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Nature and tradition thrive in one of Europe’s last wild regions—Transylvania.

This year is the 125th anniversary of the world’s most famous vampire novel.

A travel company offers two Romania tours that include an All Hallow’s Eve bash at the Bran Castle.

Here’s what it means for travelers.

U.S. currency may be struggling against the euro, but these destinations still offer reasonably priced hotel suites, ballets, and Michelin-recommended meals.

Start planning your 2023 travels to these 12 places—the most creative, delicious, and soul-reviving destinations of the year.

Afar’s team roamed wide in 2025. These were our favorite spots from a year of exploring.

Imagine riding the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, India’s Maharajas’ Express, the Belmond Royal Scotsman, Canada’s Rocky Mountaineer, and Singapore’s Eastern & Oriental Express—all in one trip.

Zhuzh up your classic New Year’s Eve celebration with these fun customs from elsewhere.

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.

The full extent of the damage is slowly emerging. These are the areas that were hit hardest, how travel has been affected, and aid groups you can support as recovery efforts get underway.

Rewilding—the reintroduction of native flora and fauna—is critical in the fight against climate change. Here, six important projects from Argentina to the Maldives.

Eat your way around the world, one flaky, chewy pastry at a time.

These European countries make it (relatively) easy for those who work remotely to settle in and stay awhile.

From a deserted Bolivian “train cemetery” to an empty, Romanian salt mine, these are some of the world’s most fascinating and unusual tourist attractions.