The Most Recent Articles

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

A row of United aircraft all parked at airport gates alongside each other
Air Travel News
United Airlines Removes Thousands of Flights From Its Summer Schedule
The carrier has reduced its domestic seat capacity by nearly 5 percent. Here’s what travelers need to know.
July 10, 2026 02:20 PM
 · 
Bailey Berg
Left: sheep in a meadow at Errington Cheese Farm in Scotland. Right: wheels of Lanark Blue cheese resting on a shelf
Food + Drink
Scotland’s Cheese Trail Is the Farmhouse Food Adventure You Didn’t Know You Needed
July 10, 2026 11:45 AM
 · 
Camille Berry
A colorful display of traditional Mexican dishes served on a vibrant tablecloth with authentic ceramics.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Here’s How Much and When You Should Tip When Traveling in Mexico
July 9, 2026 02:43 PM
 · 
Meagan Drillinger
Left hand picture: a person looking at a wall of framed art at the Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration exterior; right-hand picture is the brick exterior of the museum which was a historic waterworks building
Museums + Galleries
Britain’s First Illustration Museum Has Opened—Here’s What to See
July 9, 2026 10:56 AM
 · 
Lucy Kehoe
River view of Indianapolis's White River with kayakers and city skyline in the background
Outdoor Adventure
This Midwestern Capital Wants to Be America’s Newest River City
July 9, 2026 08:00 AM
 · 
Matt Kirouac
A single boat glides along the dark-blue water in Malta with a large, sand-colored cliff along the shore
Where to Travel Next
The Mediterranean’s Best-Kept Secret Is Now Easier Than Ever to Reach—Here’s Why You Should Go
July 8, 2026 12:09 PM
 · 
Heidi Mitchell
Vista of green cliffs along West Texas Highway 170 on Mexico Border and Rio Grande River
Road Trips
The 10 Best Scenic Drives in Texas, From Wildflower Fields to Cajun Country
July 8, 2026 10:05 AM
 · 
Mae Hamilton
Founder’s Note
Founder’s Note: Go Mobile, Go to Mexico
February 3, 2014 08:46 PM
 · 
Greg Sullivan
The Sound of Silence
Outdoor Adventure
The Sound of Silence
February 3, 2014 08:22 PM
 · 
Lisa Abend
Chile vs. Peru: On the Hunt for the One True Pisco
Restaurants + Cafés
Chile vs. Peru: On the Hunt for the One True Pisco
February 3, 2014 07:19 PM
 · 
Tom Downey
The Pisco Sour and Pisco Punch: Peruvian and Chilean Recipes
Food + Drink
The Pisco Sour and Pisco Punch: Peruvian and Chilean Recipes
February 3, 2014 07:17 PM
 · 
Tom Downey
In the Magazine
Spin the Globe: Poet Beth Ann Fennelly Finds Maya Ruins (and Dildos) in Belize
January 31, 2014 04:08 PM
 · 
Beth Ann Fennelly
India’s Remedy for Fast Food Is Well Worth the Wait
Food + Drink
India’s Remedy for Fast Food Is Well Worth the Wait
January 31, 2014 01:55 PM
 · 
Shahnaz Habib
Take a Rare Look Inside One of the World’s Most Remote Regions
Epic Trips
Take a Rare Look Inside One of the World’s Most Remote Regions
January 30, 2014 12:29 PM
 · 
Liv Combe
AFAR Company Updates
Enrich Your Travel with the AFAR Mobile App
January 18, 2014 01:23 PM
 · 
Bryan Kitch
Food + Drink
Wandering Chef: Adam Wilson in Paris
January 15, 2014 08:11 PM
 · 
Jen Murphy
Food + Drink
Wandering Chefs: Andrew Ticer and Michael Hudman in San Francisco
January 6, 2014 05:05 PM
 · 
Jen Murphy
Art + Culture
Featured Artisan: Andrew Fallshaw
January 2, 2014 06:25 PM
Food + Drink
Wandering Chef: Matt Abergel in New York City
January 2, 2014 04:51 PM
 · 
Jen Murphy
Art + Culture
A Local’s Tour of Glasgow’s Artsy Heart
December 11, 2013 06:47 PM
 · 
Emma John
Why an Epic Voyage Through the Greek Isles Is a Modern Odyssey
Small Ship Cruises
Why an Epic Voyage Through the Greek Isles Is a Modern Odyssey
December 11, 2013 05:08 PM
 · 
Paul Greenberg
Tips for Multigenerational Cruising
Ocean Cruises
4 Travel Tips for Taking a Multigenerational Cruise
December 11, 2013 05:07 PM
 · 
Judy Perl
Northern Exposure: Dipping into Finland’s Sauna Fascination
Health + Wellness
Northern Exposure: Dipping into Finland’s Sauna Fascination
December 11, 2013 12:53 PM
 · 
Ryan Knighton
Spin the Globe: Cindy Chupack on Flying Solo in Shanghai
In the Magazine
Spin the Globe: Cindy Chupack on Flying Solo in Shanghai
December 9, 2013 08:19 PM
 · 
Cindy Chupack
In the Magazine
Wandering Chef: Julie Reiner in Maui
December 9, 2013 07:25 PM
 · 
Jen Murphy
Wandering Chef: Chris Shepherd in Puerto Rico
Food + Drink
Wandering Chef: Chris Shepherd in Puerto Rico
November 12, 2013 04:20 PM
 · 
Jen Murphy
Founder’s Note
Founder’s Note: A Warm Welcome in Ireland
November 6, 2013 07:01 PM
 · 
Greg Sullivan
Food + Drink
Interview with Grady Hull, Master of Hops at New Belgium Brewing
October 29, 2013 06:54 PM
Founder’s Note
Founder’s Note: Business Travel Goes Experiential
October 25, 2013 06:14 PM
 · 
Greg Sullivan
A Veteran’s Daughter Searches Vietnam for Clues to Her Father’s Past
History + Culture
A Veteran’s Daughter Searches Vietnam for Clues to Her Father’s Past
October 25, 2013 01:56 PM
 · 
Lisa Abend
Spirited Away
In the Magazine
Little Island, Big Flavor: How Martinique Makes Some of the World’s Best Rum
October 25, 2013 12:20 PM
 · 
Wayne Curtis
Longreads
Old Friends and the Sea
October 24, 2013 07:11 PM
 · 
William Sertl
Into the Great Wide Open
Safari
Into the Great Wide Open, on Safari in Botswana
October 24, 2013 07:06 PM
 · 
Tom Downey
Food + Drink
Dining Down Under: Local and Seasonal
October 23, 2013 12:53 PM
Miami’s Design District Revival
People
Miami’s Design District Revival
October 18, 2013 03:41 PM
 · 
Jen Murphy
Load More