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History + Culture

Exploring Asia’s Surprising New Capital of Cool

The capital of Malaysia has become a hotbed of art and design. Kuala Lumpur’s most influential residents guide AFAR through five of the city’s creatively charged neighborhoods.

December 7, 2017 02:19 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
Bali

Overview

June 27, 2022 05:40 PM
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Hannah Wijana
Packing Tips + Gear

How Away Revolutionized the Future of Smart Suitcases

The luggage company promises to make packing and traveling simple—one thoughtful suitcase at a time.

December 8, 2015 06:38 PM
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Sarah Purkrabek
Cities We Love

Yes, You Can Take Your Teen (and Tween) to Tokyo

You might go for the temples. They’ll go for the video games, giant toy stores, and bizarre candy.

July 27, 2017 12:03 PM
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Lora Shinn
Travel Tales

A Literary Trip to Lisbon Is the Best Way to Uncover Portugal’s Hidden Beauty

In Portugal, novelist Charmaine Craig searches for the ghost of her hero, goes on a high-speed chase for delicious pork, and ponders the mystery of a writer’s trunk.

September 24, 2018 12:42 PM
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Charmaine Craig
Hotels

12 Amazing Hotel Boutiques that are Changing the Face of the Gift Shop

These well-curated hotel shops will give you a sense of place and a lasting memory.

September 2, 2015 04:02 PM
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Jen Murphy
Bars + Nightlife

5 Great Places to Drink Matcha in Japan

5 Great Places to Drink Matcha in Japan

February 11, 2016 01:04 PM
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Alex Schechter
Art + Culture

10 Reasons Bangkok Is a Design Lover’s Dream

From stunning temples and crazy markets to artsy hangouts and innovative food preparations, Bangkok is a designer’s dream city

September 25, 2015 03:42 PM
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Stephanie Orma
Travel for Good

Dispatch From a Refugee Camp in Greece

AFAR contributing writer David Farley spends a month seeking the human side of the refugee crisis.

March 2, 2017 12:03 PM
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David Farley
Health + Wellness

How to Plan a Destination Wedding—the Right Way

How to Plan a Destination Wedding—the Right Way

June 2, 2015 07:29 PM
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Andrew Richdale
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
Road Trips

Scotland Is Now Home to One of the World’s Best New Road Trips

Dramatic and desolate, the 516-mile North Coast 500 route in northern Scotland is the stuff of road-tripping dreams.

December 3, 2018 03:46 PM
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Emma John
Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to Avoid an Embarrassing Spa Experience Abroad

From Japan to Iceland, we’ve got you covered on spa etiquette.

March 3, 2017 01:59 PM
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Chris Ciolli
History + Culture

Why Western Ireland Is the Best Place to Be Sad

Western Ireland’s isolation is wildly poetic—and maybe even healing.

February 6, 2017 06:06 PM
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Chris Colin
Epic Trips

In Guatemala, a Solo Traveler Learns It’s Sometimes Best to Leap Before You Look

How a last-minute trip can completely change your travel philosophy.

May 30, 2018 04:38 PM
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Jami Attenberg

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