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Photo Essays

One Woman’s Instagram Captures What It’s Actually Like to Live in Iran

@storiesofiran illuminates a country that’s shrouded in mystery for most Americans.

October 29, 2015 02:18 PM
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Danielle Walsh
Epic Trips

What It’s Like to Swim With Whale Sharks

Get ready for a huge dose of perspective.

June 27, 2017 10:58 AM
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Sarah Purkrabek
Restaurants + Cafés

Heading to Boston? 6 Fun Things to Eat

You won’t want to miss these unusual treats.

May 12, 2016 07:46 PM
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Aislyn Greene
Water Sports

6 Adventurous Ways to Get in the Water in Bali

Surfing is only the beginning.

March 22, 2017 07:10 PM
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Kathryn Romeyn
Health + Wellness

This Is How You Live on Swiss Time

AFAR chose a destination at random and sent writer Taffy Brodesser-Akner— with 24 hours’ notice—to Switzerland, where she learned a lesson in Swiss serenity.

December 11, 2015 02:23 PM
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Taffy Brodesser-Akner
Jasper and Banff National Parks

Overview

March 20, 2019 12:46 PM
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Carolina Novotny
Where to Travel Next

Where to Go in 2015: North Korea

Why this country should be your next travel destination.

November 21, 2014 01:04 PM
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Aislyn Greene
Bars + Nightlife

The Best Rooftop Bars in Washington, D.C.

From the shaded terraces of five-star hotels to rowdy wooden decks atop local dives, these rooftops “raise the bar” on alfresco evenings in the nation’s capital.

February 15, 2019 04:54 PM
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Susan Mason
Museums + Galleries

How to See the Historic Obama Portraits—and Why You Should Make the Trip

This week, the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery became the center of the contemporary art world.

February 15, 2018 08:25 PM
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David K. Gibson
Packing Tips + Gear

Should You Use a Friend-Finding App While Traveling?

When it comes to solo sojourns, a new generation of apps is attempting to connect travelers faster than ever.

February 10, 2016 07:56 PM
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Daniel Dumas
History + Culture

These Colorful Photographs Provide a Stunning Portrait of Daily Life in Sub-Saharan Africa

Photographer Jessica Antola’s first monograph is a compelling look at everyday living in seven African countries.

March 27, 2018 07:26 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Grenada

Overview

May 14, 2020 11:45 AM
Restaurants + Cafés

Why the Best Food in Morocco Isn’t Found in Restaurants

For a truly memorable meal, you’ll have to look outside traditional food establishments.

January 23, 2019 05:54 PM
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Jake Emen
Packing Tips + Gear

The 6 Best Watches for Travelers in 2018

Whatever your taste in timepieces—smartwatch or simpleton, decadent or dirt-cheap—these wearables were made for the modern traveler.

February 12, 2018 05:26 PM
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Seamus Bellamy
Air Travel News

We Cannot Stop Looking at This New Delta Ad

This may be our senior editor’s favorite travel advertisement ever.

August 19, 2015 03:08 PM
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Andrew Richdale

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