Pat Tompkins

Pat Tompkins has written for AFAR about books, art, UNESCO World Heritage sites, and other topics.

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Italy Drops Health Pass Requirement for Entering Restaurants, Museums
Books
14 Books to Read if You’re Dreaming About Italy
December 20, 2023 10:32 AM
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Sara Button
Read Your Way Across the USA: 14 Books to Inspire Your Next Trip
Books
16 Books About the USA Every Traveler Should Read
December 12, 2023 09:22 AM
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Shannon Reed
Howth Beacon a seaside cliff outside of Dublin, Ireland
Books
10 Essential Books to Read Before You Go to Ireland
November 30, 2023 09:50 AM
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Pat Tompkins
Scenic view of Gap of Dunloe, County Kerry, Ireland.
Outdoor Adventure
New Tours for Boomers Prove That Travel Adventures Don’t Have an Age Limit
November 26, 2023 12:00 PM
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Pat Tompkins
How to Visit Medieval Castles in Europe
History + Culture
14 Beautiful Medieval Castles in Europe You Can Visit
October 18, 2023 12:24 PM
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Jennifer Ceaser
The willows and aspen of California's June Lake Loop provide just one the state's many autumnal hues.
Outdoor Adventure
Think New England Is the Only Place for Fall Foliage? Try California
October 02, 2023 12:13 PM
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Pat Tompkins
Beach with stone formation on a sunny day.
Quizzes
Put Your Travel Knowledge to the Test With AFAR’s New Quiz
September 05, 2023 05:05 PM
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Pat Tompkins
15 Incredible Ancient Ruins Around the World to Visit
UNESCO World Heritage
17 of the World’s Most Incredible Ancient Ruins
August 25, 2023 05:46 PM
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Pat Tompkins
Los_Alamos_New_Mexico_Unsplash_Tim Mossholder An old midcentury gas pump in Los Alamos, New Mexico
History + Culture
Uncovering Secrets and Spies in “Atomic City,” New Mexico
June 23, 2023 04:14 PM
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Pat Tompkins
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Hotels
Your Next Ranch Vacation Is Beside a Dark Sky Park in Colorado
May 30, 2023 09:51 PM
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Pat Tompkins
6 Great Hikes That Showcase Scotland’s Dramatic Scenery
Quizzes
Can You Guess the Answer to These Travel Trivia Questions?
March 16, 2023 04:11 PM
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Pat Tompkins
Kobba Klintar, an old pilot station in Aland archipelago with cafe and museum. Picturesque landscape with island. at Baltic Sea. Aland Islands, Finland. Europe.
Where to Travel Next
The Secret Island Escape in the World’s Happiest Country
February 21, 2023 01:17 PM
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Pat Tompkins
New Orleans, LA/USA-Feb. 2, 2012 Sculpture entitled "A Battle for the Resistance Fighters" in City Park's Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Gardens.
Art + Culture
4 of the Most Appealing Sculpture Gardens in the USA
February 13, 2023 05:15 PM
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Pat Tompkins
Watch your language: Enjoy the view but don't call it “leaf peeping.” <br/>
Trending News
For the Love of Trees, Stop Calling It “Leaf Peeping”
October 19, 2022 12:43 PM
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Pat Tompkins
British sculptor Andy Goldsworthy is known for his larger than life pieces that demonstrate the beauty—and power—of nature.
Art + Culture
Rock Walls as Art? Why You Need to See These Andy Goldsworthy Pieces Around the U.S.
September 02, 2022 11:40 AM
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Pat Tompkins
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