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The forthcoming Dongseo Trail will be South Korea’s first planned long-distance hiking route, connecting the country’s east and west coasts.

Here’s everything you need to know to see the aurora borealis in real life, including where to go and when.

Mardi Gras is more than a day, it’s a season. Here’s how to dive into the spirit of the celebrations and make the most of carnival in New Orleans.

From a grand mansion to a buzzy social hub, these are the 12 hotels in New Orleans we’d book again and again.

The city-wide celebration is back and ready to transport revelers to the 1700s.

From the Canary Islands to the South of France, these places are worth a visit when the crowds thin and the temperatures cool.

Thanks to the de-icing process, airlines can get their flights safely off the ground even during extreme winter weather. Here’s what de-icing entails.

Skip Phuket’s crowds for tranquil Koh Yao Noi, get intentionally lost in Bangkok’s alleyways, and savor northern curries at night markets in Nan province.

It’s been a year, and you’ve been here with us for all of it. From your fascination with hut-to-hut hiking and generation-specific travel habits, to your dreams of private jets and long-haul train trips, these were your favorite Afar articles of 2025. Plus, see below for a peek at our editors’ favorite trips and hotels of the past year, and the destinations on our radar for 2026.

AI has totally reinvented trip planning—that is, when it’s not leading you astray.

The Hong Kong–based carrier is rolling out its fancy new suites on U.S. routes on December 31. We got a sneak peek—here’s our full review.

Starting in February, nonresidents of Rome will be required to pay a fee for an up-close viewing and coin tossing at the Trevi fountain in an effort to manage crowds and congestion.

Paddleboard alongside dolphins, wander windswept barrier islands, and drift through quiet tidal estuaries.

From rocky plunge pools hidden in desert canyons to mineral-rich hot springs with valley views, Arizona hides some unforgettable places to soak.

In the days of yore, crossing the oceans, seas, and rivers was slower and more intentional. You can still experience that history and glamour—but with modern-day comforts and amenities—on these retro-inspired sailings.