The Most Recent Articles

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

A line of US passport covers with the president peeking through.
Trending News
So . . . Is Trump Really in the New U.S. Passport? What the July Rollout Clarifies
The commemorative passport begins rolling out July 6. Here’s who can get one—and who won’t.
July 1, 2026 06:14 PM
 · 
Terry Ward
a landscape of tofino covered in greenery surrounded by the sea in the vancouver islands canada
Islands
Canada Has More Islands Than the U.S.—Here Are Its 7 Most Spectacular
July 1, 2026 04:12 PM
 · 
Joel Balsam
Hiking
Trending News
How Gear Libraries Are Making Outdoor Adventure More Accessible—and Affordable
July 1, 2026 02:52 PM
 · 
Kris Ann Valdez
A living room area with a couch, arm chairs, and a large outdoor deck within a suite on the Four Seasons I yacht
Small Ship Cruises
The New Four Seasons Yacht Takes an Approach to Pricing Not Seen on Other Cruises. Will It Work?
June 30, 2026 07:25 PM
 · 
Fran Golden
The topsail schooner 'Pride of Baltimore II' seen at a bit of a distance sailing along the water with four sails and an American flag flapping off the back
Outdoor Adventure
Slow Travel in Style—Where to Sail on a Tall Ship in the U.S. This Summer
June 30, 2026 06:42 PM
 · 
Pat Tompkins
The white facade of Mission San Juan Bautista with a two-tiered bell tower with three bells on the right and a large cross in front of the building
Trending News
California Is Giving Away a Free Pass to 30 Historic State Parks This Summer
June 30, 2026 02:28 PM
 · 
Bailey Berg
People walking around and making selections from a food bar at Alaska Airlines' new lounge at Portland International Airport
Air Travel News
A First Look at Alaska Airlines’ Ambitious New Airport Lounge
June 29, 2026 05:43 PM
 · 
Bailey Berg
Tools for the Well-Equipped Wine Tourist
Beer, Wine, + Spirits
Tools for the Well-Equipped Wine Tourist
January 4, 2018 01:29 PM
 · 
David K. Gibson
9 Restaurants Food Lovers Need to Visit in 2018
Restaurants + Cafés
9 Restaurants Food Lovers Need to Visit in 2018
January 4, 2018 09:31 AM
 · 
Gabe Ulla
Coolest Travel Jobs: What It’s Like to Be a Hotel Uniform Designer
Travel Insiders
Coolest Travel Jobs: What It’s Like to Be a Hotel Uniform Designer
January 3, 2018 01:28 PM
 · 
Ashlea Halpern
This Company Is Reinventing the Expat Experience for Women
Solo Travel
This Company Is Reinventing the Expat Experience for Women
January 3, 2018 01:25 PM
 · 
Chelsea Bengier
9 Amazing Photos of the Sahara
Epic Trips
9 Amazing Photos of the Sahara
December 26, 2017 07:00 PM
 · 
Tanveer Badal
These Photos Prove That the United States and Europe Are Obsessed With Each Other
History + Culture
These Photos Prove That the United States and Europe Are Obsessed With Each Other
December 21, 2017 08:30 PM
 · 
Maggie Fuller
open-uri20171221-7992-12xpqal
Restaurants + Cafés
These Exquisite Pastries Are Borderline Art
December 21, 2017 05:44 PM
 · 
Alex Schechter
From One Innovative Cartographer, Paper Maps With Purpose
Packing Tips + Gear
From One Innovative Cartographer, Paper Maps With Purpose
December 21, 2017 01:26 PM
 · 
David K. Gibson
South Africa’s Dynamic City Scenes
Destination Spotlight
South Africa’s Dynamic City Scenes
December 19, 2017 09:30 PM
 · 
South African Tourism
