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Art + Culture

See the World Through This Traveler’s Instagram Account

Photographer and writer Annapurna Mellor on connecting with people, taking photos, and traveling with a purpose.

September 8, 2016 12:02 PM

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Kyana Moghadam

Books

What’s in a Name? How One Traveler Went From Outsider to Local in Lesotho

When Will McGrath followed his wife, Ellen—a sociologist specializing in AIDS research—to Lesotho, he knew little about the African country. Less than a year later, he became Moshoeshoe.

September 18, 2018 04:36 PM

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Will McGrath

Travel Tales

A Kerala Native Journeyed Into Its Jungle. She Returned Speaking a New Language.

How a nature-phobic city girl opened her eyes to the wild side of India that seethes beyond the tea plantations and languid rivers.

May 24, 2018 08:40 PM

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Shahnaz Habib

Bars + Nightlife

Why Spain Is the Best Place to Rekindle a Love of Late Nights

AFAR spins the globe and sends novelist Mira T. Lee on a last-minute trip to Spain, where she rediscovers a forgotten side of herself.

July 24, 2019 03:29 PM

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Mira T. Lee

Natural Wonders

Yes, You Can Go to Madagascar—and Not Just for the Lemurs

The remote island nation is well worth worth the long trip, especially for adventurers and nature lovers.

February 8, 2018 09:43 AM

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Mary Holland

Natural Wonders

On Thin Ice: Finding New Life on a Frozen Lake in Siberia

When photographer Marisa Marulli dropped everything and flew to Siberia to drive across the frozen Lake Baikal, she took her life into her hands in more ways than one.

April 6, 2018 04:47 PM

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Marisa Marulli

Family Travel

Leap of Faith: 1 Dad, 2 Teenagers, and a Last-Minute Trip to Oman

Pulitzer Prize–winning author Anthony Doerr watches his twin boys jump from cliffs as his preconceptions melt away.

April 1, 2019 03:02 PM

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Anthony Doerr

Outdoor Adventure

10 Outdoors Adventures Near Major U.S. Cities

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Family Travel

Why Shanghai Disneyland Differs So Much From the Others

The theme park, located in Shanghai, incorporates Chinese designs and characters.

June 21, 2016 05:07 PM

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Matt Villano

Cities We Love

The True Magic of London’s Double-Decker Buses

To really understand how this city comes together, don’t travel underground. Head to the top deck.

August 21, 2017 08:05 PM

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Emma John

Food + Drink

Weekend Guide: Explore Nicaragua’s Coffee Culture

This Central American city is on the rise.

December 2, 2015 03:01 PM

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Hillary Richard

Where to Travel Next

10 Reasons to Visit Oman Right Now

With tourism on the rise, Oman is rapidly changing.

February 24, 2017 12:05 PM

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Danae Mercer

Cities We Love

Tokyo’s Long Lines Lead to Magic (and Life-Changing Ramen)

On an impromptu trip to Tokyo, without a single reservation in hand, food writer Helen Rosner explores the Japanese art of standing in line.

July 30, 2018 07:02 PM

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Helen Rosner

Festivals + Events

Where to Watch the Total Solar Eclipse in August

Skip Jackson Hole and head to this less-crowded spot instead.

June 19, 2017 06:25 PM

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Frederick Reimers

Style + Design

London’s Best Shops You Can Only Find in the United Kingdom

From home items to little-known European designers, these are goods that fashion editors seek out on their trips to London.

February 16, 2017 03:37 PM

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Eimear Lynch

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