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The polar regions rank high on many traveler lists—but all trips aren’t created equal. By picking the right expedition cruise, you can enjoy a life-changing journey.

Mountaineers and trekkers who agree to quarantine for a week at a hotel in Kathmandu—among many other restrictions—are now welcome back to Nepal.

For your countdowns and midnight kisses, plan a New Year’s celebration in these jubilant places around the world.

Afar’s cofounders spent three days on the ground in the North Carolina mountain town and came back with a reminder of the positive impact travel dollars can have.

The agency is enhancing its technology and protocols at almost every step of the security screening process with the hopes of reducing congestion and stress for travelers and agents alike.

Our vacations wouldn’t be possible without the tour guides, housekeepers, concierges, cooks, and bartenders we encounter along the way. Here, their suggestions for making their days—and your trips—just a little bit better.

The plan is set to begin in Phuket on July 1. If successful, it could be expanded to include destinations such as Samui Island, Krabi, Pattaya, and Chiang Mai in October.

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

As an AFAR travel expert discovered, a magnificent, best-in-class journey awaits on this legendary train. Here are his tips for doing it right.

From lobby bars to rooftop lounges, these are the hotel bars Afar editors love checking out when they’re checking in.

If you missed the opportunity to catch the total eclipse over the United States in April, you’ll soon have the chance to catch an exciting “ring of fire” eclipse. Here’s what to know.

Why Tahiti’s spectacular natural and cultural experiences are the ultimate way to embrace the slow travel movement

The absence of tourists poses serious problems for Kenya’s Maasai Mara National Reserve, the local government, and the surrounding community.

Visitors to Scotland’s west coast can travel to more than 30 sites to see dolphins, porpoises, and whales from land.

Spanish culture has long embraced the midday nap. But why do they do it? And do they still? Here’s what travelers need to know.