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Why Would Anyone Want to Check Their Bag?

There are those who will safeguard their carry-on with their life and those who will check their luggage with any airline at any cost. Is one approach truly superior over the other?

October 30, 2019 07:04 PM

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Staff

Cities We Love

The Most Irish City in the United States Isn’t What You Think It Is

Hint: It’s not Boston.

March 16, 2017 06:25 PM

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Matt Villano

Bars + Nightlife

How Ping-Pong Around the World Can Bring Travelers Together

Competition makes for better friends than small talk.

July 1, 2016 05:29 PM

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Sarah Purkrabek

Food + Drink

This Unusual Belgian Chocolate Workshop Takes Your Tastebuds on a 5,000-Mile Journey

One pioneering chocolatier is using bitter herbs and sour fruits to make his treats stand out.

July 17, 2018 05:59 PM

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Lina Zeldovich

Train Travel

Australia’s Brand-New Luxury Train Trip Hits All the Right Stops

The new Great Southern luxury rail journey between Brisbane and Adelaide strikes the perfect balance between nostalgic adventure and contemporary comfort.

December 24, 2019 11:35 AM

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Eric Rosen

Small Ship Cruises

The World’s Only Ocean Liner, Remastered

Solo cabins and luxurious pet kennels—all with an art deco twist

August 3, 2016 12:07 PM

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Anne Kalosh

Beaches

Spin the Globe: A Different Sort of Rio

AFAR chose a destination at random and sent author Paul Greenberg on 24 hours’ notice to a country where he swapped a beach vacation for a chance to catch his dinner.

August 4, 2015 01:27 PM

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Paul Greenberg

A blue and gold train on an arched bridge with fall foliage and mountains in the background.

Train Travel

The Alaska Railroad Reveals Spectacular Views and Remote Communities

The unique train line traverses 500 miles of unmissable terrain and turns 100 next year.

December 22, 2022 07:01 PM

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Bailey Berg

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Puffins, Koalas, and Pandas: Wildlife Webcams to Watch During Quarantine

Tune into these zoo, aquarium, and wildlife livestreams for a virtual glimpse into the animal kingdom.

April 8, 2020 04:46 PM

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Sarah Buder

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to Travel Deeper in the Riviera Maya

Immerse yourself in Mexico’s Mayan side by exploring ancient sites beyond Tulum, seeking out adventures in Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve, and sampling traditional recipes.

January 22, 2018 03:30 PM

Where to Go in Fall

6 Pumpkin Festivals to Hit This Fall

Pumpkin spice lattes are for chumps. What about a pumpkin-eating dragon?

October 2, 2018 06:07 PM

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Rachel Wilkinson

Restaurants + Cafés

If You Love Food, This is The One Souvenir You Need to Bring Back from Rome

Yes, it’s pasta—but not just any pasta.

November 6, 2015 03:13 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Cities We Love

Fondazione Prada in Milan Is the Ultimate Eye Candy

On the gritty industrial outskirts of Milan, Miuccia Prada, Rem Koolhaas, and Wes Anderson have dreamed up the contemporary home of Fondazione Prada.

September 22, 2015 12:28 PM

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Adam H. Graham

6 Cheeses That Require a Flight (and Maybe Even a Hike) to Find

Food + Drink

6 Rare Cheeses Worth Traveling For

From China’s best bleu to an alpine Swiss, these cheeses are worth traveling for.

April 14, 2017 12:31 PM

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Ashley Goldsmith

Bars + Nightlife

How Vietnamese Breweries Are Using Local Ingredients to Create Stunning Craft Beer

Lager is still king in Vietnam, but a growing number of innovative brewers are experimenting with flavors to offer much more interesting brews.

July 12, 2018 02:28 PM

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Stephanie Cain

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