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History + Culture

13 of the Freakiest Bogeymen from Around the World

Which international folk villain is coming for you?

October 27, 2016 04:37 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Food + Drink

To Get a True Taste of Haiti, Try Its Ultra-Local, Artisanal Rum

The island is unlike anyplace else in the Caribbean. You can feel it in the air—and taste it in its rum.

May 22, 2018 06:13 PM
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Tom Downey
History + Culture

In Ireland, Leap Year is for Marriage Proposals—Here Are 5 Romantic Spots to Do It

In Ireland, Leap Day is the day to turn the tables on proposals.

February 26, 2016 09:48 AM
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Yvonne Gordon
History + Culture

AFAR Experiences Dubai: Misconceptions & Revelations

AFAR co-founder Joe Diaz attended AFAR Experiences Dubai and realized much of what he thought he knew about the city was wrong.

February 22, 2016 07:10 PM
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Joseph Diaz
Photo Essays

8 Photos That Showcase the Dreams and Fears of Refugee Children

Through his series of theatrical photographs, Patrick Willocq gives a voice to refugee children from Burundi and Syria.

February 15, 2017 08:44 PM
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Sarah Purkrabek
Festivals + Events

Under-the-Radar Ways to Celebrate Mardi Gras Season in New Orleans

From wine tasting to seeing the smaller parades, here’s how to get off the beaten path during Carnival.

February 15, 2017 07:12 PM
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Jill K. Robinson
People

Coolest Travel Jobs: What It’s Like to Live in Antarctica as a Polar Scientist

From leading an Antarctic cruise to studying the effects of climate change

July 31, 2017 04:08 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
Trending News

Amid Devastation, Mexico City Unites

An AFAR writer recalls scenes of humanity and hope after a 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck the capital.

September 27, 2017 09:47 AM
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Allegra Ben-Amotz
Family Travel

This Company Doesn’t Want You to Worry About Packing Baby Gear Ever Again

This company is revolutionizing the way parents travel with kids

January 20, 2017 07:07 PM
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Matt Villano
Travel Tips + Etiquette

10 Tips That’ll Make Your First Trip to Tokyo WAY Easier

You don’t have to be an expert to roam Japan’s capital like a pro.

December 1, 2016 02:40 PM
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Nicole Antonio
People

A Wheelchair Won’t Prevent This Young Woman From Traveling the Globe

A spinal cord injury left Alysia Kezerian unable to walk—but it didn’t stop her from exploring the world.

May 9, 2017 08:01 PM
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Sarah Buder
Style + Design

A Traveler’s Guide to Buying Rugs in Morocco

Nearly 50 different tribes weave their own variant of Morocco’s classic keepsake, the Berber rug. This one, from the city of Beni Mellal, is our favorite.

August 3, 2016 12:41 PM
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Kyana Moghadam
History + Culture

What “Narcos” Won’t Tell You About Medellín

The Netflix series paints only a partial picture of the Colombian city’s history.

October 13, 2016 11:06 AM
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Simon Willis
Cities We Love

Finding a New Perspective on Adventure in Oaxaca

A couple returns to the Mexican city where they lived in their youth to see how it—and they—have changed.

February 13, 2017 01:05 PM
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Eric Puchner
Health + Wellness

What It’s Like to Go on a Spa Safari

At Nihiwatu, a little work to get to the spa is worth the huge payoff.

February 14, 2017 11:48 AM
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Kathryn Romeyn

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