Andrew Richdale
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San Francisco, CA, United States
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Been There, Seen That: Alternatives to Europe's Biggest Cities
Our favorite alternatives to larger European destinations such as Rome and Zurich. → Read More
The Digital Detox Festival Every Free-Spirited Traveler Needs to Hit
Restival, a digital detox festival, took place in Arizona last week. Here's why you should go next year. → Read More
4 Things You Should Do in the Rust Belt, Immediately
The abandoned factories of the Midwestern Rust Belt sat empty for decades until, in recent years, creatives types moved in. They’ve opened stylish new restaurants, shops, and art venues that have jump-started flatlining neighborhoods. You know when an area first heats up but isn’t overrun yet? Th... → Read More
Meet Your New Favorite Summer Wine (It's from Basque Country)
This warm-weather sesaon, give your go-to, day-in-the-sun rosé a break and try branching out into the wonderfully offbeat world of wines from Basque Country, specifically one: txakolina (chock-o-LEE-nah). It can come in all colors and (body) sizes. Sam Bogue, wine director of the superbly rustic ... → Read More
How to Travel Like a Distiller in Amsterdam
For 325 years, Carl Nolet Jr.’s family has crafted Ketel One vodka in the Dutch village of Schiedam. Today, a Nolet still tastes every batch that travels through the copper coils and pots. Growing up, the 11th-generation distiller made routine trips to Amsterdam with his family, a tradition he co... → Read More
Three Incredible Ways to Travel In Napa
When in California wine country, you want a ride that matches your wine. For a step up from the ubiquitous tour buses, try one of these cushier modes of transportation. FLOAT OVERIfOnly books hot-air balloon rides above the rolling hills. After you 've landed, spring for the company’s private tas... → Read More
How AFAR's Editors Do Wine Country
Given our proximity to wine country (our office in San Francisco is about an hour and some change from Napa), many AFAR staffers are on a first-name basis with winery folks. But it's not all about that Cab. We also like to build a little play time into our wine time. For example: Where We Chill O... → Read More
We Talked to a Random Swede About Trump, Bernie, Hillary, and the Election
As you may have heard this week, the country of Sweden just launched a new hotline—call it: 011 46 771 793 336—that connects callers with one of their citizens to talk about anything. Is that person’s opinion representative of the entire country? No, of course not. But the beauty of this service ... → Read More
How to Find Your Chill on a Turbulent Flight
There’s just about nothing more anxiety producing that a crowded subway or a bumpy flight. If things get really bad, you don’t have to reach for your pills. Meditation instructor Ralph de le Rosa (ralphdelarosa.com) shares three different ways you can have a moment of zen on any wild ride. FOCUS ... → Read More
The Coolest Ways to Experience Iceland—Right Here in the U.S.
It seems like just about every day there are easier (and cheaper) ways to get to Iceland. But before you plan the big trip halfway across the pond, here are some starter courses in the U.S. to whet your appetite.New Nordic, New YorkIn the coming months, Noma's Claus Meyer will open up a new resta... → Read More
This Is How You Do Slow Travel in Japan
I recently spent six days buzzing through Tokyo, population 13 million. And on the seventh day, I needed rest. Unconstrained by anyone else’s schedule, I booked a ticket to Hakone, a village of onsen (natural hot springs) resorts near Mount Fuji.The weird part of slowing down in Japan: It happens... → Read More
The Secret Frequent-Flyer Benefit Nobody Talks About
The best airline status perk that nobody ever talks about. → Read More
The Secret Frequent-Flyer Benefit Nobody Talks About
The best airline status perk that nobody ever talks about. → Read More
Three Gay Ski Weeks Around the World
The best gay ski weeks in destinations around the world. → Read More
In Defense of Not Chatting Up Your In-Flight Neighbor
At the risk of sounding like a total jerk, I don’t like talking to my neighbors on flights. In fact, besides “club soda, lime,” I don’t really like to say anything while flying. I know intrepid travelers who are religiously opposed to this seemingly closed-minded position. Hear me out though. My ... → Read More
Try Forest Bathing, the New Meditation
The latest feel-good cure requires a trip to the woods.“Forest bathing,” as it’s called, is a way of hiking that’s scientifically proven to kick stress. Immunologists in Japan have found the practice can nearly double your production of some sickness-fighting cells. So what separates a “bath” fro... → Read More
Sorry, You Have to Get Buck Naked for These Awesome Travel Experiences
From idyllic European parks to must-partake local traditions, these seven experiences around the world require an open mind and no pants.A Japanese OnsenTry these traditional hot spring baths in the mountainous village of Hakone, Japan, about an hour or so from Tokyo. They’re packed with minerals... → Read More
3 Life-Changing Traditional Massages from Around the World
Rather than booking yet another imitation of a traditional massage, experience the real deal on your next trip to these places.1. WHEN IN . . . SWEDEN Most therapists at Stockholm’s Grand Hôtel are trained at Axelsons Gymnastiska Institut, the Harvard of Swedish massage, and it shows: Their unca... → Read More
Is This Hong Kong's Greatest Secret?
If work takes you to Hong Kong, add a day or two to explore the city’s greatest secret: its natural wonders. Peter Borer, COO of the Peninsula Hotels, explains: “In Hong Kong you’re never far from greenery. In fact, about 40 percent of the city’s land is designated as country parks and protected ... → Read More
The Fix-Your-Life Vacation
We don't need to tell you how life-changing a trip somewhere new can be. The only question is: What kind of experience do you need? Illustrations by Christopher DeLorenzo 1. Cook Authentic Italian At weeklong courses at the Awaiting Table in southeastern Italy, couples don’t just learn how to ma... → Read More