The Most Recent Travel Articles from AFAR

Find the right destination for the right time of year. That might mean northern Italy in February, Belize in September, Mallorca in the summer, or Frankfurt in the fall.

Where to Travel Next

Where to Travel Each Month of The Year

Get a travel idea (or ten) for each month of the year.

March 20, 2026 03:22 PM

Mark Ellwood

Spirit Island, Maligne Lake, Jasper National Park, Alberta

National Parks

An Essential Guide to Jasper National Park—Where Glacial Lakes and Hot Springs Are Calling

March 20, 2026 02:30 PM

Juliette Recompsat

Left: Ursa; right: Sunset in the Sonoran Desert of Arizona with mountains and saguaro cacti and other desert vegetation.

Food + Drink

An Experimental Desert Cuisine Is Blooming in This Southwestern State

March 20, 2026 12:38 PM

Chris Malloy

Driving through the Sahara Desert with Accessible Morocco Consultants, Morocco.

Outdoor Adventure

I’ve Dived, Trekked, and Safaried the World in a Wheelchair—Here’s Who Made It Possible

March 20, 2026 11:13 AM

Sophie Morgan

A superbloom of wildflowers in California

Outdoor Adventure

A Super Bloom Just Peaked in California, but There’s Still Time to See Other Spectacular Flowers

March 20, 2026 08:10 AM

Mae Hamilton

Outdoor Adventure

Hike 115 Miles Around This Spanish Island for Farmhouse Stays, Mediterranean Swims, and Well-Earned Siestas

March 19, 2026 05:51 PM

Sara Lieberman

Accommodations at Joali Maldives with plunge pool and deck area

Hotels We Love

A Caribbean Island Escape, an Alaska Fishing Lodge, a Venetian Craft Hotel: 7 Women-Owned Hotels

March 19, 2026 02:38 PM

Alicia Erickson

February 06, 2023 10:38 PM

Elaine Glusac

From cities like Riyadh (above) to vast desertscapes, it's now easier to see Saudi Arabia.

Cities We Love

3 Days in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

February 06, 2023 10:17 PM

Diane Sooyeon Kang

Trains

How to Navigate Japan’s Railway System

February 06, 2023 05:30 PM

Adam H. Graham

Air Travel News

These Are the Airlines That Still Require Masks Onboard

February 03, 2023 08:50 PM

Michelle Baran

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Considering Global Entry? Here’s What You Need to Know First

February 03, 2023 06:48 PM

Bailey Berg

Outdoor Research is one of a few brands that make its ski gear in extended sizes.

Packing Tips + Gear

For Fat Travelers, Cold Weather Gear Shouldn’t Be This Hard to Find

February 03, 2023 03:00 PM

Naomi Tomky

A road by the beach in San Diego county.

Travel for Good

An Electric Road Trip in One of America’s Most EV-Friendly Cities

February 03, 2023 12:48 PM

Tim Chester

Delta Airplanes sit in a row at Kansas City International Airport

Loyalty + Rewards

Delta Introduces 15 Percent Mileage Discount Benefit for Amex Cardholders

February 02, 2023 04:54 PM

Paul Rubio

Cruise News

Hurtigruten Launches Buy 1, Get 1 Free Sale on Galápagos Cruises

February 01, 2023 04:41 PM

Bailey Berg

Longreads

A Love Letter to Eating in Sri Lanka

February 01, 2023 03:10 PM

Karan Gokani

A commercial plane surrounded by northern lights

Natural Wonders

How to See the Northern Lights When You Fly

February 01, 2023 02:13 PM

Bailey Berg

Cruise

Is Cruising Welcoming Enough for Black Travelers?

February 01, 2023 11:45 AM

Heather Greenwood Davis

A foodie and a scholar: Author Adrian Miller is the go-to authority on barbecue and soul food.

Food + Drink

Adrian Miller’s Soul Food (by Way of Denver)

January 31, 2023 10:23 PM

Shea Peters

Travelers detail the healing power of travel and of getting out into nature.

January 31, 2023 08:27 PM

Michelle Baran

The final Boeing 747 lands at Paine Field following a test flight

Air Travel News

Boeing Delivers Last 747 Jumbo Jet

January 31, 2023 04:58 PM

Associated Press (AP)

Aman New York recently launched its first monk-led meditation retreat.

Hotels

What Your Wellness Vacation Will Look Like in 2023

January 31, 2023 04:35 PM

Jennifer Flowers

Outdoor Adventure

A Tale of Two Coasts: Adventure and Natural Beauty on North Florida’s Top Beaches

January 30, 2023 05:09 PM

Taryn White

Edna Lewis was born in Virginia in 1916, but became known for her work in New York City kitchens.

Longreads

In Virginia, a Homecoming for Chef Edna Lewis

January 30, 2023 02:36 PM

Korsha Wilson

Loyalty + Rewards

Earn up to 175,000 Bonus Points With IHG Rewards Credit Cards’ Record-Breaking Offers

January 30, 2023 11:58 AM

Paul Rubio

Travel Tips + Etiquette

A Beginner’s Guide to Japanese Onsen Etiquette

January 29, 2023 02:31 PM

Adam H. Graham

Destination Spotlight

The 5 Emerging Destinations in Saudi Arabia You Need to Know

January 27, 2023 06:12 PM

Nicola Chilton

Food + Drink

Eat Your Way Through Athens, Greece, One Mouth-Watering Bite at a Time

January 27, 2023 02:33 PM

Anya von Bremzen

Grand Central Terminal in New York inside with commuters moving about

Trains

You Can Finally Get to JFK Airport From New York’s Grand Central

January 27, 2023 02:06 PM

Michelle Baran

Person looks through a telescope at sunset

January 27, 2023 12:17 PM

Associated Press (AP)

Outdoor Adventure

How This Wyoming Town’s Artisans Are Continuing a Proud Handcrafting Heritage

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