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Hiking + Cycling

The Best Hiking Boots and Shoes for Women

Whether you’re setting out for 1 mile or 10, these adventure-ready shoes and boots will keep your feet happy.

June 25, 2020 02:35 PM

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Jessie Beck

Afar's Photo Director, Michelle Heimerman, shooting the Khumbu Ice Fall at Everest Base Camp.

Packing Tips + Gear

I Just Hiked to Everest Base Camp—Here’s Everything I Packed for the 12-Day Trek

Afar’s director of photography breaks down (almost) every single thing she wore and carried to Nepal, including the best base layers for Base Camp.

October 25, 2024 03:39 PM

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Michelle Heimerman

The Panorama Terrace at Amsterdam Schiphol where a decommissioned KLM City Hopper Fokker 100 is available for visits

Air Travel News

The Secretly Amazing Things You Can Do in One of Europe’s Busiest Airports

A writer based in Amsterdam offers her insider’s take on how to make your next trip to, through, or from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport a smooth and memorable one.

August 28, 2025 07:27 PM

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Blane Bachelor

Colorful collage of clothing and accessories

Cruise

Cruise Fashion Unpacked: The Ultimate Guide for What to Wear on Your Next Sailing

From swimsuits to sweaters, dresses to denim, here’s how to pack fun, comfortable, and practical pieces from brands that promote ethical and sustainable fashion.

February 27, 2024 03:43 PM

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Terry Ward

Spring 2024

How to Explore Philadelphia Like a Local

A quick guide for your next trip to Philly—including where to eat, shop, sleep, and explore.

May 7, 2024 02:12 PM

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Joseph Hernandez

The exterior of Smash Records next to other colorful buildings in the Adams Morgan neighborhood of Washington, D.C.

Art + Culture

The 6 Best Vinyl Shops in Washington D.C.

Plus, what to buy, where to eat and stay, and what to do in the nation’s capital.

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Essential Souvenirs to Bring Home From Tokyo

Cities We Love

The 11 Best Places to Shop for Souvenirs in Tokyo

Looking for the best things to buy in Tokyo? From chopsticks to cosmetics, we’ve got you covered.

February 7, 2024 02:50 PM

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Yukari Sakamoto

Packing Tips + Gear

The Best July 4th Travel Gear Sales in 2020

Our favorite Fourth of July deals offer big savings on outdoor gear, luggage, and electronics—some of which are featured on AFAR’s Best of lists.

July 4, 2020 11:34 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Packing the No Reception Club Duffel bag with interior built-in dividers

Packing Tips + Gear

Trust Me, You Need This Family-Friendly Duffel Bag—Even if You Don’t Have Kids

The innovations that make this bag great for traveling with littles are just as beneficial to those traveling without younger companions.

June 12, 2024 06:17 PM

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Michelle Baran

Holiday Travel

Spend the Night at New York’s FAO Schwarz Toy Store for Just $25

Airbnb is listing the iconic toy store for one night only this December.

December 9, 2020 06:28 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Yuen Bettei Daita is located in Tokyo's Shimokitazawa neighborhood. This guest rooms have traditional shoji screens that frame trees outside.

Hotels

7 Tokyo Hotels That Are Chic, Central, and Under $300

Several new design-forward hotels offer a less-expensive, more-immersive way to visit Japan’s capital city.

May 27, 2025 11:00 AM

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Yukari Sakamoto

Left: a Koreatown strip mall. Right: Kil Chae Jeong, owner of Gol Tong Chicken.

Fall 2023

A Look Behind the Scenes of One of Los Angeles’s Most Exciting Neighborhoods

Strip-mall restaurants, bustling storefronts, and 24-hour karaoke bars: photographer Emanuel Hahn dives deep into L.A.’s Koreatown.

November 8, 2023 02:03 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Stay Here Next

This Maximalist NYC Hotel Is One of the City’s Buzziest Openings

We checked in to the newly opened Faena New York to see if it lived up to the hype. We found theatrical design, a see-and-be-seen crowd, and key amenities that are still on the way.

February 11, 2026 12:28 PM

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Mark Ellwood

Why Mobile Passport Is the Best-Kept Secret Among International Travelers

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