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Festivals + Events

9 Film Festivals Worth Traveling For in 2016

9 Film Festivals Worth Traveling For in 2016

February 17, 2016 07:07 PM
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Nile Cappello
History + Culture

Finding Two Faces of Paradise in Post-War Sri Lanka

AFAR sent writer Leslie Jamison to the Indian Ocean island nation with just 24 hours’ notice. Arriving with no preparation and no plan, she caught a ride to the war-torn north to find out what kind of traveler she truly is.

January 30, 2015 06:28 PM
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Leslie Jamison
History + Culture

This Polynesian Canoe Sails Around the World Using Only the Stars

They’re unplugging from technology and plugging into this cultural heritage.

June 15, 2017 05:02 PM
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Allison Montroy
Travel Tales

Get to Know Some Birkebeiner Enthusiasts

Get to Know Some Birkebeiner Enthusiasts

December 3, 2012 04:59 PM
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Jessica S.
Restaurants + Cafés

Where to Eat, Shop, and Stay in Iceland, According to a Chef

Where to Eat, Shop, and Stay in Iceland, According to a Chef

September 25, 2015 04:08 PM
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Jen Murphy
Travel Tales

What It’s Like to Be a Conflict Photographer in the World’s Most Challenging Places

From Afghanistan to Sierra Leone, photographer Maria de la Guardia finds beauty and purpose in the most misunderstood corners of the world. Here, she shares the complicated realities of documenting stories during war.

February 13, 2017 12:08 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
Trending News

This Is Why Snow Lovers Need to Go to Lake Tahoe Right Now

The area has seen a crazy amount of snow in the past month.

January 25, 2017 04:52 PM
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Matt Villano
Restaurants + Cafés

This Might Be the Best Reason to Visit Rome During Spring

When March rolls around in the Eternal City, a deep-fried artichoke dish sets off a feeding frenzy. To understand the Romans’ obsession with carciofi alla Giudia, you need to, well, do as the Romans do.

January 26, 2015 10:00 AM
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Susan Van Allen
Hotels

10 of the Most Extravagant Hotel Lobbies in the World

These hotels know how to make an entrance.

March 16, 2015 05:32 PM
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Maggie Parker
Restaurants + Cafés

Where to Eat in Canada’s Pint-size Culinary Capital

Skip the big cities and head straight for this island

December 2, 2016 01:52 PM
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Sarah Purkrabek
Small Ship Cruises

5 Unique Ways to Cruise Southern Europe

There’s more to discover beyond the Mediterranean.

June 21, 2017 06:53 PM
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Elissa Garay
Epic Trips

This Mobile Bubble Is the Dreamiest Way to See the Northern Lights

You’ve never slept under the stars like this.

November 29, 2016 06:20 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to Travel Like a Rock Star, According to a Rock Star

How to Travel Like a Rock Star, According to a Rock Star

August 18, 2015 01:49 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
Cruise

Some Cruise Ships Get Royal Godmothers

Actresses, athletes, politicians, and even members of royalty bless new ships before they set sail

May 24, 2016 01:45 PM
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Anne Kalosh
Beer, Wine, + Spirits

Into the Vines: The Story of Sicily’s Top Winemakers

Chef Gabrielle Hamilton meets the independent winemakers who bottle the flavor of Sicily.

March 27, 2014 02:33 PM
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Gabrielle Hamilton

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