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Saudi Arabia Is Investing Big in Tourism. What Does Life Look Like for Locals?
Writer Sarah Khan and photographer Tasneem Alsultan chat about the Saudi Arabia they once knew—and the country that’s quickly assuming a new identity on the world stage.
January 18, 2023 11:20 AM
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Sarah Khan
Outdoor Adventure
Northern Lights, Night Skiing, and Paddling Bioluminescent Waters: Canada’s Best After-Dark Adventures
See the Great White North in a different, lower light on one of these noctourism adventures.
August 21, 2025 04:30 PM
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Lola Augustine Brown
Visas + Passports
Saudi Arabia Will Start Issuing Tourist Visas for the First Time Ever
The conservative Middle Eastern kingdom will offer tourist visas in a push to lessen its dependence on the oil industry.
September 27, 2019 08:08 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Tips + News
Saudi Arabia Bans Foreign Pilgrims Over Coronavirus Outbreak
Authorities also suspended entry to travelers from nations affected by the new virus who hold tourist visas for the kingdom.
February 27, 2020 01:03 PM
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Jon Gambrell
Natural Wonders
The Northern Lights Are Making a Rare Appearance in These U.S. States Right Now
If you live in Washington, Montana, the Dakotas, Minnesota, Wisconsin, or the Northeast, look up tonight—you might get a glimpse.
March 31, 2022 06:14 PM
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Bailey Berg
Air Travel News
Northern Pacific Airways to Offer Low-Cost Flights to Asia
The new airline plans to fly through Alaska and will offer both domestic routes throughout the United States as well as connections to Japan and South Korea.
January 19, 2022 01:39 PM
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Barbara Peterson
Saudi Arabia
Overview
January 29, 2023 10:18 AM
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Sarah Khan
Beer, Wine, + Spirits
Northern California Wine Country Is Open, but Travelers Should Take Precautions
Not long after Napa Valley and Sonoma County reopened to visitors in June, both counties had to scale back some of their reopening measures due to an increase in coronavirus cases. Travelers to the region should be aware of the health and safety protocols that are in place.
July 10, 2020 07:08 PM
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Sara Button
Health + Wellness
Northern Exposure: Dipping into Finland’s Sauna Fascination
A blind man travels to Helsinki to find out if there’s more to Finland’s sauna culture than meets the eye.
December 11, 2013 12:53 PM
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Ryan Knighton
Hotels
6 Architecturally Ambitious Hotels Attracting Attention at This Buzzy New Beach Spot
The Red Sea region in Saudi Arabia is quickly becoming a playground for next-level hotel design.
December 1, 2025 01:29 PM
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Laura Dannen Redman
Air Travel News
Delta Is Launching a New Route to the Middle East—and It’s the Only U.S. Carrier to Offer This Nonstop Flight
The move is one that “signals optimism about travel to the region in 2026 and beyond,” observes Afar contributor Laura Dannen Redman, who recently traveled to the Middle East.
October 28, 2025 07:21 PM
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Bailey Berg
Food + Drink
From Palm Dates to Cardamom, a Beginner’s Guide to Saudi Cuisine
Influenced by centuries as the center of the spice trade, the flavors of this Arabian country are as diverse as the land itself.
Sponsored by
Visit Saudi
Health + Wellness
This New Wellness Destination Will Let You Try Longevity Treatments and Help Restore Coral Reefs
Six leading international wellness groups are opening hotels at Amaala on Saudi Arabia’s northwestern coast.
January 7, 2026 01:12 PM
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Nicola Chilton
Where to Travel Next
How
This Saudi Port City Is Experiencing a Cultural Renaissance
With the launch of new cinemas, film centers, and the most prestigious film festival in the country, Jeddah has its eyes on being the world’s next cinematic superpower.
Sponsored by
Visit Saudi
Hotels
4 Hotels, 4 Distinct Adventures in the Arabian Desert
In the Ashar Valley of AlUla, Saudi Arabia, Habitas and Banyan Tree there are different ways to be immersed in nature, be it a luxury villa or a retro Airstream.
July 30, 2024 09:00 AM
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Laura Dannen Redman
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