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Travel Tips From an Adventurer Who Walked 7,456 Miles Across Africa

Mario Rigby recently returned from a walk across Africa, traversing the continent from Capetown to Cairo. The journey took two years and three months. Here’s what he learned.

June 15, 2018 04:30 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Museums + Galleries

As L.A. Breaks Ground, the “Star Wars” Museum Comes Into Focus

Move over, Apple Mothership: George Lucas’s Museum of Narrative Art promises to be California’s spaciest edifice.

March 16, 2018 05:25 PM

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David K. Gibson

Festivals + Events

How the Iconic Imagery of Mexico’s Día de los Muertos Has Evolved

The Mexican holiday is deeply rooted in the tradition of honoring the deceased, but its iconic symbols and colorful celebrations have distinct lives of their own.

July 17, 2018 08:00 PM

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Allegra Ben-Amotz

Natural Wonders

Three Alaskan Sounds to Hear Before You Die

An AFAR editor keeps his ears open on a kayak trip in Harriman Fjord.

October 5, 2016 04:49 PM

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Jeremy Saum

River Cruises

When You Need to Escape Reality, Take a Rhine River Cruise

Writer Chris Colin left the headlines behind and discovered the ineffable delight of a European river cruise with his family.

September 27, 2017 09:33 AM

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Chris Colin

Small Ship Cruises

Meet the First Same-Sex Couple to Marry on a Major Cruise Line

Francisco Vargas and Benjamin Gray celebrated their history-making wedding aboard a Celebrity Cruise vessel.

March 9, 2018 01:26 PM

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Sarah Buder

Hotels

This Company Will Make You Want to Book Hotels Directly

Hotel chains and online travel agencies have been duking it out for a while now—but booking directly just got a lot sweeter.

July 6, 2016 01:14 PM

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Matt Villano

Air Travel News

Delta Tests Free Wi-Fi in Advance of Larger Rollout

We can already hear the collective cheer from everyone who relies on the ability to stay connected while flying.

May 9, 2019 05:36 PM

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Michelle Baran

Travel for Good

This Colombian Tour Company Wants You to See the Medellín Beyond “Narcos”

On its Medellín community tours, Impulse Travel wants to showcase the city’s vibrant, uplifting culture.

January 24, 2022 01:22 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Hotels

Amsterdam’s Tiny Bridge Houses Are Now One-of-a-Kind Hotel Suites

Who needs a hotel lobby when the city—and its canals—are right on your doorstep?

July 11, 2018 06:47 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Air Travel News

What It’s Like to Fly Private for Not-So-Private Prices

Companies like JSX are making semi-private air travel a whole lot more accessible.

December 15, 2017 08:31 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Packing Tips + Gear

Essential Gear for Serious Walkers

On city sidewalks or mountain trails, the right equipment can spell the difference between ecstasy and agony.

January 10, 2018 05:25 PM

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David K. Gibson

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

Books

These Six Man Booker Prize Books Will Transport You Around the World

September 15, 2015 05:00 PM

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Yutaka Dirks

River Cruises

Exploring Europe’s Cultural Riches

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