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Travel Vanguard

Vanguard 2017: Noah Purcell, Washington State Solicitor General

The law officer helped lead the fight to put the Trump administration’s travel ban on hold.

September 24, 2017 08:00 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Bars + Nightlife

5 Great Cocktail Bars in Mexico City

From flowers to fire to worms, Mexico City mixologists are getting creative

April 5, 2016 05:36 PM

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Chadner Navarro

Family Travel

Do You Really Have to Stop Traveling When You Have Kids?

She was born to travelers, and born to travel. Now, on her last trip before giving birth to her first child, writer Freda Moon reconnects with the origins of her wanderlust—her parents.

October 14, 2015 05:28 PM

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Freda Moon

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to (Actually) Volunteer in Cuba

It may be easier than ever to visit to Cuba, but is volunteering the way to get there?

July 28, 2016 10:57 AM

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Maggie Fuller

Food + Drink

9 Out-of-This-World Hot Sauces Worth Traveling For

Some people collect tchotchkes on their trips. Others take photos. This hot sauce addict never comes home without a bottle of something spicy.

September 6, 2018 01:14 PM

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Jenny Adams

Travel Insiders

The Art of Jetsetting: Rainy Chan

An interview with the General Manager of the iconic Peninsula Hong Kong.

February 22, 2016 06:51 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Art + Architecture

Everything You Need to Know About the 2019 Venice Biennale

The massive art event happens every two years and draws visitors from all over the world. Here’s how to navigate the show—and what to know while you’re in town.

April 8, 2019 06:22 PM

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Allison C. Meier

How to Take a Five-Minute Spin Across the Globe

Family Travel

This New Disneyland Ride Lets You Fly Across Six Continents

Disney California Adventure’s recently renovated ride, Soarin’ Around the World, hits all the wanderlust feels.

August 18, 2016 01:39 PM

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Nicole Antonio

History + Culture

The Hallowed Grounds of The Logan Hotel in Philadelphia

Philadelphia’s new luxury hotel pays homage to the origins of a beloved coffee empire

January 14, 2016 08:46 PM

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Alex Pasquariello

Water Sports

7 Islands That Will Make You Want to Buy a Sailboat

Sailing isn’t just another way to get around—it grants you access to places, communities, and experiences that other travelers often miss.

March 9, 2018 01:25 PM

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Matt Jancer

History + Culture

As a Traveler, How Do You Walk Sarajevo’s Bridge to the Past?

With 24 hours’ notice, AFAR sent writer Michael Clinton to the reborn capital of Bosnia-Herzegovina 20 years after a siege that broke the world’s heart.

October 11, 2016 12:48 PM

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Michael Clinton

Eating and gathering outside—if possible—is another way to reduce risk.

Festivals + Events

What It’s Like to Celebrate Thanksgiving Abroad

AFAR Staffers share their experiences celebrating Thanksgiving around the world

November 23, 2015 08:35 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Longreads

Why a Train Trip Across the U.S. Is the Fastest Way to Slow Down

On a cross-country Amtrak trip, a perpetually rushed traveler finds the gift of time.

February 14, 2018 02:40 PM

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Eric Weiner

Art + Architecture

Unlocking Croatia’s Secret to Easy Living

To truly immerse yourself in the culture of Croatia’s most famous city, Dubrovnik, slow down, sink in, and stay in the moment.

February 14, 2018 02:39 PM

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David Farley

Air Travel News

What to Expect in the Air This Fall

Lower fares and better service: Back-to-school season is the good-news season for deal-savvy flyers.

September 12, 2017 03:32 PM

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Elaine Glusac

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