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Winter Sports

5 Things I Learned From Skiing With an Olympic Medalist

5 Things I Learned From Skiing With an Olympic Medalist

February 5, 2016 01:51 PM
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Sarah Purkrabek
Road Trips

A Mother-Daughter Road Trip up the California Coast

Here’s how one writer took her mom on a multi-day, 963-mile trip before Christmas.

November 4, 2016 09:11 AM
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Jenny Miller
History + Culture

Celebrating Black History at the Frederick Douglass National Historic Site: The View from AFAR

Plus: Dengue Fever in Hawaii and public urination in San Francisco

February 12, 2016 05:16 PM
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Matt Villano
Books

6 Great Reads for Those Long Days of Thanksgiving Travel

Grab one of these easy reads before your holiday travel.

November 23, 2015 01:50 PM
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Yutaka Dirks
Quizzes

Which Island Destination Best Suits Your Personality?

Your personal guide to island hopping awaits.

July 28, 2016 04:22 PM
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Staff
Dominican Republic

Overview

January 23, 2019 02:30 PM
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Gail Harrington
Travel Tips + Etiquette

The 50 Best Things to Do This Summer in All 50 States: The Midwest

The 50 Best Things to Do This Summer in All 50 States: The Midwest

May 21, 2015 06:47 PM
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Sarah Purkrabek
Tips + News

St. Regis Celebrates Kauai’s Star Power With a New Movie Set Tour

This Hawaiian island doesn’t just look like an earthly paradise, it’s actually played one on the big screen.

March 1, 2018 01:25 PM
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David K. Gibson
Restaurants + Cafés

Finding Southeast Asian Flavors in the American South

New Orleans chef Michael Gulotta explores the unique influence of Vietnamese cuisine in the renowned food city.

August 14, 2017 06:44 PM
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Sarah Buder
Art + Culture

Songs From Around the Globe to Help Keep the Gloom at Bay

Music from Colombia, Japan, Brazil, Greenland, and more is just a click away.

March 20, 2020 01:41 PM
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Sebastian Modak
Health + Wellness

Luang Prabang Is the Wellness Destination You Need Now

Despite a new wave of hotels and health-minded experiences, there’s nothing gimmicky about this feel-good city in Southeast Asia—mindfulness is just a way of life here.

January 25, 2019 07:51 PM
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Kathryn Romeyn
Art + Architecture

A Massive Sculpture of Hands Is Gripping the Attention of Crowds in Venice

“Building Bridges” is a follow-up to Italian artist Lorenzo Quinn’s 2017 “Support” sculpture in Venice.

May 14, 2019 03:10 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Packing Tips + Gear

The Best Deals for Travelers in the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2023

You can find some of AFAR’s favorite shoes, bags, and skin-care products at a serious discount during the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale.

July 17, 2023 01:17 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Art + Culture

Archaeologists Discover 27 Ancient Coffins at Egyptian Pyramid

The colorful sarcophagi were buried more than 2,500 years ago and feature ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics.

September 22, 2020 01:56 PM
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Samy Magdy
Off The Tourist Trail

The World Cup Is Coming to Mexico City. Here’s How to Explore the City Away From the Crowds

Luis Barragán’s architectural masterpieces, breakfast on the chinampas, and the best al pastor in the city—a chilango’s guide to getting off the tourist trail in her hometown.

May 21, 2026 09:48 AM
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María Pellicer

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