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History + Culture

6 Unique Mother’s Day Celebrations Around the World

Whether with flowers or tasty treats, moms everywhere deserve a special day

May 6, 2016 08:59 PM
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Alina Polishuk
Travel for Good

Beijing’s Taxis Are Going Green

In a step to combat the city’s infamous smog, Chinese officials have introduced a mandate to make its taxi fleet completely electric.

March 2, 2017 11:58 AM
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Matt Villano
Loyalty + Rewards

Loyalty Card Showdown: Enterprise Plus vs. Hertz Gold Plus

These rival car-rental giants offer some sweet benefits for frequent customers. Which one deserves your loyalty?

January 9, 2018 05:27 PM
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Ramsey Qubein
Travel Insiders

The City of Might: Five Locals on the Enduring Appeal of Paris

The City of Might: Five Locals on the Enduring Appeal of Paris

November 30, 2016 08:30 PM
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Aislyn Greene
Art + Culture

What All-American Culture Looks Like to a First-Time Visitor

During an epic U.S. road trip, a Lithuanian photographer discovers bluegrass, bagels, and classic Americana ways of life.

August 13, 2015 05:32 PM
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Algirdas Bakas
History + Culture

Can a Trip to the Holy Land Help a Republican and a Democrat Find Peace?

How a trip to the Middle East taught a blue-state liberal to get along with her red-state mother

December 12, 2017 09:34 AM
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Shilo Urban
History + Culture

How These U.S. Neighborhoods Got Their Odd Names

If names like Cabbagetown, Goose Hollow, and Normal Heights sound bizarre, just wait until you read about how they got those monikers in the first place.

March 19, 2018 08:25 PM
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Maya Kroth
Restaurants + Cafés

9 Restaurants Food Lovers Need to Visit in 2018

From the rebirth of the world’s most beloved dining experience to a New York chef’s foray into Los Angeles, here are the restaurants to visit in 2018.

January 4, 2018 09:31 AM
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Gabe Ulla
Restaurants + Cafés

Where to Find the Best Scallop in France (and Why You’d Want to)

Hint: The French Riviera and F. Scott Fitzgerald are involved.

April 13, 2017 11:54 AM
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Alex Schechter
Beaches

Spin the Globe: A Different Sort of Rio

AFAR chose a destination at random and sent author Paul Greenberg on 24 hours’ notice to a country where he swapped a beach vacation for a chance to catch his dinner.

August 4, 2015 01:27 PM
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Paul Greenberg
West Sweden

Overview

May 17, 2018 10:59 AM
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Marie Oskarsson
Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to Find, Eat, and Cook Moroccan Mushrooms

How to Find, Eat, and Cook Moroccan Mushrooms

July 6, 2015 05:24 PM
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Sarah Purkrabek
Air Travel News

American Airlines Changes Its Loyalty Program Rules Yet Again

Confused by the tweaks airlines are making to loyalty programs lately? Well, buckle up and break out a calculator.

June 10, 2016 03:41 PM
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Ramsey Qubein
History + Culture

Sauna Anxiety: An American Traveler’s Crisis

Heading to Europe this winter? It’s time to talk about nudity.

December 15, 2016 01:43 AM
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Jeremy Saum
Books

This Book Will Forever Change the Way You See NYC

Forget your GPS—Katharine Harmon’s latest book is the only map you need for a trip to the Big Apple.

October 19, 2016 03:25 PM
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Kyana Moghadam

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