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Heavenly Music, Space-Age Architecture, and the Many Surprises of Armenia

A writer who grew up in Moscow finds echoes of her past on a spontaneous trip to a former Soviet Republic that’s forging a new identity.

February 1, 2018 12:30 PM

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Anya von Bremzen

Beaches

This Tiny Bahamian Island Is the Getaway You Need

Its vibe is so chill, it attracted a luxury boutique hotel group focused on deep travel experiences.

April 11, 2017 05:44 PM

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Erin Lentz

Cities We Love

How (and Where) to Get off the Beaten Path in Bangkok

Head to these under-the-radar neighborhoods in the Thai capital (before everyone else does).

August 2, 2017 08:57 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Food + Drink

10 Types of European Breads With Fascinating Stories

Sure, you know Germany has pretzels and France has baguettes, but do you know how these carby delights came to be?

February 13, 2018 01:27 PM

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Chris Ciolli

Bars + Nightlife

Two of Montreal’s Top Fashion Designers Share Their Favorite Local Spots

The cofounders of Want Les Essentiels—twins Dexter and Byron Peart—love Montreal’s food scene almost as much as the iconic apartment complex they call home.

July 7, 2017 02:01 PM

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Andrew Parks

Air Travel News

How to Make the Most of an Oahu Stopover

Tacking a microtrip onto your Hawaiian getaway has never been easier.

August 30, 2016 02:11 PM

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Nicole Antonio

Milan

Overview

May 24, 2018 10:34 AM

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Erica Firpo

Natural Wonders

On Thin Ice: Finding New Life on a Frozen Lake in Siberia

When photographer Marisa Marulli dropped everything and flew to Siberia to drive across the frozen Lake Baikal, she took her life into her hands in more ways than one.

April 6, 2018 04:47 PM

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Marisa Marulli

People

Raul y Pipo: A Conversation Across the United States and Cuba

Two Cubans, one in Havana and one in California, talk immigration, daily life, and the future of the relationship between the United States and Cuba.

August 10, 2016 05:39 PM

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Staff

Travel Tips + Etiquette

12 Things to Know If You’re Thinking about Going to Cuba

January 21, 2015 12:26 PM

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Greg Sullivan

Hotels

6 Reasons We Love Australia’s Quirky QT Brand

Here’s what you need to know about one of the coolest brands Down Under.

November 16, 2016 06:47 PM

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Ann Abel

Health + Wellness

This Is How You Live on Swiss Time

AFAR chose a destination at random and sent writer Taffy Brodesser-Akner— with 24 hours’ notice—to Switzerland, where she learned a lesson in Swiss serenity.

December 11, 2015 02:23 PM

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Taffy Brodesser-Akner

Art + Culture

Will Dubai Become the Smartest City in the World?

We talk to Dr. Aisha Bin Bishr, Director General of the Smart Dubai office

January 25, 2016 06:35 PM

Family Travel

The Strangeness and Delight of Taking Your Parents on Vacation

A Disney vacation, no less

February 28, 2017 05:28 PM

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Danielle Walsh

Restaurants + Cafés

This Chef Is Revealing the North African Influence on Mexican Cuisine

Moroccan and Mexican food have striking similarities—and that’s not a coincidence. One Michelin-starred San Francisco chef is exploring this overlap in an exciting new restaurant.

December 1, 2017 09:51 AM

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Ashley Goldsmith

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