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Festivals + Events

7 Crazy-Cool Springtime Festivals in Europe

Dragons, ruins, fire, beer. Some of these feel right out of Game of Thrones.

March 3, 2016 08:40 PM
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Chris Ciolli
Epic Trips

The Truth I Learned From Taking a Gap Year Abroad

An AFAR editor shares the perspectives she gained on a long-term backpacking trip through Latin America.

December 2, 2016 06:28 PM
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Sarah Buder
Zion National Park

Overview

May 17, 2018 11:51 AM
UNESCO World Heritage

A Hidden Village You Need to See on the Way to Machu Picchu

Meet the Peruvian women who are reinventing their forgotten community.

April 11, 2016 08:35 PM
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Simon Willis
Packing Tips + Gear

The Always-On Digital Assistant Comes to Your Hotel Room

Designed for the hospitality industry, a voice-enabled gadget called Roxy puts a concierge on the bedside table.

September 27, 2017 07:48 PM
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David K. Gibson
San Miguel de Allende

Overview

May 17, 2018 01:37 PM
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Julie Schwietert Collazo
History + Culture

The Surprising Story of Journey’s Filipino Frontman

Well, it’s actually not that surprising once you learn about musical culture in the Philippines.

February 10, 2016 08:14 PM
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Bruce Northam
History + Culture

8 Striking Photos of Rodeo Girls in the American Southwest

Photographer Ilona Szwarc explores identity and femininity in her images of rodeo’s youngest heroines.

July 12, 2017 07:23 PM
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Maggie Fuller
History + Culture

What I Learned Hawking Sweet Potatoes with a Street Vendor in Taiwan

When one traveler volunteered to spend the day helping one of Taipei’s Sweet Potato Mamas with her food cart, she learned that the best views of the city are found at street level.

September 19, 2017 06:15 PM
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Anna Mindess
Festivals + Events

See the Turtles of Hawaii Celebrate Their Own Independence Day

Forget fireworks; this is the most awe-inspiring Independence Day celebration out there.

June 24, 2016 02:13 PM
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Sarah Purkrabek
People

What It’s Really, Truly Like to Be a Flight Attendant

It’s more than a job—it’s a lifestyle.

May 28, 2015 04:16 PM
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Sarah Purkrabek
Packing Tips + Gear

The 11 Best Travel Cameras

Whether you’re an amateur shutterbug or constantly honing your travel photography skills, these excellent options make finding the right camera for you a snap.

July 7, 2020 10:52 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Air Travel News

Hurt on Vacation? Meet Your Lifesaver

Pilot Maxime Proulx flies an “ICU in the air” for Montreal-based Skyservice Air Ambulance, transporting severely injured and gravely ill travelers to hospitals close to home.

November 21, 2017 02:08 PM
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David K. Gibson
Health + Wellness

The Dos and Don’ts of Korean Spas

The Dos and Don’ts of Korean Spas

Sponsored by Korean Air
International Beaches

Mallorca: Spanish Style Beyond the Beach

Mallorca: Spanish Style Beyond the Beach

August 19, 2014 09:00 AM
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Tom Downey

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