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Fall 2026
Afar’s latest issue is dedicated to memorable, epic adventures. In these stories, you’ll get to know Kazakhstan’s natural grandeur, the sustainably-minded surfing community of Cornwall, England, the vibrant traditions of Benin’s Vodun religion, and more.
Fall 2026
Just Back From Patagonia: Finding My Mother’s Chile in the Wilderness
November 3, 2026 12:32 PM
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Danielle Hallock
Fall 2026
Kayak in a Redwood Canoe, Eat Ancient Foods, and Spot Rare Animals on These 14 Indigenous-Led Tours
November 2, 2026 06:04 PM
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Kate Nelson
Fall 2026
“I Am My Ancestors’ Wildest Dreams”: The Women Weaving South Carolina’s History
November 2, 2026 09:21 AM
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Latria Graham
Fall 2026
One of Hong Kong’s Most Storied Streets Is Still a Must-Visit
October 28, 2026 03:14 PM
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Lucy Kehoe

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Fall 2026
A Different Kind of Surf Town
October 27, 2026 08:56 AM
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Bonnie Tsui
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Fall 2026
In Benin, Vodun Is More Than a Religion
October 26, 2026 07:06 PM
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Carey Baraka
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Fall 2026
6 Alaska Cruises That Go Where the Big Ships Can’t
October 26, 2026 06:21 PM
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Fall 2026
Few U.S. Travelers Visit Central Asia’s Largest Country. They’re Missing Out.
October 26, 2026 03:52 PM
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Peggy Orenstein
On the coast of the Everglades, where freshwater meets the sea, algae, seagrass, and mangroves (pictured) form the base of a food chain that ripples outward into the Gulf and beyond.
Summer 2026
Swamp Boats, Indigenous Villages, Fishing Towns: How to See the Everglades’ Human Side
August 26, 2026 04:15 PM
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Carrie Honaker
Greenland, Disko Bay
Summer 2026
Cold-Water Cruises Have Never Been Hotter
August 25, 2026 11:16 AM
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Hannah Walhout
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Summer 2026
My Dad Pulled Me Out of School to Travel Around Southeast Asia. I Just Did the Same For My Kids
August 24, 2026 12:58 PM
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Freda Moon
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Summer 2026
An Australian Road Trip Built Around Swimming, Soaking, and Sauna
August 21, 2026 08:10 AM
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Emma John
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Summer 2026
7 U.S. Cities Where the Riverfront Is the Place to Be
August 20, 2026 09:01 AM
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Iona Brannon
Lima, Peru - 17 May 2023: Church of the Most Holy Cross in the Barranco District of Lima, Peru
Summer 2026
Lima’s Most Creative Neighborhood Has the Coolest Souvenirs—and Snacks
August 19, 2026 02:10 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
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Summer 2026
To Really See Antarctica, Go Scuba Diving
August 19, 2026 11:39 AM
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Alexandra Owens
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Summer 2026
The Hidden Story of America’s Historically Black Beaches
August 18, 2026 09:44 AM
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Latria Graham
An charming old stone farm building with a shaggy straw roof sitting in a grassy field where black and grey sheep graze in Gotland, Sweden
Summer 2026
This Dreamy Swedish Island Has Perfected the Art of Summer
August 17, 2026 12:29 PM
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Lisa Abend
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Spring 2026
The Most Subversive Neighborhood in Athens Is Also Its Tastiest
April 28, 2026 03:04 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
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Spring 2026
Following the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail—and the Story It Left Out
April 28, 2026 02:26 PM
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Latria Graham
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Spring 2026
Curaçao in the Sun: A Local Photographer’s Island Portrait
April 27, 2026 01:35 PM
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Danielle Hallock
Two Buddhist monks walk together in the courtyard of a mountain monastery in Bhutan; the exterior is decorated with painted woodcarvings.
Spring 2026
The Busy Person’s Guide to Slow Travel: 20 Thoughtful Trips for Every Type of Traveler
April 24, 2026 10:31 AM
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Ellen Carpenter
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Spring 2026
Far From the Crowds, Japan’s Noto Peninsula Is a Dream for Seafood and Sake Devotees
April 24, 2026 08:19 AM
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Ryan Knighton
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Spring 2026
Rajasthan’s Famous Textile Traditions Were Disappearing. Visit the Women Helping to Revive Them
April 22, 2026 12:06 PM
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Leslie Pariseau
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Winter 2026
Big Flavors, Small Villages: Why Spain’s Star Chefs Are Setting Up Michelin-Starred Restaurants in Tiny Towns
January 7, 2026 09:45 AM
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Lisa Abend
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Winter 2026
Why We’re Flocking to Boston in 2026
January 6, 2026 09:35 AM
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Negin Farsad
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Winter 2026
Cleopatra Once Visited This Remote Desert Destination—Now You Can, Too
January 6, 2026 09:31 AM
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Anthon Jackson
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Winter 2026
Should You Have to Change How You Dress When You Travel?
January 5, 2026 10:27 AM
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Anu Taranath
The wilds of Devon
Fall 2025
8 Epic Cruises for the Seriously Intrepid Traveler to Take in 2026
November 6, 2025 11:44 AM
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Jeri Clausing
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Fall 2025
From the Amazon to Machu Picchu, What It’s Like to Visit Peru as a Blind Traveler
October 31, 2025 10:47 AM
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Ryan Knighton
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Fall 2025
In Botswana, Tracking Lions and Elephants—By Bike
October 30, 2025 08:25 AM
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Chris Colin
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Fall 2025
How Visiting Lesser-Known Historical Sites Makes Me a Better Traveler
October 28, 2025 05:57 PM
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Latria Graham
A backcountry skier on a ridge in the Rila Mountains, Bulgaria.
Fall 2025
This Underrated Ski Region Has Slopeside Grills and Pale Pink Churches
October 15, 2025 11:45 AM
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Naomi Tomky
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Fall 2025
I Spent 6 Days Eating Along France’s 385-Mile Food Trail
October 15, 2025 08:50 AM
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Aislyn Greene
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Fall 2025
Track Wolves, Dive Shipwrecks, Hunt for Truffles: 52 Epic Adventures in Every State
September 16, 2025 12:35 PM
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