The Most Recent Articles

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

Oceanwide Expeditions' MV Hondius ship as viewed from a distance
Trending News
How Concerned Should Travelers Be About Hantavirus? We Asked Infectious Disease Experts
A viral outbreak on a cruise ship has left three people dead. But experts say this is not going to be another pandemic.
May 7, 2026 05:25 PM
 · 
Jeri Clausing
Peggy's Cove, NS, Canada
Weekend Getaways
This Maritime City Has Canada’s Most Artsy Harbor, Plus Great Lobster Joints and Titanic Lore
May 7, 2026 02:49 PM
 · 
Darcy Rhyno
Tokyo-Listening-Bars-01-Mie-Nishigori.jpg
Art + Culture
This Tokyo Bar on Wheels Never Parks in the Same Place Twice
May 7, 2026 12:08 PM
 · 
Marigold Warner
Redwood trees in Montgomery Woods State Natural Reserve in Mendocino County
Outdoor Adventure
This Underrated California Region Is Getting Three New State Parks
May 6, 2026 05:31 PM
 · 
Jackie Bryant
Biscoff-Blues.jpg
Air Travel News
Bye-Bye, Biscoff! Delta Discontinues Snack and Drink Service on Short Flights
May 6, 2026 02:45 PM
 · 
Bailey Berg
Afar_UnexpectedInjury.jpg
Travel Tips + Etiquette
What to Do if You Get Injured or Sick While Traveling
May 6, 2026 12:07 PM
 · 
Stacey Lastoe
A view of JetBlue's Mint class, or business-class seats, with the overhead bins open and several pieces of blue luggage sitting within them
Air Travel News
The Best Airlines in North America for First, Business, Premium Economy, and Economy Class, Ranked
May 6, 2026 06:22 AM
 · 
Michelle Baran
black woman in sunglasses looking at her phone and holding suitcase outside a building
Longreads
For Black Travelers, TikTok Is Today’s Version of the “Green Book”
July 16, 2024 08:32 AM
 · 
Tamara J. Walker
Two people walking in the sun along an old building with cracked siding shading their faces
Travel Tips + Etiquette
6 Mistakes Not to Make When Traveling During Extreme Heat
July 15, 2024 06:52 PM
 · 
Terry Ward
Gentoo penguins walking toward the camera on a patch of snow with people in expedition gear in the background
Cruise News
Calling All Birders—These Cruises Were Made Just for You
July 15, 2024 06:27 PM
 · 
Nicholas DeRenzo
Required Eating: The 10 Meals Not to Miss in Singapore
Restaurants + Cafés
11 Singapore Foods You Have to Try—and Where to Try Them
July 15, 2024 09:55 AM
 · 
Charlene Fang
Aerial view of the coastal town of Eden, Australia, a green and rocky peninsula jutting out into a deep blue ocean
Cruise
Need a Quick Getaway? Book One of These Amazing 3-Night Cruises
July 12, 2024 05:01 PM
 · 
Brittany Chrusciel
Tall ship on open water
Outdoor Adventure
Tall Ships Are a Slow Travel Adventure—Here’s Where to Find Them in the U.S.
July 12, 2024 11:35 AM
 · 
Pat Tompkins
woman in wheelchair on beach. she is wearing baseball cap and sunglasses. the wheelchair. is on a blue mat
Accessible Travel
I’m a Disabled Traveler. This Is How to Talk About Accessible Travel.
July 12, 2024 09:27 AM
 · 
Maayan Ziv
Blurred people walking in front of the departure board at Frankfurt Airport
Air Travel News
The Secret Way to Bypass Security Lines at Some of Europe’s Busiest Airports
July 11, 2024 07:00 PM
 · 
Michelle Baran
A black and white image of dinner service on a Pan Am airplane with people seated at dinner tables being served by a waiter
Air Travel News
Pan Am Is Bringing Back the Golden Age of Air Travel
July 11, 2024 02:54 PM
 · 
Bailey Berg
Essential Travel Apps That Experienced Travel Editors Actually Use
Packing Tips + Gear
16 Travel Apps That Travel Editors Actually Use
July 11, 2024 02:28 PM
 · 
Sarah Buder
People sitting on docks and on a boat sunbathing, eating, and drinking outside of La Banchina restaurant in Copenhagen
Cities We Love
10 Things to Do in Copenhagen If You Love Art, Design, and Really Good Pastries
July 11, 2024 12:50 PM
 · 
Michelle Baran
Susurros del Corazón, Auberge Resorts Collection, is located on a private peninsula in Mexico's Rivera Nayarit.
