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Health + Wellness

How Bruce Lee Taught Me to Be a Better Traveler

The secret to becoming a smarter—and more open-minded—traveler? Self-defense training.

September 20, 2018 04:39 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Festivals + Events

Australia’s Most Surreal Midwinter Festival Celebrates Art, Darkness, and Naked Swimming

Dark Mofo is not for the faint of heart.

September 20, 2018 02:13 PM

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Serena Renner

Epic Trips

Meet the Storyteller: Peggy Orenstein

New York Times best-seller Peggy Orenstein shares some thoughts on travel, writing, and performing for an audience after her appearance at AFAR Travel Tales.

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Food + Drink

Lufthansa Is Tapping Kegs of Beer on Certain Flights for Oktoberfest

Celebrate the annual beer festival at 30,000 feet this year.

September 19, 2018 07:26 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Style + Design

The Future Shines Bright for the Most Iconic Pot-Maker in France

In Mauviel’s Normandy workshop, the best copper pots in the world are forged, shaped, and polished just the way they were two centuries ago.

September 19, 2018 07:26 PM

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Lindsey Tramuta

UNESCO World Heritage

Europe’s Lesser-Visited UNESCO Sites Are Easier Than Ever to Explore

A new online platform spotlights UNESCO World Heritage sites across Europe where you’ll encounter fascinating histories—and fewer crowds.

September 19, 2018 05:09 PM

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Sarah Buder

Packing Tips + Gear

Best in Snow: Hot New Gear That’ll Solve Your Worst Winter Woes

Fumbly fingers? Foggy goggles? Bulky jackets? Not with these gorgeous gear picks.

September 19, 2018 04:34 PM

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Kelly Bastone

Where to Travel Next

A Sneak Peak at New Must-Visits in San Miguel

The Mexican town of San Miguel de Allende charms visitors with its colonial atmosphere as well as top restaurants and shopping. Here’s a look at the latest reasons to visit

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Food + Drink

The Untapped Region Where Italy’s Oldest Culinary Traditions Live On

Forget Tuscany. You’ll find everything you want—natural wine, black truffles, and wide-open spaces—under the Umbrian sun.

September 18, 2018 07:25 PM

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Lindsey Tramuta

Books

What’s in a Name? How One Traveler Went From Outsider to Local in Lesotho

When Will McGrath followed his wife, Ellen—a sociologist specializing in AIDS research—to Lesotho, he knew little about the African country. Less than a year later, he became Moshoeshoe.

September 18, 2018 04:36 PM

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Will McGrath

Art + Architecture

Poland’s Most Exciting New Cultural Hub Is All About Post-Soviet Street Art and Design

Katowice has much more to offer than its proximity to Kraków.

September 18, 2018 03:44 PM

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Rachel Mills

Epic Trips

Meet the Storyteller: Abbas Mousa

Abbas Mousa of The Moth, who attended the AFAR Travel Tales event in New York this August, shares thoughts on travel and why podcasts have soared in popularity.

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Tips + News

TripAdvisor Is About to Look Very Different. Here’s Why.

Users will be able to create Facebook-like feeds and share travel photos, articles, tips, and information.

September 18, 2018 01:34 PM

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Michelle Baran

Packing Tips + Gear

Stylish Walking Shoes for Travel That Are Actually Comfortable

Yes, it can be done—these travel shoes hold up to a long day of walking but are still chic enough for a night out on the town.

September 17, 2018 06:47 PM

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Flora Tsapovsky

Festivals + Events

You Can Party at Dracula’s Castle in Transylvania This Halloween

A travel company offers two Romania tours that include an All Hallow’s Eve bash at the Bran Castle.

September 17, 2018 05:40 PM

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Michelle Baran

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