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A tray of fresh pastries from Diane's Place, where James Beard Award–nominated pastry chef Diane Moua brings her fine dining skills to recipes of her Hmong heritage.

Journeys: Food + Drink

4 Days in the Twin Cities for Food and Art Lovers

Enjoy James Beard Award–winning restaurants and internationally renowned art without the crowds.

May 4, 2026 11:57 AM

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Explore Minnesota

Journeys: Nature + Outdoors

From Machu Picchu to the Galápagos Islands—the Ultimate Travel Itinerary for Adventurers

Journey through Lima and Cusco in Peru, followed by the 15th-century Inca citadel of Machu Picchu before embarking on a small-ship cruise to see the wildlife of Ecuador’s Galápagos Islands.

Sponsored by Tauck

Journeys: Oceania

Packed with Culture and Water Adventures—and Plenty of Time to Relax—This Is The Family Trip to Tahiti of Your Dreams

June 14, 2022 12:39 PM

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Tahiti Tourisme

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Journeys: United States

Explore Fascinating African-American Heritage in the Nation’s Capital

June 10, 2022 10:28 AM

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Visit Washington, DC

Journeys: Sports + Adventure

Spend 5 Days in St. John Without the Crowds

Snorkel marked underwater trails and go to secluded bays where sea turtles graze in crystal-clear waters in the beautiful Virgin Island National Park in St. John.

Sponsored by U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism

View of the Maine coastline at Acadia National park

Unpacked, the Podcast

S2, E28: Inside the Movement to Return National Park Land

In this episode of Unpacked, we go inside the movement to return national park land to its original stewards: Native Americans.

August 15, 2023 02:38 PM

Journeys: United States

The Ultimate Trip to Lively, Eccentric Key West

Sponsored by The Florida Keys & Key West

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Journeys: United States

Can’t-Miss Experiences on Your First Trip to Scottsdale

August 1, 2022 05:01 PM

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Carl Grupp

Unpacked, the Podcast

S2, E26: Will the “Real” Waikīkī Please Stand Up?

In this week’s episode of Unpacked by AFAR, an AFAR editor explores the cultural legacy of Waikīkī, from luaus that tell the story of Hawai’i to surfing’s long history.

August 1, 2023 02:25 PM

Beaches, backwaters, and tea and spice plantations aside, there’s a lot of history to be enjoyed in Kerala. Stroll around <a href="https://www.afar.com/places/fort-kochi-kochi">Fort Kochi</a>, the historic core of the city, and travel back to the time of spice traders and merchants along the lanes of <a href="https://www.afar.com/places/jew-town-kochi">Jew Town</a>, past the Paradesi Synagogue. Visit the Santa Cruz Basilica and St. Francis Church, before heading to Mattancherry to enjoy the murals and temple art at Mattancherry Palace, a 1555 gift from the Portuguese to the Raja of Kochi. Kerala is home to some of the biggest temples in India and is a popular pilgrimage destination, with temples like the historic <a href="https://www.afar.com/places/sri-padmanabhaswamy-temple-thiruvananthapuram">Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple</a> in Thiruvananthapuram, the Guruvayur Temple in Guruvayur, and Vadakkunnathan Temple in Thrissur.

Travel Tales

S6, E12: The Ambassador, the President, and Me: an Unlikely Reunion in India

This week on Travel Tales by Afar, author Charmaine Craig reveals how an unexpected reunion—and resulting trip to India—changed her future.

August 28, 2025 10:05 AM

Fun for all at the edge of the Caribbean Sea.

Journeys: Mexico + Central America

Fun in the Sun in Cancun

Sponsored by Hilton

Though the nights are cold in southern Arizona during winter, the days are mild and sunny.

Journeys: United States

A Cultural Road Trip: Where The Wild West Meets Arizona’s New Frontier of American Cuisine and Wine

June 13, 2022 11:03 AM

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Visit Arizona

Journeys: Caribbean + Atlantic

Island Hop the U.S. Virgin Islands During Festive Season

Enjoy lively festivals, tranquil beaches, and marine adventures across St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix—no passport required.

Sponsored by U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism

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Journeys: Europe

A Family Adventure in West Denmark

June 20, 2022 03:06 PM

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VisitDenmark

Journeys: United States

A First Timer’s Travel Itinerary for Napa Valley

August 1, 2022 04:31 PM

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Visit Napa Valley

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