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The Strand gets brought into the 21st century.

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Following a massive 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar, here’s a look at how communities throughout the region—and the neighboring Thailand—have been affected, how travel there has changed, and what travelers can do to support those hit hardest.

The policy change is set to take effect on January 1, 2026, and comes days after the government submitted a proposal that would require some travelers to provide years of social media history.

Asking for navigation help doesn’t have to be embarrassing—instead, it can be an opportunity for connection.

Skip Phuket’s crowds for tranquil Koh Yao Noi, get intentionally lost in Bangkok’s alleyways, and savor northern curries at night markets in Nan province.

Türkiye is the latest country to attempt a rebrand. What motivated the move?

AFAR’s partnership with the United States Tour Operators Association has led to some unforgettable travel moments. Here are 10 of the amazing journeys.

One writer wrestles with the ethics of visiting endangered cultures—and reflects on her own experience as an “other.”

These UNESCO World Heritage sites in Lebanon, Scotland, and Ethiopia are all worth the trip.

The new Fifth Avenue Hotel occupies a landmark Italian Renaissance–style bank and a new glass tower in New York City’s NoMad neighborhood.

Coffee and tea are drunk nearly everywhere, but what people around the world eat to start the day varies widely.

Experience the unrivaled highs and lows of chasing the jungle’s most elusive cat.

Thailand is experiencing a tourism boom in 2025. Here’s how to beat the crowds while there.

From one of Europe’s last wild places to a verdant island in Japan, a grand German castle complex to imperial palaces in China, these striking UNESCO sites could inspire your next journey abroad.