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Festivals + Events

6 Literary Festivals Around the World You Can’t Miss

Like a good book, you won’t be able to pass these parties up.

March 31, 2016 02:07 PM
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Sharon McDonnell
Beer, Wine, + Spirits

Cruise the French Canals with Belmond’s Barge Sommelier

Learn about Burgundy’s wine from your own onboard wine expert.

April 27, 2016 05:59 PM
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Nicoletta Richardson
Epic Trips

Over the Fjords and Far Away: A Remote Alaskan Lodge Takes You Deep Into the Wild

In a virtually inaccessible part of Alaska, there’s a little lodge that takes travelers places very few have been before.

May 25, 2018 06:50 PM
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Freda Moon
Travel Tales

The Secret Language of Istanbul’s Dream Weavers

Threads of beauty, history, and memory make a Turkish carpet much more than a souvenir.

September 2, 2015 05:22 PM
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Edward Readicker-Henderson
Hiking + Cycling

What It’s Actually Like to Be an Expedition Guide on Mt. Everest

Dawa Gyaljen Sherpa, a Nepal native who has conquered the world’s highest peak four times, shares his story with AFAR.

October 12, 2015 01:28 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to Stay Fit on Vacation

Keep your workout short, sweet, and effective on vacation.

November 19, 2015 04:37 PM
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Amanda Dale
History + Culture

The Truth About Austria’s Dark Side

With 24 hours’ notice, AFAR sent writer Tom Rachman to Vienna where, on his quest to discover  the soul of the Austrian capital, he  stumbled upon the city’s  darker side.

August 15, 2017 07:24 PM
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Tom Rachman
Cities We Love

Why You Should Revisit Places You Hated the First Time Around

A traveler returns to the Netherlands’s capital to find a new angle on Amsterdam, beyond the city’s more unsurprising stereotypes.

February 10, 2016 02:32 PM
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Edward Readicker-Henderson
History + Culture

A Veteran’s Daughter Searches Vietnam for Clues to Her Father’s Past

With just an old photograph in hand, a writer sets out to understand her father’s role in the Vietnam War—depending entirely on the kindness of strangers willing to help.

October 25, 2013 01:56 PM
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Lisa Abend
Weekend Getaways

The Mountain Town That’s Waiting to Be Discovered

This article is part of Airbnb’s Not Yet Trending series, which showcases emerging destinations on the cusp of global relevance.

October 28, 2016 08:12 PM
Books

6 Great Reads for Those Long Days of Thanksgiving Travel

Grab one of these easy reads before your holiday travel.

November 23, 2015 01:50 PM
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Yutaka Dirks
Art + Culture

11 Travel Movies to Suit Every Phase of Your Life

11 Travel Movies to Suit Every Phase of Your Life

June 19, 2015 03:10 PM
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Aislyn Greene
Travel Vanguard

AFAR’s 2018 Travel Vanguard: The Visionaries Who Are Transforming the Industry

These nine individuals are harnessing the power of travel to make a difference in the world.

October 2, 2018 02:02 PM
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Aislyn Greene
Iceland

Overview

May 23, 2019 03:32 PM
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Paul Sullivan
Food + Drink

France’s Overlooked Region for Fancy Booze and Relaxation

There’s plenty of good food to go along with the sipping, too.

February 9, 2016 05:20 PM
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Meredith Bethune

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