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It’s a brave new world for space travel.

Everyone, including tourists, will need to show they’ve been vaccinated against COVID-19 or had a recent negative test.

On a trip through the less-visited corners of Yunnan, China, writer Peggy Orenstein searches for the bliss and grace of the unexpected.

With new episodes of “Somebody Feel Phil” dropping on Netflix, the host and creator of “Everybody Loves Raymond” opens up about staying “annoyingly positive.”

With its dark-as-steel Puget Sound and snowcapped mountains, Washington may not look much like wine country at first. But stay in one of the state’s quintessential wine towns and you’ll quickly discover that some of the country’s best syrahs, merlots, and chardonnays are being produced here.

Travel has the power to transform. This holiday season, gift outdoor experiences that will offer new perspectives.

Possibly the most laid-back place in the country, this beautiful archipelago offers island hopping and coastal walking just off the coast of Cornwall—an excellent British break for fall.

Just because a hotel isn’t part of a big brand doesn’t mean that loyalty goes unrewarded.

When a traveler faces grief in Varanasi, his perspective on life and death goes up in smoke.

AFAR chose a destination at random and sent the poet Beth Ann Fennelly with 24-hours’ notice to a Central American paradise.

Mylopotas beach is a stretch of sunny beach lined with bars, restaurants, hotels, and a youthful party scene. Depending on the day or time of day this stretch of beach could be quite and lazy in the sun or have music and people dancing on cars. Either way Karma beach bar is a chill open air bar with pillow seating on the raised floor and hammocks hanging everywhere. The pizza is delicious and perfect for a light beach snack on a sunny day. They have a great drink menu including island cocktails and prosecco fruit mixers. We lounged our first day away in the hammocks here sipping on cool drinks.

Originally opened in 2006 by chef David Husereau, known for his appearance on Chopped Canada, Evil Dave’s Grill may have since changed ownership, but the menu remains prime-time ready. Try the Cowboy Sushi, the Luscious Lollipop Shrimp, or the Malevolent Meatloaf (best name ever), which is made with 100 percent lean ground bison and wild-boar bacon. Dinner dishes range in price from $23 to $40, and they offer more quality and creativity than most other comparably priced restaurants in town. Pair your meal with a cocktail from the elixirs menu—popular ones include the Karma Police, made from Malibu Mango rum, Hpnotiq liqueur, a mandarin wedge, and ginger ale.

Open for over 35 years, this venerable independent bookstore has a good selection of adult fiction and nonfiction, but it really specializes in children’s and young adult books. Good karma alert: they offer free gift wrapping, plus discounts for teachers purchasing books for classroom use. Secret Garden also hosts adult and youth book clubs, author events and readings, and other community happenings; see their calendar for details.

Every sunrise at Boudhanath Stupa in Kathmandu brings with it the sound of ringing bells and mantras, the smell of incense, the spinning of prayer wheels, and woven in between it all, thousands of pigeons. Buddhist practitioners feed pigeons seeds every morning as offerings to acquire good karma, the watchful eyes of Boudhanath Stupa looming just behind the frantic yet calming scene of people and feathers. Situated in the middle of the hustle and bustle of Kathmandu, Boudhanath offers travelers a look into the Tibetan Buddhist way of life and is one of Buddhism’s holiest sites (and also a UNESCO World Heritage site).

Cornucopia at 17th is a little, neighborhood haunt with big personality and great, local food and drink. I love Corny’s for breakfast but they also have a faithful following for their happy hour, beer garden, dinner menu and eclectic bottle beer lineup. The place is a throwback to the 70s in Eugene with it’s unabashed decor or lack thereof, veggie options on everything and a mellow vibe which welcomes everyone coming through the door. Corny’s is family and pet-friendly, while maintaining a full bar and ample cocktail offerings. The food is fresh and fun. Pancakes come decorated with peace signs and smiley faces; huevos rancheros generously accompanied with guacamole and real sour cream. The coffee is a wonderful wakeup call after a night of Eugene frivolity. Happy hour is a three hour value that’s hard to ignore in both the drink and food departments. When the weather is nice, read dry here, the patio is the place. The seating is limited inside and it’s a great alternative to get in without a wait. Staff work wonders in keeping things cozy and unpretentious. Corny’s on 17th started as a convenience store serving the neighborhood. From delivery service to the daily specials, it has evolved into conveniently giving Eugene one more cool corner to call home. Bring a good sense of karma and a healthy appetite, you’ll be delighted you did.