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From a Japanese art island to a creative colony among ancient olive groves in Israel, these are the global art towns, big and small, we’d happily visit.

AFAR’s SEO manager Jessie Beck booked a vacation to Japan and South Korea well before the COVID-19 outbreak began taking over international headlines. When she got on the ground, things were changing—quickly.

5 Cafes That Inspired the Literary World

A pair of Australian sisters road-trip through Cairns, where they explore Indigenous culture, zoom through the rain forest, and bond over the mysteries of parenthood.

Travel has the power to transform. This holiday season, gift outdoor experiences that will offer new perspectives.

Here’s how a breakup inspired one of the world’s quirkiest museums—and how you can visit.

The Perfect Half-Day or Night From NYC

From its farmers market to its fresh-caught seafood to its diverse grape-growing climate, Santa Barbara has a big flavor profile.

The city is getting Australia’s first capsule hotel.

Some cities seem inextricably defined by their classic architecture or legendary nightlife, but step outside and you just might see these spaces in a whole new light.

How does travel make you happy? In our first-ever Travel Happiness Survey, presented by the Aruba Tourism Authority, we turned that question over to you.

Local and international graffiti artists have helped transform these destinations into open-air exhibitions of urban creativity.

A Māori proverb comes to define days spent exploring New Zealand with some of its indigenous people.

One of D.C.’s ultimate dining destinations, Ben’s has been a neighborhood stalwart for decades.

Afar’s team roamed wide in 2024. These were our favorite spots from a year of exploring.