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These Are the Best New Hotels of 2024

AFAR’s picks for the 31 best new hotels in the world.

April 04, 2024 09:00 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

Couple walking in a market and holding hands in Busan, South Korea

Art + Culture

9 Ways to Avoid Offending Anyone When Traveling in Asia

It’s always a good idea to learn local etiquette before traveling somewhere unfamiliar.

February 20, 2024 12:59 PM

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Maggie Fuller

A Guide to Traditional Japanese Food: 10 Essential Dishes to Try From Japan

Food + Drink

12 Traditional Dishes to Try on Your Next Trip to Japan

Japan’s world-renowned cuisine is a reflection of its storied history—don’t leave the country without trying these foods.

February 13, 2024 02:03 PM

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Yukari Sakamoto

The bathtubs at Buahan, a Banyan Tree Escape face the Balinese jungle.

Hotels We Love

The 15 Best Luxury Resorts in Bali and the Indonesian Islands

Surf, sand, culture, and craftsmanship—these are the 15 most incredible properties in Bali and the Indonesian archipelago.

January 10, 2024 01:12 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

This guest room at Shinta Mani Mustang in Nepal has stone walls and floor to ceiling windows facing alpine views.

Stay Here Next

This Design-Centric Lodge Is Nepal’s Most Exciting New Luxury Hotel

A stay at the new Shinta Mani Mustang in Nepal puts sublime landscapes, ancient kingdoms, and remote monasteries within easy reach.

January 08, 2024 09:00 AM

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Katie Lockhart

11 Different New Year’s Traditions Around the World

Festivals + Events

14 Different New Year’s Traditions Around the World

Fireworks and champagne might be common worldwide, but have you heard of these other New Year’s traditions?

December 15, 2023 01:44 PM

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Chris Ciolli

A classic pink car drive down a Havana street with a mural of Che Guevara

Family Travel

Discover Your Dream Off-the-Beaten-Path Trip

From hands-on interactions with elephants to awe-inspiring Himalayan landscapes, Discover Corps offers an adventure for every type of traveler looking for lesser-known destinations.

Sponsored by Discover Corps

Where to Travel Next

The 10 Best Islands to Move to After Retiring

If you dream of spending your retirement as an expat on an island, these are the most beautiful—and affordable—places to move to in the world.

December 07, 2023 11:30 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

In the Magazine

Where to Go in 2024

The 25 most exciting places around the world to visit next

November 28, 2023 02:00 PM

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Tim Chester

6 Lantern Festivals That’ll Brighten Your Life

Art + Culture

8 Lantern Festivals That’ll Brighten Your Life

These luminous events, from Chiang Mai to O‘ahu, are rooted in ancient cultural traditions.

November 20, 2023 01:32 PM

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Sarah Buder

Hiking + Cycling

20 Incredible Hikes Around the World

Some of these hikes are well known, some underrated. All are AFAR tested and approved, bringing you closer to the Earth.

October 19, 2023 11:59 AM

Boats on an ocean in the daytime, land in the background.

Where to Travel Next

9 Under-the-Radar Places You Must Visit

Amazing places don’t have to come with crowds.

October 07, 2023 11:42 AM

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Meagan Drillinger

8 Meditation Retreats in the U.S. to Book Now

Health + Wellness

7 Meditation Retreats to Experience in the U.S.

You don’t need to go halfway around the world to escape from the stress of daily life.

September 16, 2023 11:18 AM

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Maggie Fuller

Bridge in forested area, slight snow on the ground.

Where to Go in Fall

Not Sure Where to Travel This November? Go to One of These 10 Places.

If you’re looking for ideas on where to travel this November, consider going to one of these 10 incredible places around the world.

August 29, 2023 08:07 PM

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Mark Ellwood

15 Incredible Ancient Ruins Around the World to Visit

UNESCO World Heritage

17 of the World’s Most Incredible Ancient Ruins

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

August 25, 2023 05:46 PM

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Pat Tompkins

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