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Whether you’re hunting for rare Italian truffles or meeting Japan’s legendary pearl divers, these five adventures prove that the most memorable journeys often happen far from the well-trodden path.

It’s all depends on whether you measure from sea level, sea floor, or even the planet’s center.

As cliché as it sounds, sometimes you have to lose yourself to find yourself.

The only woman helicopter pilot in Nepal, Priya Adhikari takes travelers on scenic flights and performs rescue missions on some of the world’s highest peaks.

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

After 20 years of traveling the world as a wheelchair user, Sophie Morgan highlights the people and operators making high-impact adventures more accessible.

Mountaineers and trekkers who agree to quarantine for a week at a hotel in Kathmandu—among many other restrictions—are now welcome back to Nepal.

A long-distance trek through Nepal’s Everest region offers lessons in Sherpa culture, rural mountain living, and humility.

AFAR Ambassador Ryan Cordwell reflects on an unforgettable trip with the USTOA

Afar’s director of photography breaks down (almost) every single thing she wore and carried to Nepal, including the best base layers for Base Camp.

Nepal’s government suspended climbing permits for all other peaks in the country and is canceling visas on arrival for tourists.

A writer sets out on a journey to find Nepal’s elusive Raute nomads—and to buy a wooden bowl from them.

The world’s highest mountain is buckling under the weight of its popularity. Thankfully, a few organizations have stepped in to help keep it pristine and preserve it for generations to come.

Smoking is prohibited on airplanes, so why do airplanes still have any ashtrays at all? It turns out there is good reason for them, and you’ll be glad they’re there.

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