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A long-distance trek through Nepal’s Everest region offers lessons in Sherpa culture, rural mountain living, and humility.

Go on an epic hut-to-hut journey with these outfitters.

The world’s highest mountain is buckling under the weight of its popularity. Thankfully, a few organizations have stepped in to help keep it pristine and preserve it for generations to come.

The Avenue of the Volcanoes in Ecuador takes hikers from ancient village to ancient village.

The new Caminhos da Ibiapaba Trail is among a growing network of long-distance treks throughout Brazil.

Wildland Trekking has just announced four new trips on the beloved John Muir Trail, all of which come with permits. Here’s what to know.

A&K Sanctuary’s Gorilla Forest Lodge takes the gorilla-trekking experience up a notch.

Afar’s director of photography breaks down (almost) every single thing she wore and carried to Nepal, including the best base layers for Base Camp.

From practicing yoga in Sri Lanka to soaking in hot springs in Banff National Park, here’s where to treat your mind, body, and soul kindly.

The crackdown—including in Kyoto and Mount Fuji—comes amid growing concerns about overtourism.

As cliché as it sounds, sometimes you have to lose yourself to find yourself.

With routes inspired by Hercules and Hermes, the 1,000-plus-mile Peloponnese Trails network is scheduled to launch in June.

Get ready to experience one of the world’s best multiday treks in Patagonia’s hiker’s paradise.

The new hiking paths include a 105-mile journey through the Dolomites in Italy and the world’s longest circular route in Portugal.

Some of these hikes are well known, some underrated. All are Afar tested and approved, bringing you closer to the Earth.