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You Don’t Have to Be a Mountaineer to Hike These Thrilling Routes

On the world’s via ferratas—or “iron roads”—you can scale cliffsides, brave suspension bridges, and take in some spectacular scenery, all while being clipped to safety.

August 2, 2018 08:17 PM

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Stacey McKenna

Art + Architecture

For an Intimate Look at South Africa’s Booming Art Scene, Head to the Townships

Artists from the districts are turning their own homes into welcoming galleries and workshops and providing a much more rewarding experience.

October 2, 2018 02:54 PM

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Lindsay Lambert

Hiking + Cycling

8 Outdoor Adventures That Will Change How You See Your Favorite Cities

Some cities seem inextricably defined by their classic architecture or legendary nightlife, but step outside and you just might see these spaces in a whole new light.

February 2, 2018 12:30 PM

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Stacey McKenna

History + Culture

Home Again: Novelist Chibundu Onuzo on Leaving—and Returning to—Nigeria

As a child, Chibundu Onuzo was obsessed with anywhere that wasn’t Nigeria. An English boarding school (and a shocking language class) made her reconsider her roots.

March 28, 2019 04:51 PM

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Chibundu Onuzo

Air Travel News

American Airlines’ New Ad Is Kind of Infuriating

The airline’s new campaign puts the onus on passengers to improve their own flying experience.

September 1, 2016 05:32 PM

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Matt Villano

Tips + News

As NYC Reopens, This Is What Summer in the City Looks Like in 2020

New York is experiencing a summer unlike any other in order to control the coronavirus outbreak.

July 20, 2020 02:02 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Winter Sports

Amtrak Resurrects Historic Ski Train in Colorado

The route began service in 1912, then shut down in 2009.

February 8, 2017 07:04 PM

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Matt Villano

National Parks

How to Visit the National Parks During a Shutdown

The government shutdown puts your upcoming national park trip in peril. Now what?

January 4, 2019 03:42 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Travel Tales

Escape From the Modern World on a Pilgrim’s Path Through Japan

No crowds. No cosplay. Just temples, trees, and a warm bath at the end of the day on the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route.

February 12, 2018 07:00 PM

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Peggy Orenstein

AFAR Editors’ Favorite Summer Destinations

Weekend Getaways

10 Ways to Make a Weekend Getaway Feel Like a Vacation

Make the most of your weekend travel.

August 17, 2017 02:00 PM

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Danielle Walsh

Can Taking the Myers-Briggs Personality Test Help You Figure out How to Travel?

Family Travel

5 Unique Vacations for the Entire Family

Please every member with these out-of-the-box ideas.

June 8, 2016 01:34 PM

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Nicoletta Richardson

Restaurants + Cafés

Tar, Spaghetti, and Other Totally Real Ice Cream Flavors You Need to Try in Europe

Chocolate and vanilla are classics, but on your next trip to the continent, opt instead for one of Europe’s quirkier traditional flavors. Like resin or licorice. Trust us.

June 7, 2018 05:56 PM

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Chris Ciolli

Hotels

Hotel Experts Share Their Secrets for Making Anyone Feel Welcome

Everyone appreciates a friendly experience at a hotel or restaurant—it’s what keeps us coming back. Here’s how to bring some of that magic into your own home.

March 29, 2018 01:27 PM

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Ann Abel

Disney

What’s the Difference Between Disneyland and Walt Disney World?

We won’t go so far as to say the two theme park resorts are like night and day, but there are some key points of variation that you should consider before booking a trip.

August 28, 2019 11:10 AM

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Nicole Antonio

Food + Drink

Athens Is Where It’s At

Want to eat well, experience a cultural resurgence, and just maybe restore your faith in humanity? Head to the Greek capital, now.

December 7, 2017 02:20 PM

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Anya von Bremzen

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