Help the Bahamas

The celebrated chef’s World Central Kitchen, which provides meals to those in need, is working to help feed people displaced by Hurricane Dorian.

September 11, 2019 07:05 PM

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Michelle Baran

Weekend Getaways

Ojai Is the Weekend Getaway of Choice From L.A.—for Good Reason

Hike at sunrise. Meditate. Fuel up on organic, local food. Pick Pixie tangerines. Repeat.

December 17, 2021 04:25 PM

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Tim Chester

National Parks

America’s Most Underrated National Monuments

These under-the-radar national monuments are totally stunning, and they’re right in your backyard.

April 26, 2017 05:32 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

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

History + Culture

How to Get a New View of Pearl Harbor

A new tour combines tragic American history with glowing scenery as it retraces the flight path used by the Japanese bombers on December 7, 1941.

November 29, 2016 01:16 PM

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Will McGough

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Disney

Disneyland Will Welcome Out-of-State Visitors Starting June 15

The California theme park reopened to state residents on April 30 but will be able to welcome all guests when the state fully reopens next month.

May 26, 2021 07:27 PM

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Michelle Baran

History + Culture

Preserving Peru’s Ancient Culinary Legacy, One Forgotten Ingredient at a Time

In the face of environmental and cultural change, innovative chefs, dedicated scientists, and knowledgeable farmers are banding together to rediscover their country’s gastronomic roots.

August 8, 2018 01:30 PM

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Melanie Haiken

Water Sports

Some of the World’s Best New Dive Spots Are Under Oil Rigs

Offshore oil rigs can be eyesores, but beneath the surface, the views are anything but ugly.

July 11, 2018 05:37 PM

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Tara Bradley Connell

Travel Tips + Etiquette

The 1 Sign You’ve Become Like a Local, According to an Experienced Expat

AFAR writer Lisa Abend is a serial expat. She knows she’s officially settled in to a new home when she gains a true understanding of local etiquette.

February 13, 2017 03:31 PM

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Lisa Abend

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