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Family Travel
Our Favorite Summer Trips With Family and Kids of All Ages
Some of the best memories and connections are forged when we travel as a family. These are our top picks for places to go when we’re traveling with everyone from tiny tots and teens to a multigenerational group that spans many ages and stages.
March 09, 2023 12:15 PM
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Michelle Baran
Photo Essays
AFAR Photo Awards 2019
We asked to see the world through your lens—and you showed us. Here are the winners and jurors’ picks of the 2019 AFAR Photo Awards presented by United MileagePlus.
July 26, 2022 10:36 AM
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AFAR Editors
Cities We Love
Discover Queens and Support Asian-Owned Businesses (and More) When You Visit NYC
We tapped a local Korean-American artist for her take on what the many thriving Asian communities of Queens have to offer. Check out these recommendations for the borough’s energetic, bustling hubs for eating, drinking, shopping, and nightlife.
Sponsored by
NYC & Company and written by Dakota Kim
Natural Wonders
Japan’s Cherry Blossoms Reach Peak Bloom
Since borders are still closed to tourists, take a virtual glimpse at Japan’s famous “hanami” or cherry blossom viewing season.
March 31, 2022 02:58 PM
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Mari Yamaguchi
Outdoor Adventure
4 Reasons Why Tohoku, Japan Should Be Your Next International Trip
Discover a UNESCO City of Gastronomy, architecture, whiskey, and more in this lesser-known—and absolutely gorgeous—region of Japan.
Sponsored by
Japan National Tourism Organization
Where to Travel Next
The Best Places to Travel in 2022
Where will 2022 take you? Below, you’ll find 39 destinations—from Abu Dhabi to Alberta, Canada—where your visit will really count. Locals tell us what’s new, exciting, and worth the trip in the coming year.
December 01, 2021 10:52 AM
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AFAR Editors
Natural Wonders
Lesser-Known (and Totally Spectacular) Places to See Cherry Blossoms in Japan
With delicious sushi, an Edo-era castle, and thousands and thousands of cherry trees, the Tohoku region in northeastern Japan makes for an off-the-beaten-path dream trip.
Sponsored by
Japan National Tourism Organization
Destination Spotlight
Why Tohoku’s Many Colors Make it One of Japan’s Most Inspiring Destinations
From pink cherry blossoms and emerald forests to hot springs in the silvery snow, the kaleidoscopic hues of this Japanese region are a magnificent setting for outdoor activities, vibrant culture, and more.
Sponsored by
Japan National Tourism Organization
Cities We Love
Kyoto’s Contemporary Bloom: The Most Exciting New Museums, Tours, and Hotels of 2021
Because so much was slated to open across Japan in time for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, this past year saw a number of Kyoto newcomers.
May 21, 2021 10:58 AM
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Adam H. Graham
Health + Wellness
Hike, Soak, Repeat: How to Visit Kyushu, Japan’s “Onsen Island”
This island of Japan is best experienced through its verdant mountains, active volcanoes, thermal waterfalls, and thousands of bubbling hot springs.
Sponsored by
Kyushu Tourism Promotion Organization
Trains
Japan Railways Launches New Luxury Train in Kyushu
The 36+3 sightseeing train joins the Seven Stars sleeper train in Kyushu, adding five new routes to Japan’s southernmost main island.
November 05, 2020 06:09 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Cities We Love
How to See Tokyo Like a Local
Japan’s biggest city’s sprawl can make it difficult to experience through a resident lens. Here’s where to go.
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The Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Card from Chase
Food + Drink
Inside the Wonderful World of Wagashi
In his humble Tokyo patisserie, Chikara Mizukami preserves an ancient art.
March 31, 2020 08:00 PM
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Nancy Singleton Hachisu
Natural Wonders
When and Where to See Flowers Blooming Around the World
Whether you want to sigh over sunflowers or ogle orchids, here are some of the best places across the globe to get your flower fix.
March 16, 2020 05:26 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
Cities We Love
Tokyo’s Long Lines Lead to Magic (and Life-Changing Ramen)
On an impromptu trip to Tokyo, without a single reservation in hand, food writer Helen Rosner explores the Japanese art of standing in line.
July 30, 2018 07:02 PM
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Helen Rosner
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