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You may not be familiar with Fairport, a scenic town in upstate New York dubbed the “crown jewel of the Erie Canal.” It’s not in Westchester or the Hudson Valley, and it’s roughly 350 miles north of Manhattan. But those who know…
Airlines are adjusting the cutoff for their check-in times, lest any passengers might have thoughts of trying to cut it close to avoid spending more time at the airport. United Airlines confirmed to Afar that it will change the check-in cutoff to…
Valeria has been leading Intrepid trips in Mexico for nine years, but before that, her life was music. Changing careers felt like a leap, until she realised that guiding travellers wasn’t quite the change of tune she thought it was.
I never…
Vietnamese is the official language of Vietnam and has Thai, Khmer and Chinese influences. The vast majority of the population (around 85–90%) speak Vietnamese as their first language. There are also several minority ethnic groups across the country who maintain their own…
An unprecedented campaign of incitement has been launched by supporters of Israel against Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg following her announcement that she would take part of the Freedom Flotilla aiming to break the naval blockade on Gaza.
This development highlights the…
Nestled In the heart of the crystal clear, warm, and extremely inviting blue waters of the South Pacific, with golden sandy beaches and palm trees swaying in the gentle, warm tropical breeze, the adults-only luxury Tokoriki Island Resort is without doubt, the…
My Midwestern roots make me hypersensitive to being polite. It is a sickness. I’ve been known to take my backpack into the hallway when people are sleeping so I won’t disturb anyone.
There are many unwritten rules to hostel etiquette and after…
Paphos in Spring
After the long chill of winter, the warmer weather of Spring and longer days makes it a perfect time of the year for exploring some of Europe’s most beautiful cities.
Of course, the sunny days of summer are perfect…
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As someone who travels frequently, it often surprises people that I have never been on a cruise. So when the opportunity came to cruise Alaska — one of my favorite places — I figured it was time to discover for myself.
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That pivot away from traditional izakaya fare is even more noticeable just a few minutes north, on a small strip of Showa-dori Avenue, where three neighboring stalls push the boundaries of what was once a very traditional form. Over at the always-packed…