AFAR Search

Trains

Virgin’s Hyperloop Could Mean a 30-Minute New York-to-D.C. Journey

The company has confirmed a manufacturing and testing site in West Virginia that brings the zero-emission technology ever closer to commercial operations.

October 8, 2020 04:01 PM

·

Michelle Baran

Hotel News + Openings

Under Canvas Is Adding New Glamping Cabins Near a National Park and Great Lake

Our favorite outdoorsy brand is upping its comfort game with these new hotels.

April 29, 2025 03:39 PM

·

Bailey Berg

International Beaches

This Stretch of Mexican Coast Has Gorgeous Beaches That Rival Tulum’s—But Without the Crowds

Skip the chaos of Mexico’s overcrowded spots and head to this beautiful area.

March 13, 2025 03:13 PM

·

Chris Dong

Authentic traditional Greek islands- unspoiled Chios, little church in the sea over the rocks Agios Isidoros. Eastern Aegean islands

Where to Go in Fall

Where to Go This Fall for Fewer Crowds and Peak Scenery

Experience harvests, festivals, and autumn events in 10 destinations with beautiful weather—minus the summer tourists.

August 21, 2025 05:11 PM

·

Mark Ellwood

The Amache National Historic Site featuring an old barrack and guard tower

History + Culture

This Historic Site Is Now Officially Part of the U.S. National Park System

The hope is that preserving this Japanese American internment camp in Colorado will inform future generations about a shameful part of U.S. history.

February 23, 2024 01:40 PM

·

Bailey Berg

Trains

New U.S. Rail Service Could Be Coming to a Town Near You

Amtrak is about to get a $66 billion boost—these are the destinations most likely to benefit.

November 11, 2021 10:06 PM

·

Michelle Baran

Historic Route 66 Sign in Street Pavement Beautiful Blue California Sky and Mojave Desert.

Road Trips

If You Want to Celebrate Route 66, Head to . . . Europe?

Have a taste of an Americana road trip in the Old World.

March 6, 2026 01:00 PM

·

Miranda Mullings

View of an Asian temple framed through pillars

UNESCO World Heritage

How to See Angkor Wat at Its Least Crowded—and Most Beautiful

This legendary landmark is worth the rain.

November 26, 2024 02:33 PM

·

Anna Mazurek

A rendering of the Warhol exhibit at the Cleve Carney Museum of Art

Art + Culture

Andy Warhol Pops Into the Chicago Area’s Cleve Carney Museum of Art

In addition to the exhibition, the museum has planned a full roster of lectures and concerts to complement the exhibition.

May 18, 2023 02:31 PM

·

Mae Hamilton

Sliabh Liag, in Donegal, are some of Ireland's highest sea cliffs—and some of the highest in Europe.

Hiking + Cycling

Yes, You Can Now Hike the Appalachian Trail—in Ireland

Consider it another 279 miles tacked onto your journey of 2,000+ miles.

November 9, 2022 02:33 PM

·

Jacqueline Kehoe

Road Trips

The Best Winter Road Trips in the U.S.

Why winter is the best time to take a leisurely trip through the South or visit Utah’s popular national parks.

December 5, 2023 01:02 PM

·

Chloe Arrojado

Air Travel News

United Just Announced Its Biggest International Expansion Ever. Here Are the New Routes

The carrier will add eight new international routes to destinations including Senegal, Greenland, and Mongolia.

October 10, 2024 02:28 PM

·

Bailey Berg

Epic Trips

Nature and Adventure on a Road Trip Through the American West

In Wyoming and South Dakota, stunning settings and exciting ways to explore make for the ultimate getaway.

Sponsored by Travel South Dakota and Travel Wyoming

Festivals + Events

America’s Only Touring Black Rodeo, in Photos

In her latest book, “The New Black West,” Gabriela Hasbun celebrates “one of the greatest shows on dirt.”

April 18, 2022 10:32 AM

·

Katherine LaGrave

The Santiago Calatrava-designed Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge spans Dallas’ Trinity River.

Art + Culture

What a Local Artist Loves Most About Dallas

From eating tacos at a gas station to visiting an under-the-radar museum, art photographer Daniel J. Hale shares his favorite things to do and see in the city.

Search results for