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Founder’s Note

An Open Letter to Donald Trump from AFAR Cofounder Greg Sullivan

In response to Mr. Trump’s call to ban Muslims from entering the United States, AFAR’s CEO and cofounder invites the presumptive Republican presidential nominee to join him to witness Muslim cultures firsthand—on an all-expense paid trip with AFAR.

June 20, 2016 02:48 PM
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Greg Sullivan
Festivals + Events

Escape Winter With the World Beats at This NYC Dance Party

The world beats at the annual #Globewanders dance party will transport you far away from winter.

January 23, 2017 03:50 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Travel Tips + Etiquette

5 Things to Know Before You Go to Iran

5 Things to Know Before You Go to Iran

September 14, 2015 06:43 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
Art + Culture

Weekend Guide: Go Deeper into Cuba

Meet Santiago, Cuba’s other cultural capital.

December 2, 2015 01:59 PM
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Aislyn Greene
Safari

So You Wanna Go Gorilla Trekking in Uganda

The popular animal adventure is both a good and a bad thing for gorillas.

April 21, 2017 12:17 PM
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Will McGough
Style + Design

You Need to Know About Mongolia’s Fashion Scene

A new generation of Mongolian designers is shaking up the fashion industry.

April 11, 2017 09:14 PM
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Erum Jilani
Art + Culture

The Things That Cheered Us Up This Week

Looking for some good news—or at least a delightful diversion—in this time of uncertainty and isolation? AFAR’s editors share the positive little things that have brightened long days spent inside.

May 22, 2020 01:02 PM
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Staff
Festivals + Events

Here’s Why Elephants Are Invading Chiang Mai

The 10th anniversary of the iconic exhibition, Elephant Parade, returns home this year.

August 23, 2016 06:58 PM
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Matt Villano
The Future of Travel

Four Startups Trying to Fix the Home-Sharing Economy’s Discrimination Problems

These alternative Airbnbs aim to be more inclusive.

January 25, 2017 02:19 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
The Future of Travel

How Your Hotel Might Be Helping to End Hunger

Luxury hotels are stepping up to feed their communities—literally.

February 16, 2017 06:23 PM
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Allyson Reedy
Puerto Rico

Overview

April 19, 2021 01:04 PM
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Chelsea Harms-Tuohy
Festivals + Events

Under-the-Radar Ways to Celebrate Mardi Gras Season in New Orleans

From wine tasting to seeing the smaller parades, here’s how to get off the beaten path during Carnival.

February 15, 2017 07:12 PM
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Jill K. Robinson
St. Kitts

Overview

March 31, 2021 11:40 AM
Books

These Six Man Booker Prize Books Will Transport You Around the World

These Six Man Booker Prize Books Will Transport You Around the World

September 15, 2015 05:00 PM
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Yutaka Dirks
Longreads

Travel Tales: Celebrating 10 Years of Boundless Stories

Our favorite longreads from the last decade.

June 9, 2019 11:30 AM
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Staff

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