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History + Culture

The Best Way to See South Africa? With Nelson Mandela

Visit South Africa to learn about Nelson Mandela’s life and legacy

November 30, 2015 07:27 PM
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Christine Amorose
Cities We Love

5 New Vegas Places for Over-the-Top Dining and Drinking

The dining scene in Las Vegas just keeps getting better and better.

November 30, 2015 05:23 PM
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Jenny Miller
Festivals + Events

The Coolest NYE Celebrations at Ski Resorts in North America

At these ski resorts, you can ring in the new year in style.

November 30, 2015 04:43 PM
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Nick Pachelli
Travel for Good

8 Ways to Give Back on Black Friday

Why we are skipping Black Friday and donating to help the Syrian refugee crisis instead

November 30, 2015 04:07 PM
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Maggie Fuller
In the Magazine

6 Great AFAR Reads for Your Holiday Travels

Longer pieces that will inspire major wanderlust.

November 30, 2015 04:06 PM
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Danielle Walsh
Bars + Nightlife

Basque Country Off the Beaten Path: How to Eat & Drink like a Local

Take a cooking class in San Sebastian, hop between wine bars in a seaside coastal village, or taste Rioja’s luscious red wines from the source.

November 25, 2015 07:05 PM
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Jessica Colley Clarke
Festivals + Events

What It’s Like to Celebrate Thanksgiving Abroad

AFAR Staffers share their experiences celebrating Thanksgiving around the world

November 23, 2015 08:35 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Founder’s Note

Should a Worldwide Travel Alert Keep You From Traveling?

Our Co-founder discusses how to deal with issues of safety while traveling.

November 23, 2015 08:12 PM
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Greg Sullivan
History + Culture

Stranger than Santa: 10 of Europe’s Most Unusual Christmas Characters

If you think a flying sleigh is weird, get a load of these Christmas myths.

November 23, 2015 08:09 PM
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Chris Ciolli
History + Culture

How to Visit Puglia’s Ancient Olive-Oil Producers

Families who took care of these orchards produced their olive oil underground to hide it from pirates.

November 23, 2015 07:17 PM
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Will McGough
Hiking + Cycling

What It’s Like to Hike Up Bali’s Active Volcanoes

Hiking up Bali’s famous volcanoes gives one writer a new perspective on the island

November 23, 2015 06:32 PM
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Kathryn Romeyn
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
Solo Travel

10 Reasons Why You Should Travel Solo

Many people find the idea of traveling solo terrifying, but it might just be the best thing you ever do.

November 20, 2015 04:34 PM
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Anna Mazurek
History + Culture

A Practical Guide to Exploring One of the Best Temple Parks in the World

Before you set off to Angkor Wat, use this guide to plan your trip.

November 20, 2015 02:37 PM
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Max Bonem
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

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