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Outdoor Adventure
5 Ethical Elephant Sanctuaries to Visit on Your Next Trip to Thailand
These five sanctuaries across Thailand offer tourists alternative ways to see elephants while providing the gentle giants a safe place to live.
April 25, 2022 03:20 PM
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Mae Hamilton
History + Culture
What’s in a Name? Why Turkey Is Now Türkiye
Türkiye is the latest country to attempt a rebrand. What motivated the move?
January 11, 2022 01:46 PM
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Jeri Clausing
History + Culture
Meet the Artist Keeping the Naga Tattoo Heritage of Northeast India Alive
After years of meticulously researching the disappearing tattooing traditions of the Naga communities of India, Mo Naga is bringing the art back—in the flesh.
December 20, 2021 12:26 PM
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Anne Pinto-Rodrigues
History + Culture
The Thai Touch: Mingle with Locals on a Thailand Tour
Why do monks wear saffron robes, what does rambutan taste like, and how does it feel to wear necklaces of brass rings? Join one of these tours in “The Land of Smiles” for a chance to chat with a monk, help a farmer, or meet Lisu villagers.
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Longreads
Close Encounters of the “Exotic” Kind
One writer wrestles with the ethics of visiting endangered cultures—and reflects on her own experience as an “other.”
August 23, 2021 01:11 PM
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Sarika Bansal
Travel for Good
How Vegas Is Embracing Sustainability—for Real
Huge solar arrays, electric transportation, and recycled masks are all playing a part.
July 12, 2021 04:03 PM
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Matt Villano
Tips + News
Sri Lanka Reopens to International Travelers After 10 Months Shut
Are Americans on the list? That part is unclear. Regardless, three rounds of COVID tests will be required.
January 21, 2021 12:28 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
Tips + News
Biden Revokes Trump’s “Discriminatory” Travel Ban
The ban on nationals entering the United States from several Muslim-majority countries was a “stain on our national conscience” and “inconsistent with our long history of welcoming people of all faiths and no faith at all,” Biden’s new order states.
January 21, 2021 11:50 AM
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Michelle Baran
AFAR Travelers’ Awards
The Best Trips Around the World: AFAR Travelers’ Awards
There’s never been a better time to dream about your next great trip—starting with these epic adventures.
December 02, 2020 02:25 PM
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AFAR Editors
Where to Travel Next
Where We’ll Go in 2021—When We Can
12 writers on the quarandreams they can’t wait to make a reality.
November 30, 2020 09:15 AM
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AFAR Editors
Tips + News
What a Biden Presidency Will Mean for Travel
The President-elect’s priorities include a renewed focus on the pandemic, economic recovery, racial justice, and climate change—all of which play a pivotal role in the future of travel.
November 11, 2020 03:37 PM
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Michelle Baran
Epic Trips
10 Amazing Trips We Would Take Again
AFAR’s partnership with the United States Tour Operators Association has led to some unforgettable travel moments. Here are 10 of the amazing journeys.
September 03, 2020 04:39 PM
Tips + News
The True Value of Luxury Travel Is Higher Than We Think
ILTM lends support to luxury travel ecosystem and travel advisors
April 28, 2020 12:02 PM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
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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AFAR Editors
Tips + News
Angry Elephants and Mysterious Stenches: AFAR Editors Remember Embarrassing Travel Stories
Seven AFAR travelers dredge up their most cringeworthy anecdotes from a lifetime of travel.
April 02, 2020 04:53 PM
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Tim Chester
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