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History + Culture
Finding Two Faces of Paradise in Post-War Sri Lanka
AFAR sent writer Leslie Jamison to the Indian Ocean island nation with just 24 hours’ notice. Arriving with no preparation and no plan, she caught a ride to the war-torn north to find out what kind of traveler she truly is.
January 30, 2015 06:28 PM
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Leslie Jamison
Festivals + Events
6 Ways Southeast Asia is Celebrating the New Year
Better bring a waterproof camera if you want to be a part of some of these crazy fun holidays
April 14, 2016 09:06 PM
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Sarah Buder
The Future of Travel
These Are 5 of the World’s Most Peaceful Places to Visit
They’re some of the safest places to travel—and some of the most beautiful, too.
July 17, 2017 11:49 AM
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Anna Mazurek
Art + Culture
How to Immerse Yourself in Cape Town’s Vibrant Art Scene
The opening of the Zeitz Museum was just the tip of the artsy iceberg.
September 8, 2017 01:09 PM
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Vanita Salisbury
Health + Wellness
Pack Your Hobby for a Deeper Travel Experience
Whether you’re a painter, a singer, or a swimmer, these trips will help you have more uniquely “you” experiences around the world.
August 24, 2016 11:46 AM
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Karen Catchpole
Packing Tips + Gear
6 Liquids That You Can (and Should) Be Packing in Your Carry-On
Who says your carry-on liquids bag has to be toiletries only?
November 22, 2016 04:07 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Cities We Love
The Art of Eating Crawfish in New Orleans
In New Orleans, crawfish offers more than just sustenance—it’s an entire culture all its own.
January 17, 2019 04:21 PM
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Lavinia Spalding
Where to Travel Next
The One Food You Should Travel for in Each State
Your guide to foraged ingredients, immigrant-born dishes, and state-fair staples in all 50 states, plus D.C. and Puerto Rico—and how to plan the perfect trips to taste them all.
November 10, 2025 11:58 AM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
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
Art + Culture
Jamil Abu-Wardeh on Comedy & Life in Dubai
The producer and media strategist who helped bring stand-up to the Middle East talks about why he loves living in Dubai and the state of comedy there.
January 25, 2016 02:28 PM
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Nick Rowlands
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
Travel Tales
She Came, She Saw, She Told Jokes: A Comic’s Last-Minute Trip to Kansas City
New York comedian Negin Farsad headed into the heartland of her country, and fell head over heels for a two-state city in the middle of America.
January 28, 2019 02:02 PM
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Negin Farsad
People
Interview: Michael Chabon on Travel
The author of Telegraph Avenue, Wonder Boys, and The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay talks about big family trips, working on the road, and erasing ignorance.
December 15, 2015 06:14 AM
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Justin Lancy
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
Bars + Nightlife
The West Coast is Seeing a Boom in Small Craft Cider Breweries
New tasting rooms are fresh to the core.
October 23, 2015 07:14 PM
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Lora Shinn
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