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The Influencer: Andrew Mariani, Vintner

Where to go in California, according to the cofounder of one of Sonoma County’s most casually cool wineries.

June 14, 2018 08:00 PM

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Andrew Parks

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Temples, Tipping, and Train Rides: A Guide to Japan for First-Timers

Planning a trip to Japan can be intimidating for the first-time visitor, so we’ve turned to a team of travel experts to learn the secrets to a successful vacation.

May 1, 2019 05:18 PM

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John Newton

History + Culture

Exploring Asia’s Surprising New Capital of Cool

The capital of Malaysia has become a hotbed of art and design. Kuala Lumpur’s most influential residents guide AFAR through five of the city’s creatively charged neighborhoods.

December 7, 2017 02:19 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Travel Tales

A Literary Trip to Lisbon Is the Best Way to Uncover Portugal’s Hidden Beauty

In Portugal, novelist Charmaine Craig searches for the ghost of her hero, goes on a high-speed chase for delicious pork, and ponders the mystery of a writer’s trunk.

September 24, 2018 12:42 PM

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Charmaine Craig

Festivals + Events

Why Millions of People Around the World Are Celebrating Tonight

This evening’s sunset marks the end of Ramadan and the beginning of Eid al-Fitr.

July 5, 2016 07:01 PM

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Kyana Moghadam

Beaches

6 U.S. Islands Where You Can’t Help but Slow Down

Whether you’re strolling the coast of an Atlantic island or savoring the sunset on Hawaii’s low-key paradise, you’ll be surprised at how quickly time becomes irrelevant.

March 7, 2018 07:00 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Cities We Love

How to Pretend You’re in New Orleans at Home

During quarantine, use this itinerary with tips from locals to recreate the best parts of a day in New Orleans from the safety and comfort of your own home.

May 7, 2020 03:12 PM

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Ann Shields

Art + Architecture

Life Artists: Where Fashion Designer Sheena Sood Finds Inspiration

With her cheery clothing designs, the globally minded designer of abacaxi gives new life to traditional handmade fabrics.

September 13, 2017 03:49 PM

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Illy, the iconic coffee company

Hotels

The Newest Inexpensive Way to Stay in Sydney

The city is getting Australia’s first capsule hotel.

June 7, 2017 03:48 PM

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Matt Villano

Restaurants + Cafés

How Heirloom Corn Is Making a Comeback in Mexico City

Our formerly Mexico City–based writer reveals a culinary movement afoot in the city to help save—and celebrate—the country’s native corn.

January 31, 2019 04:53 PM

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Brooke Porter Katz

Restaurants + Cafés

Chefs Would Travel for These 4 Ingredients

From caper leaves to the perfect chicken, here’s what have chefs hopping on a plane.

April 14, 2017 11:46 AM

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Danielle Walsh

UNESCO World Heritage

Cuba’s Off-the-Beaten Path Spot You Need to See

Untouched rainforest, low-key beaches, and delicious indigenous food await.

July 29, 2016 07:32 PM

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Danielle Walsh

Hotels

Four Seasons Announces New Luxurious Napa Valley Property

It’s in Calistoga, one of the valley’s popular towns.

February 10, 2017 01:24 PM

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Matt Villano

Hotels

15 U.S. Hotels That Used to Be Something Completely Different

These hotels across the country combat urban sprawl by repurposing old office buildings and breweries.

January 22, 2018 08:21 PM

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Sarah Buder

Epic Trips

8 Reasons to Go to East Africa Now

A new nonstop flight between NYC and Nairobi means the wonders of East Africa are within reach as never before.

November 16, 2018 03:37 PM

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Lottie Gross

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