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From a feather-light folding bike to off-road roller skates, we’ve found five brilliant ways to celebrate the season.

In his new book, the famed travel writer reflects on the details of daily life in his adopted home country and shares some of his insights with AFAR.

Plenty of people resolve to read more every year. And what better reading challenge than to enjoy books by female writers from countries across the globe? Here are some selections to get you started.

These spots may not be on your radar.

With its hundreds of literature-focused shops, cafés, and events, this city is filled with places to enjoy a good book, surrounded by like-minded bibliophiles.

Japan is the birthplace of the forest bathing trend. One writer went straight to the source to gain a new perspective on life in one of the country’s 62 official healing forests. Here’s how you can, too.

Huntington Beach has evolved from a sleepy surf town into a hopping vacation hub. A born-and-bred AFAR editor offers tips on the best beaches, how to avoid the crowds, and where to get a taste of local favorites old and new.

In 2015, Tom Turcich set out to circumnavigate the globe by foot. He has been walking ever since.

Los Angeles and San Francisco are two very different—and diverse—sides of California.

New hotels, surprising restaurants, and easier access are just some of the ways these lesser-traveled domestic destinations are upping their games.

Chef Francis Mallmann brings his flair for Argentinian barbecue stateside.

From laser tag to an underwater lounge, these new features go way beyond the standard cruise-ship offerings.

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Olive fanatics rejoice: Shodoshima, an off-the-beaten-path island in southern Japan, is a haven for all things olive (there’s even an olive theme park!).

How to have fun—but not your typical fun—for all ages.