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Longreads

Why a Train Trip Across the U.S. Is the Fastest Way to Slow Down

On a cross-country Amtrak trip, a perpetually rushed traveler finds the gift of time.

February 14, 2018 02:40 PM
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Eric Weiner
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
Travel Insiders

How Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia Travels

How Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia Travels

February 18, 2016 04:35 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
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
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

8 Surprising Things That Are Actually Offensive in Europe

Study these tips before you travel to Europe if you want to make a good impression with the locals.

August 26, 2015 05:10 PM
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Chris Ciolli
Hotels

5 Hotels That Will Awaken Your Inner Artist

These hotel openings and events will do just that.

April 1, 2016 07:12 PM
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Nicoletta Richardson
Hotels

The Stay List 2019

Our top picks for the best new hotels in the world.

April 14, 2019 08:21 PM
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Brooke Vaughan
Air Travel News

How to Make the Most of an Oahu Stopover

Tacking a microtrip onto your Hawaiian getaway has never been easier.

August 30, 2016 02:11 PM
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Nicole Antonio
India’s Golden Triangle

Overview

May 17, 2018 11:58 AM
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Neha Puntambekar
Winter Sports

5 Things I Learned From Skiing With an Olympic Medalist

5 Things I Learned From Skiing With an Olympic Medalist

February 5, 2016 01:51 PM
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Sarah Purkrabek
Air Travel News

10 Huge Mistakes People Make at the Airport

Don’t be one of these travelers.

April 26, 2016 06:36 PM
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Ramsey Qubein
Travel Insiders

An Interview With Nick Cope, Co-Founder of Calico Wallpaper on All Things Travel

From memorable travel moments to packing habits, the atelier shares all.

February 18, 2016 04:32 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
Art + Culture

7 Reasons You Should Visit Doha Right Now

The Qatari capital is booming.

May 16, 2016 11:16 PM
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Claire Volkman
LGBTQ Travel

Seeing the World Through Rainbow-Colored Glasses

An AFAR editor shares what it’s like to travel as a member of the LGBTQ community, both at home and abroad.

June 16, 2017 12:33 PM
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Aislyn Greene

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