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The Casa Vicens in Barcelona opened to the public for the first time in 2017.

Art + Culture

7 UNESCO-Approved Stops on a Wonderful, Weird Tour of Gaudí’s Barcelona

It’s always the perfect time to explore the famed architect’s lasting imprint on Catalonia’s most beloved city.

December 14, 2022 07:16 PM

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Sherri Eisenberg

Festivals + Events

How People Are Celebrating Lunar New Year Across Asia

Though traditional festivities are subdued once again due to the pandemic, people marked the Year of the Tiger with decorations and prayers at temples everywhere from Beijing to Bangkok.

February 1, 2022 01:07 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

View of the lobby bar at Hotel Casa Lucia in Buenos Aire. the floor is checkered black and white and the ceiling is a glass roof with a chandelier

Stay Here Next

A New Hotel With Great Views and a Supercool Lobby Bar Arrives in Buenos Aires

In a historic 1929 building that used to be the tallest in South America, Hotel Casa Lucia offers travelers a view of the city’s next era.

July 1, 2024 02:52 PM

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Billie Cohen

Milan-based architect and designer Patricia Urquiola (right); Milan's Duomo facade (left)

Style + Design

A Guide to Milan’s Creative Side From the Designer of the City’s Most Exciting New Hotel

Renowned designer and architect Patricia Urquiola reveals how her work is inspired by Milan—from her latest hotel there to the hidden corners she loves most.

September 5, 2025 11:16 AM

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Kathryn Romeyn

Food + Drink

Valencia Is One of Spain’s Best Food Cities. Here’s Where to Eat

From Michelin stars to hidden tapas joints and locally led paella-making workshops, immerse yourself in Valencia’s diverse food scene.

Overtourism has led to housing shortages and culture loss in the capital. Here are tips to be a more responsible traveler in Mexico City.

August 15, 2025 08:48 AM

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Daniela Castillo Gómez

Tucked away in the rolling hills of Valle De Guadalupe is the Banyon Tree Veya, a wellness focused luxury hotel. Valle de Guadalupe, is the heart of Mexico’s wine country, producing around 70% of the nation’s wine. In recent years, it’s also become a go-to spot for travelers looking to enjoy wine and eat Baja Med cuisine, a fusion of Mexican flavors with Mediterranean and Asian influences. / Bethany Mollenkof for Afar Magazine

Spring 2025

For Some of the World’s Most Exciting Wines, Travel to Mexico

Often called Mexico’s Napa Valley, Valle de Guadalupe is forging its own path thanks to a new generation of winemakers and chefs working toward a more sustainable—and delicious future.

May 8, 2025 09:59 AM

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Anya von Bremzen

6 Celestial Events Worth Traveling for in 2019

Astrotourism

5 Celestial Events You Should Definitely Add to Your Travel Calendar

Turn your eyes to the sky for unmissable meteor showers and a total lunar eclipse.

October 4, 2024 03:44 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Food + Drink

These Women-Led Restaurants Are Saving Mexico’s Endangered Indigenous Recipes

In the state of Guanajuato, cooks at restaurants and ranches are plating up centuries-old recipes using endemic ingredients.

June 4, 2026 03:11 PM

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Imogen Lepere

5 Essential Foods to Eat During Chinese New Year

Food + Drink

7 Essential Foods to Eat During Lunar New Year

Travelers might find these dishes on the table during the Spring Festival to bring good fortune for the year ahead.

January 13, 2023 01:50 PM

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Marjorie Perry

Mexico City, Mexico - March 15, 2022 : Locals and tourists, shops and restaurants on famous Madero Avenue, a historically significant pedestrian street of Mexico City

4 Days In

The Perfect 4 Days in Mexico City, According to Locals

Six tastemakers reveal the best new exhibitions, the top tostadas, and the perfect place for a cocktail.

December 11, 2024 02:50 PM

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Mary Holland

El Capricho is a building, located in in Comillas in Cantabria region of Spain

Art + Architecture

See Gaudí Architecture Without the Crowds in These Spanish Cities Beyond Barcelona

On the 100th anniversary of his death, there’s never been a better time to seek out Antoni Gaudí’s lesser-known works across northern Spain.

May 29, 2026 01:18 PM

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Robin Catalano

Art + Culture

Spend a Perfect Weekend in Mexico’s San Miguel de Allende

Discover the cobblestone streets of Mexico’s colorful San Miguel de Allende for a tour of Gothic architecture and curated tequila tastings.

July 22, 2022 10:14 AM

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Kristin Braswell

Travel Tips + Etiquette

8 Countries Where Your Dollar Goes Furthest

Have you been waiting for the right moment to book an international trip? These destinations deliver more for your money right now.

May 23, 2026 05:08 AM

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Adam Wisniewski

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