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Author Louis Chude-Sokei was born in Nigeria, spent part of his childhood in Jamaica, and came of age in L.A. This mix of places and cultures shaped his life—but also left him feeling unmoored. Until he stumbled upon London’s Notting Hill Carnival.

On a trip to the Yukon, writer Debbie Olsen experiences the beauty and bounty of Canada’s westernmost territory—and learns from the locals who call it home.

With huge pent-up demand after the pandemic, you’d be wise to book sooner than later.

Companies like JSX are making semi-private air travel a whole lot more accessible.

If choosing among the Cyclades, Ionian, and Dodecanese is like Greek to you, we can help. Read on to find the island paradise that suits your vacation personality.

Looking for some good news—or at least a delightful diversion—in this time of uncertainty and isolation? AFAR’s editors share the positive little things that have brightened long days spent inside.

Choosing a hotel in New York City can be overwhelming. Here, we narrow down the options to the best of the best in Brooklyn.

A locals’ guide to Latinx history, shopping, and of course, some food to keep you going.

There’s no need to wait for the upcoming Netflix series to transport you to South America. Here’s our guide to Gabo’s old haunts in Colombia—and the places that inspired his magical realism.

These locations all shine during the shoulder season.

Beyond the relaxed beach scene, the city pulses with energy. Here’s how to experience both sides.

Cayman Spirits Co., which just celebrated its 10th anniversary, is the only distillery in the world that uses the ocean to age its rum.

Abbas Mousa of The Moth, who attended the AFAR Travel Tales event in New York this August, shares thoughts on travel and why podcasts have soared in popularity.

During quarantine, use this itinerary with tips from locals to recreate the best parts of a day in San Juan from the safety and comfort of your own home.

Every cartographer must take a stance on borders—and in so doing could spark fury.