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Health + Wellness

The Check-In: 4 Hotels That Will Help You Get (and Stay) Healthy

Where to pamper your mind, body, and soul on the road

June 10, 2016 07:22 PM
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Nicoletta Richardson
Bars + Nightlife

What’s the Best Thing to Drink to Meet Other Travelers?

A recent survey says that strangers judge your approachability based on your drink order.

September 23, 2016 03:10 PM
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Matt Villano
History + Culture

How to See—and Photograph—Japan’s Surviving Ancient Rituals

Across the country, centuries-old traditions permeate contemporary culture. A new set of immersive photography tours grant travelers the rare access necessary to document them.

April 24, 2019 07:59 PM
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Sarah Buder
Packing Tips + Gear

You Can Now Get Lost at Disney World Before You Arrive With Google Street View

The tech giant’s Street View visual mapping platform just added virtual walk-throughs of all 11 Disney theme parks.

March 8, 2018 05:25 PM
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Matthew Phenix
Cities We Love

Why You Need to Spend a Weekend in Johannesburg Now

Why You Need to Spend a Weekend in Johannesburg Now

May 8, 2015 05:17 PM
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Jen Murphy
Travel Tips + Etiquette

6 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Trips

Here’s how to make your travels go even further.

February 5, 2015 06:20 PM
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Danielle Walsh
The Future of Travel

Would You Spend Your Vacation in Silence?

With monastic simplicity or five-star extravagance, more travelers are discovering the wellness benefits of quietude.

December 7, 2017 05:25 PM
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Samantha Shankman
Restaurants + Cafés

How to Eat Street Food Without Getting Sick

Eating a snack from a sidewalk vendor while traveling can be done safely, especially if you use these tips.

September 13, 2016 08:05 PM
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Ashley Goldsmith
Hiking + Cycling

You Don’t Have to Be a Mountaineer to Hike These Thrilling Routes

On the world’s via ferratas—or “iron roads”—you can scale cliffsides, brave suspension bridges, and take in some spectacular scenery, all while being clipped to safety.

August 2, 2018 08:17 PM
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Stacey McKenna
Travel for Good

The Most Heart-Warming Help We’ve Ever Received from a Stranger Abroad

AFAR staffers share their accounts of varying acts of kindness and humanity they’ve experienced from strangers around the world.

November 15, 2016 03:19 PM
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Sarah Buder
AFAR Advisor

How Querido Hotels Make for Cherished Travel Memories

At these family-owned properties, a farm-to-table ethos and deep connection to the destination deliver out-of-the-box experiences.

Sponsored by Querido
Trending News

The Sydney Opera House Is About to Get a Makeover

But don’t worry; those sails aren’t going anywhere.

August 19, 2016 11:45 AM
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Matt Villano
Chicago

Overview

January 17, 2019 05:27 PM
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Kaitlyn Barrett
Restaurants + Cafés

If You Love Food, This is The One Souvenir You Need to Bring Back from Rome

Yes, it’s pasta—but not just any pasta.

November 6, 2015 03:13 PM
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Aislyn Greene
Cruise News

A New Cruise Line with a Focus on Volunteering

Plus: New Alaskan cruise-tours and scuba diving with giant tortoises

March 2, 2016 02:57 PM
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Anne Kalosh

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