Hotels We Love
These Are the 10 Best Hotels in Mexico for Families, According to Parents
July 11, 2024 12:10 PM
 · 
Devorah Lev-Tov
A field of purple hydrangeas in front of a green misty mountain with a small mountain chalet and evergreen trees
Where to Travel Next
Shhh! These Are Some of the Quietest Places on Earth
July 11, 2024 09:56 AM
 · 
Nicholas DeRenzo
Midsection view of man giving tip to employee in hotel
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Should You Tip at an All-Inclusive Resort?
July 11, 2024 09:27 AM
 · 
Devorah Lev-Tov
Starry sky over a canyon with shrubbery in the foreground
National Parks
9 Incredible U.S. National Parks for Stargazing
July 11, 2024 09:12 AM
 · 
Anna Fiorentino
A man and two teenagers sitting in an airport lounge. the room has banquette seats, cedar wood paneling, and a round fireplace in the center
Loyalty + Rewards
The Best New Airport Lounges for Summer 2024—and Beyond
July 11, 2024 08:00 AM
 · 
Paul Rubio
The Best Meteor Shower of the Year Peaks This Weekend
Natural Wonders
The Perseid Meteor Shower Will Peak in August—Here’s How to See It
July 11, 2024 07:52 AM
 · 
Lyndsey Matthews
A great French meal starts with a pre-dinner drink.
Food + Drink
A Beginner’s Guide to Classic French Aperitifs
July 10, 2024 12:40 PM
 · 
Eleanor Aldridge
man in powered wheelchair on a paved path in the forest in the Great Smoky Mountains national park photo by Cory Lee.jpg
National Parks
National Parks Trails That Are Truly Accessible
July 10, 2024 10:14 AM
 · 
Cory Lee
Seine River in Paris with a person sunbathing on the banks and a bridge with a boat cruising underneath it in the background
Trending News
Will the Seine River Be Clean Enough for Swimming in Time for the Olympics?
July 9, 2024 06:45 PM
 · 
Bailey Berg
Cult favorite luggage brand Away has expanded with a new soft-sided luggage collection.
Packing Tips + Gear
For Travelers Who Prefer Soft Luggage, Away Has a New Collection Just for You
July 9, 2024 02:24 PM
 · 
Bailey Berg
AquaVault’s packable FlexSafe beach safe locked to a lounge chair on the beach
Packing Tips + Gear
6 Must-Haves to Keep Your Valuables Safe on the Beach
July 9, 2024 12:31 PM
 · 
Lyndsey Matthews
Time Travel Through Old New Orleans During Its Spectacular Tricentennial Celebration
Festivals + Events
A History Lover’s Guide to New Orleans
July 9, 2024 09:40 AM
 · 
Julia Eskins
Icelandair Designed a Plane to Look Like Iceland’s Most Famous Glacier
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Does Dimming the Cabin Lights Actually Help Fliers with Jet Lag?
July 9, 2024 09:27 AM
 · 
Bailey Berg
Packing packing cubes with clothes
Packing Tips + Gear
If You Want to Pack More Efficiently, Ask a Disabled Traveler
July 9, 2024 09:00 AM
 · 
Kelly Dawson
A spectacular Sanibel beach
Outdoor Adventure
An Insider’s Guide to Fort Myers
Sponsored by
The Newbury
Hotels We Love
The 10 Best Hotels in Boston
July 5, 2024 08:13 PM
 · 
Laura Dannen Redman
A cloudy, empty beach with birds flying above in Padre Island, Texas
Health + Wellness
This Gulf Coast Beach Escape Has Seafood Feasts and Laid-Back Vibes
Sponsored by
Load More