The 10 Most-Loved AFAR Features of 2017
The Future of Travel
The 10 Most-Loved AFAR Features of 2017
December 18, 2017 07:01 PM
 · 
Staff
In the Kitchen With South African Top Chef Reuben Riffel
Food + Drink
In the Kitchen With South African Top Chef Reuben Riffel
December 18, 2017 06:27 PM
 · 
South African Tourism
Last-Minute Alert: Rappel From the Rooftop of This London Hotel
Hotels
Guests Can Rappel From the Rooftop of This London Hotel
December 18, 2017 02:17 PM
 · 
Matthew Phenix
6 Festive, Wintery Hotel Packages to Book Now
Hotels
6 Festive, Wintery Hotel Packages to Book Now
December 18, 2017 01:25 PM
 · 
Samantha Juda
What It’s Like to Fly Private for Not-So-Private Prices
Air Travel News
What It’s Like to Fly Private for Not-So-Private Prices
December 15, 2017 08:31 PM
 · 
Maggie Fuller
Our Readers’ Favorite Air Travel Stories of 2017
Air Travel News
Our Readers’ Favorite Air Travel Stories of 2017
December 15, 2017 05:27 PM
 · 
Staff
How the Classic Éclair Got a Major Modern Makeover
Food + Drink
How the Classic Éclair Got a Major Modern Makeover
December 15, 2017 03:32 PM
 · 
Lindsey Tramuta
How One Cool Company Is Leading the Democratization of Heli-Skiing
Epic Trips
How One Cool Company Is Leading the Democratization of Heli-Skiing
December 14, 2017 05:25 PM
 · 
David K. Gibson
This Sleepy Valley in Tuscany Is Your Dream Italian Getaway
Travel Inspiration
This Sleepy Valley in Tuscany Is Your Dream Italian Getaway
December 14, 2017 01:25 PM
 · 
Jessica Colley Clarke
Meet the Stars of Singapore’s Culinary Revolution
Restaurants + Cafés
Meet the Stars of Singapore’s Culinary Revolution
December 14, 2017 12:30 PM
 · 
Jake Emen
Tokyo’s Best Midcentury Modern Bar
Bars + Nightlife
In Tokyo, This Midcentury Modern Bar Serves Unique Cocktails
December 13, 2017 06:39 PM
 · 
Tom Downey
The One Place You Need to Try Italy’s Special Sauce
Food + Drink
The One Place You Need to Try Italy’s Special Sauce
December 13, 2017 05:44 PM
 · 
Colman Andrews
Coolest Travel Jobs: What It’s Like to Hand-Design Ski Maps
Winter Sports
Coolest Travel Jobs: What It’s Like to Hand-Design Ski Maps
December 13, 2017 01:25 PM
 · 
Ashlea Halpern
Where to Find London’s Victorian Charm
History + Culture
Where to Find London’s Victorian Charm
December 12, 2017 08:31 PM
 · 
Edmund Vallance
14 Rockin’ New Year’s Eve Parties—That You Can Still Get Tickets To
Festivals + Events
14 Rockin’ New Year’s Eve Parties—That You Can Still Get Tickets To
December 12, 2017 05:25 PM
 · 
Chelsea Bengier
Can a Trip to the Holy Land Help a Republican and a Democrat Find Peace?
History + Culture
Can a Trip to the Holy Land Help a Republican and a Democrat Find Peace?
December 12, 2017 09:34 AM
 · 
Shilo Urban
Some of the Freshest Sushi in New York Isn’t Where You Think It Is
Restaurants + Cafés
Some of the Freshest Sushi in New York Isn’t Where You Think It Is
December 11, 2017 05:30 PM
 · 
Jennifer Flowers
DOT Ends Obama-Era Rule Requiring Transparency in Airline Fees
Air Travel News
DOT Ends Obama-Era Rule Requiring Transparency in Airline Fees
December 11, 2017 01:26 PM
 · 
Matt Villano
7 Photos That Capture the Timeless Beauty of Malta
History + Culture
7 Photos That Capture the Timeless Beauty of Malta
December 8, 2017 07:37 PM
 · 
Maggie Fuller
Load More