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Where to Get Off the Beaten Path in the Berkshires

The Berkshires is more than just Tanglewood and MASS MoCA. Here are eight under-the-radar spots to explore.

November 13, 2015 04:57 PM

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Katherine Martinelli

People

Filson’s Creative Director on His Favorite Things to Do in the Pacific Northwest

From his favorite outdoor activities to his must-have gear

October 14, 2016 10:59 AM

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Jennifer Lee

Natural Wonders

What’s Actually Happening to the Great Barrier Reef?

A new expedition lets you make the decision for yourself.

January 16, 2018 05:25 PM

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Carrie Miller

Restaurants + Cafés

Maine’s Star Restaurant Launches a Snail-Mail Reservation Lottery

The Lost Kitchen chef Erin French will accept your reservation request to her feted farm-to-table restaurant only on a mailed-in notecard—and only until April 10.

March 30, 2018 04:26 PM

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David K. Gibson

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

Water Sports

The Secrets of Sydney’s Unsurpassed Swimming Spots

In the Land Down Under, there’s an oceanside pool where women—and octopods—swim free.

August 29, 2017 11:33 AM

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Myffy Rigby

Restaurants + Cafés

Australia’s Aboriginal Cuisine Gets Its Due in Perth

At Wildflower, one chef has adopted aboriginal cooking practices to bring the true flavor of Western Australia.

March 17, 2017 02:11 PM

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Rachel Tepper Paley

Seza, an Armenian bistro, serves up specialties like kibbeh and freekeh with lamb.

Art + Culture

6 Reasons to Visit Beirut Despite the Travel Warning

Don’t believe everything you hear.

May 23, 2016 07:18 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

Bars + Nightlife

The 3 Cocktails You Must Try at the New Ritz Paris

The Ritz Paris hotel reopens this June after a three-and-a-half-year renovation. Colin Peter Field, head barman of the hotel’s Bar Hemingway, raises a toast.

February 12, 2016 07:38 PM

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Lindsey Tramuta

Packing Tips + Gear

Are You Photographer Enough for This $70 Camera?

It looks (and feels) like a toy, but the Kodak Printomatic instant-print digital camera will put your skills (and your patience) to the test.

November 9, 2017 12:37 PM

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Matthew Phenix

History + Culture

Where to Find London’s Victorian Charm

Walk in the footsteps of some of London’s most notable Victorians through the lavish restaurants, opulent theaters, and grand department stores they frequented.

December 12, 2017 08:31 PM

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Edmund Vallance

Tips + News

How to Pretend You’re in the Caribbean at Home

Use this itinerary as a guide to recreate the best parts of a Caribbean vacation—the music, the food, but not the sand—at home during lockdown.

June 19, 2020 06:12 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Festivals + Events

The Scottish Viking Fire Festival You Need to See to Believe

Blazing bonfires and costume-clad crowds bring the midwinter heat at this highly eccentric annual festival in the Northern Isles.

January 31, 2019 02:57 PM

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Sarah Buder

Founder’s Note

American Beauty: Don’t Forget to Travel in Your Own Backyard

AFAR’s cofounder on staying curious—even when you’re on home turf.

August 1, 2016 12:38 PM

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Greg Sullivan

National Parks

Why You Should Experience the National Parks After Dark

Make the Milky Way your destination with the Parks Service’s nighttime programs

April 6, 2016 06:07 PM

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Maggie Fuller

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