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Tips + News

This New Vacation Rental Service Is Changing the Game for Women Travelers

The invite-only, private rental club aims to create a safer travel experience for women.

January 24, 2020 06:20 PM

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Maggie Fuller

COVID + Travel

A Global Search for Vaccines Fuels a Different Kind of Tourism

Some U.S. cities and states are going beyond tacitly allowing travelers to get vaccinated for COVID-19 and are actively courting vaccine tourists.

May 28, 2021 03:14 PM

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John Newton

Holiday Travel

Our Guide to Last-Minute Holiday 2021 Travel

As fall and winter breaks approach, there’s still hope for a great getaway even if you haven’t booked anything yet.

October 19, 2021 05:03 PM

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Michelle Baran

A tall, green mountain surrounded by rolling green mountains and mist, beneath a blue sky

History + Culture

UNESCO Adds 20 New Sites to Its World Heritage List

The 2018 additions to UNESCO’s World Heritage List include an ancient city in Oman and Buddhist mountain monasteries in Korea.

July 5, 2018 12:01 PM

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Sarah Buder

Epic Trips

Uncovr, the Tour Company That’s All About Spontaneity Over Scheduling

Linger over long meals and learn from—and drink with—locals in the arts, architecture, winemaking, and more.

February 27, 2020 01:10 PM

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Mary Holland

Travel Insiders

Hungry Hotelier: Robin Hutson

Hotelier

February 17, 2016 03:13 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Hotels

Why You Should Stay in Bogotá’s Newest Luxury Hotels

The Four Seasons opens new doors in the heart of Colombia.

March 29, 2016 03:21 PM

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Michaela Trimble

Epic Trips

The Truth I Learned From Taking a Gap Year Abroad

An AFAR editor shares the perspectives she gained on a long-term backpacking trip through Latin America.

December 2, 2016 06:28 PM

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Sarah Buder

Festivals + Events

The Woman Behind Bogotá’s Most Important Art Event of the Year

María Paz Gaviria, director of the International Art Fair of Bogotá (ArtBo), explains why the city’s art scene has entered the global spotlight.

August 11, 2015 03:09 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Art + Architecture

The World’s Best Cities for Street Art

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

November 30, 2018 06:12 PM

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Sarah Buder

Cities We Love

A Local’s Guide to Jaipur’s Royal Past and Glittering Future

Jaipur, the centuries-old home of Rajasthan’s royal family, is beginning to embrace the cutting edge. Samir Andrea Kasliwal, an heir to the 166-year-old Gem Palace, explains.

July 30, 2018 07:54 PM

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Samir Andrea Kasliwal

Where to Travel Next

Warm Your Winter With These 11 Hot Cocktails From Around the World

Whether it’s a festive “feuerzangenbowle” in Germany or a hot buttered rum fit for a sailor on the Atlantic, raise a glass of one of these warming drinks and toast to cold weather.

January 22, 2021 01:12 PM

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Audrey Bruno

Tips + News

This Restaurant Is Now the Best in the World

It took top honors at the World’s 50 Best Awards.

June 25, 2019 12:10 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Where to Travel Next

5 Cycling Trips You Need to Take Now the Tour de France is Ending

Bike your way around the world with these tours.

July 21, 2015 05:48 PM

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Jen Murphy

Restaurants + Cafés

Not Your Average Gas Station Food: 7 Amazing Restaurants in Former Fuel Stops

On your next road trip, stop by these converted gas stations for a very different kind of fuel.

April 1, 2019 10:00 PM

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Adrienne Jordan

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