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A color-coded map system will indicate where coronavirus cases are surging and how countries should respond.

As rivers dry up during one of the worst droughts in recent European history, river cruise passengers should be prepared for last-minute itinerary changes.

As traditional French bakeries decline in numbers, the U.N. agency aims to safeguard the long, lean loaf that dates back nearly 200 years.

Europe’s Schengen Area is about to move to a digital customs system, which will eliminate the need to physically stamp passports.

Riverside Luxury Cruises’ “Hops & Heritage” cruise gives guests access to some of Europe’s oldest and tastiest ales—all while sailing through appealing cities and towns in Germany and the Netherlands.

Sleeper trains are gaining momentum throughout the continent, thanks to a boom in demand for environmentally friendly travel and new political backing.

From a deserted Bolivian “train cemetery” to an empty, Romanian salt mine, these are some of the world’s most fascinating and unusual tourist attractions.

Italy tries to contain the virus through Lombardy and Veneto as neighbors fear its spread.

As Europe opened up its external borders to a select set of foreigners on July 1, citizens from countries that didn’t make the list—including the United States—can bypass the restrictions if they fall into several categories of travelers.

A beloved Hong Kong classic returns with a sleek new look—here’s a first-person review.

At the new Four Seasons Hotel Osaka, there’s an exclusive modern ryokan within the hotel and an enticing culinary program.

Starting in 2025, you will need advance approval and to pay a fee before entering Europe, as part of a new travel authorization requirement. Here’s a complete guide to how to apply, processing times, and the cost.

Infectious disease experts weigh in on who should get a vaccine booster and whether the extra shot is a good idea for travel and family gatherings.

Indulge your medieval castle fantasies in Europe.

AFAR editors reflect on the challenges faced—and decisions made—regarding this year’s less-than-festive season.