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Hitchhiking Along the U.S.-Mexico Border

In this excerpt, a French writer heads to the U.S.-Mexico border for a road trip and recounts the characters he meets along the way.

November 2, 2020 11:09 AM

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Sylvain Prudhomme

Expedition Cruises

17 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Going on a Galápagos Cruise

From tips on when to go to exactly how much sunscreen you’ll need to pack—here’s what you need to know before taking an expedition cruise to the Galápagos Islands.

August 5, 2019 05:18 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Epic Trips

The True Magic of Machu Picchu Isn’t Where You Think It Is

Overtourism and new restrictions have made some travelers wary of visiting the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The trip can still be life-changing, though—just not in the way you might expect.

June 6, 2018 06:34 PM

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Maggie Fuller

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

Cambodia

Overview

July 2, 2018 06:22 PM

Food + Drink

A Quest to Cook Like My Grandma Led Me to an Italy Most Travelers Miss

On the toe of the Italian peninsula, a second-generation Italian American finds striking landscapes, underappreciated cuisine, and warm hearts.

November 28, 2018 04:40 PM

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Freda Moon

Tips + News

What Life Looks Like in Locked-Down Countries

Across the globe, countries are closing borders and asking citizens to stay home in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak. Here’s what people are doing to cope.

April 24, 2020 02:00 PM

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Terry Ward

Hotels

This Company Will Make You Want to Book Hotels Directly

Hotel chains and online travel agencies have been duking it out for a while now—but booking directly just got a lot sweeter.

July 6, 2016 01:14 PM

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Matt Villano

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

Restaurants + Cafés

Why Taking a Food Tour While Traveling Might Be the Best Idea Ever

March 23, 2015 08:06 PM

Art + Culture

Coolest Travel Jobs: What It’s Like to Be a Wildlife Photographer

It’s probably a lot different than you might think.

July 13, 2017 05:33 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

People

Raul y Pipo: A Conversation Across the United States and Cuba

Two Cubans, one in Havana and one in California, talk immigration, daily life, and the future of the relationship between the United States and Cuba.

August 10, 2016 05:39 PM

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Staff

Weekend Getaways

The Best Weekend Getaways in the United States

There’s never been a better time to explore close to home.

February 20, 2019 10:53 AM

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Julia Cosgrove

Art + Architecture

A Guide to the Istanbul Biennial’s Most Unusual Installations

September 11, 2015 04:32 PM

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Mary von Aue

History + Culture

Unexpected Cambodia: One Traveler’s Unplanned Adventure in Southeast Asia

AFAR chose a destination at random and sent writer Alexander Chee, with 24 hours’ notice, to a Southeast Asian country where he encountered headless Buddhas and naked hotel guests.

October 15, 2015 02:57 PM

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Alexander Chee

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