The Most Recent Articles

Discover the latest travel stories, news, and inspiration from Afar.

Train running by colorful houses on cliff overlooking sea.
Train Travel
I’ve Spent More Than 20 Years in Italy. These Are the 6 Beautiful Train Rides I Always Recommend
Trundle past the Dolomites, Lake Como, and the Mediterranean on these gorgeous Italian train rides.
October 16, 2026 06:12 PM
 · 
Erica Firpo
Sunset light shining on Notre-Dame Cathedral as a boat glides along the Seine River in the foreground
Air Travel News
For the First Time, You Can Fly Nonstop to Paris from These U.S. Cities
October 16, 2026 05:05 PM
 · 
Bailey Berg
Marcus Whitman Hotel interior with fireplace
Hotel News + Openings
The 9 Best Historic Hotels in the United States in 2026 and Why Each Is Worth Traveling For
October 16, 2026 03:26 PM
 · 
Jill K. Robinson
Left: Prince Rupert Bay; right: Free Up Farm
Food + Drink
The Caribbean’s “Nature Island” Is Also Its Next Farm-to-Table Destination
October 16, 2026 03:19 PM
 · 
Chadner Navarro
Route 66 pavement markers in Amboy, California.
Road Trips
6 Ghost Towns to Visit Along Route 66
October 16, 2026 01:24 PM
 · 
Matt Kirouac
Three rows of JetBlue's BlueFirst seats
Air Travel News
JetBlue’s New First Class Is Now on Sale
October 15, 2026 06:41 PM
 · 
Rachel Chang
An airport and airplanes covered in snow
Air Travel News
10 Types of Flight Delays That Your Airline Will No Longer Be Responsible for—and the Perks You Will Lose
October 15, 2026 06:16 PM
 · 
Harriet Baskas
Otters Returning to Central California in Record Droves
Natural Wonders
Otters Returning to Central California in Record Droves
April 5, 2017 05:39 PM
 · 
Matt Villano
These Exquisite Short Films Take You Inside the Real India
History + Culture
These Exquisite Short Films Take You Inside the Real India
April 5, 2017 03:37 PM
 · 
Sarah Buder
This New Exhibit Explores Selfies as Art
Art + Architecture
This New Exhibit Explores Selfies as Art
April 5, 2017 12:12 PM
 · 
Matt Villano
Iconic Monuments You Didn’t Know Were Eco-Friendly
History + Culture
Iconic Monuments You Didn’t Know Were Eco-Friendly
April 5, 2017 11:56 AM
 · 
Kristan Schiller
Gray Whale Migration Is in Full Swing on the West Coast
Natural Wonders
Gray Whale Migration Is in Full Swing on the West Coast
March 31, 2017 07:10 PM
 · 
Matt Villano
3 New Online Travel Tools to Know Now
Loyalty + Rewards
3 New Online Travel Tools to Know Now
March 30, 2017 06:56 PM
 · 
Ramsey Qubein
What It’s Actually Like to Be a Rock Star on Tour
Travel Tales
What It’s Actually Like to Be a Rock Star on Tour
March 30, 2017 06:14 PM
 · 
Maggie Fuller
Sunset over a bridge with two turrets, with a conical skyscraper on the left
Trending News
More Insight on How Brexit Might Impact Travel
March 30, 2017 01:06 PM
 · 
Matt Villano
The Best Art Shows in Europe This Spring
Art + Architecture
The Best Art Shows in Europe This Spring
March 27, 2017 03:32 PM
 · 
Emily Nathan
Draymond Green Talks Last-Minute Travel, His Travel Must-Have, and His Love for HotelTonight
Packing Tips + Gear
Draymond Green Talks Last-Minute Travel, His Travel Must-Have, and His Love for HotelTonight
March 27, 2017 01:57 PM
 · 
Sarah Purkrabek
Must-Read: Branson’s Good-Bye Letter to Virgin America
Air Travel News
Must-Read: Branson’s Good-Bye Letter to Virgin America
March 24, 2017 01:01 PM
 · 
Matt Villano
And, Once Again, the World’s Best Airport Is…
Air Travel News
And, Once Again, the World’s Best Airport Is…
March 23, 2017 04:49 PM
 · 
Matt Villano
The World’s Best Places for Airplane Spotting
Air Travel News
The World’s Best Places for Airplane Spotting
March 23, 2017 01:31 PM
 · 
Ramsey Qubein
The Surprising Reason Spain Does Big, Long Lunches
Restaurants + Cafés
The Surprising Reason Spain Does Big, Long Lunches
March 23, 2017 01:00 PM
 · 
Ashley Goldsmith
The Peninsula Beijing Unveils an Exclusive Cultural Program
Cities We Love
The Peninsula Beijing Unveils an Exclusive Cultural Program
Sponsored by
6 Adventurous Ways to Get in the Water in Bali
Water Sports
6 Adventurous Ways to Get in the Water in Bali
March 22, 2017 07:10 PM
 · 
Kathryn Romeyn
Good News: Travel Is Booming
The Future of Travel
Good News: Travel Is Booming
March 22, 2017 04:42 PM
 · 
Matt Villano
10 Essential European Gestures to Learn Before Your Next Trip
History + Culture
10 Essential European Gestures to Learn Before Your Next Trip
March 22, 2017 12:09 PM
 · 
Chris Ciolli
How One Marriott Exec Finds Balance on the Road (Hint: Bring Running Shoes)
Travel Insiders
How One Marriott Exec Finds Balance on the Road (Hint: Bring Running Shoes)
March 20, 2017 12:32 PM
 · 
Jennifer Flowers
Australia’s Aboriginal Cuisine Gets Its Due in Perth
Restaurants + Cafés
Australia’s Aboriginal Cuisine Gets Its Due in Perth
March 17, 2017 02:11 PM
 · 
Rachel Tepper Paley
The Most Irish City in the United States Isn’t What You Think It Is
Cities We Love
The Most Irish City in the United States Isn’t What You Think It Is
March 16, 2017 06:25 PM
 · 
Matt Villano
Meet Shelby Donley of the AFAR Travel Advisory Council
AFAR Advisor
Meet Shelby Donley of the AFAR Travel Advisory Council
March 16, 2017 04:23 PM
 · 
Kate Appleton
One of Spain’s Cities Is About to Light Itself on Fire
Festivals + Events
One of Spain’s Cities Is About to Light Itself on Fire
March 16, 2017 01:19 PM
 · 
Matt Villano
How to Explore the Ocean Like a Cousteau
Water Sports
How to Explore the Ocean Like a Cousteau
March 15, 2017 02:57 PM
 · 
Laura Itzkowitz
Famous Malta Arch Collapses Into the Sea
Natural Wonders
Famous Malta Arch Collapses Into the Sea
March 15, 2017 02:16 PM
 · 
Matt Villano
How to Feel Good and Do Good on Your Next Hawaiian Vacation
Beaches
How to Feel Good and Do Good on Your Next Hawaiian Vacation
March 14, 2017 07:07 PM
 · 
Will McGough
Myanmar’s Grandest Hotel Gets a Makeover
Hotels
Myanmar’s Grandest Hotel Gets a Makeover
March 14, 2017 04:24 PM
 · 
Ann Abel
This Small Uruguayan Town Is the Next Marfa
Destination Spotlight
This Small Uruguayan Town Is the Next Marfa
March 13, 2017 01:57 PM
 · 
Casey Hatfield-Chiotti
Load More