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Cities We Love

The Peninsula Beijing Unveils an Exclusive Cultural Program

Here are Peninsula Beijing’s new cultural programs that travelers can experience.

Sponsored by The Peninsula Hotels

Restaurants + Cafés

The Dish Worth Traveling to Vietnam For (and It Isn’t Pho)

To try Hanoi’s most iconic dish, you have to step beyond the noodle stands.

January 30, 2018 05:33 PM

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David Farley

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

How to Have the Most Relaxing Day in Mexico City

Cities We Love

How to Spend an Afternoon in Mexico City’s Roma Neighborhood

Where to dial back the hustle and bustle of Mexico’s capital

February 18, 2016 07:22 PM

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Sarah Baird

Travel for Good

What Travelers Can Do to Save the Planet

Travel can be used as a force for positive change.

April 22, 2020 09:22 AM

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Staff

Restaurants + Cafés

The Best New Restaurants in New York Right Now

AFAR’s New York–based team weighs in on their favorite places to eat in NYC that opened in 2018.

December 21, 2018 04:59 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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

Other

A Local Curator Shares What You Can’t Miss In Houston

Clare Elliott, assistant curator for the Menil Collection, tells the story behind Houston’s most influential art figures.

August 11, 2015 02:32 PM

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Kayleen Schaefer

Food + Drink

Spain’s Most Substantial Stew Is the Definition of Comfort Food

A pot of cocido madrileño is served with a fascinating history—and lots of flavor.

January 9, 2018 10:52 AM

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Leah Messinger

Hiking + Cycling

How to Explore America’s Most Underrated Biking City

With races, rides, and plenty of paths to pedal, there’s always something bike-related going on in Indianapolis.

March 21, 2018 02:08 PM

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Robert Annis

Loyalty + Rewards

Independent Hotels That Can Earn You Loyalty Points

While independent hotels have a spirit of their own, there is something to be said for a hotel that is part of a larger loyalty program.

July 21, 2017 03:48 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

Food + Drink

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Hotels

In D.C., The Jefferson Does Leaf-Peeping for the 1 Percent

The hotel’s $79,000-a-night Deluxe Golden Fall Package offers a busy day of highbrow diversions. And a car.

October 4, 2017 11:28 AM

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Matthew Phenix

Art + Architecture

How to Hang Like a Local in Madrid’s Trendiest Neighborhood

Lavapiés, once overlooked, is the go-to district in the Spanish capital to find both traditional and modern Madrid.

February 23, 2018 05:25 PM

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Benjamin Kemper

Food + Drink

The True Tale of Mexico City’s Most Delectable Street Food Snack

Tacos al pastor are a serious source of pride in Mexico’s capital. Here’s what you need to know to track down the tastiest tacos on your next trip—plus how to create them at home.

December 5, 2017 07:00 PM

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Francine Prose

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