AFAR Search

Interior of mosque with arches and shadows and sunlight

LGBTQ Travel

Sharing Old Delhi’s Queer History, One Walk at a Time

On weekends, Iqbal Ali leads tours that bring another side of the city to life.

June 1, 2024 08:52 AM

·

Manu Moudgil

Man sitting on a green couch in a hotel lobby cafe while using free Wi-Fi to browse online. He is seated with his suitcase next to him with a lobby reception desk in the background.

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How Safe Is Hotel Wi-Fi Really?

It can be. But sometimes it isn’t. Here’s what you need to know to use hotel Wi-Fi wisely.

August 1, 2024 07:35 AM

·

Bailey Berg

Museums + Galleries

A New African American Museum In Charleston Will Rise Above a Significant Site From the Slave Trade

Slated to open in 2022, the groundbreaking institution aspires to honor the past, present, and future on the spot where thousands of enslaved Africans first set foot in the United States.

November 1, 2019 05:49 PM

·

Sarah Buder

Tips + News

Airlines Call for COVID Testing to Restore Transatlantic Travel

If the U.S. and EU governments agree to a joint COVID-19 testing program, a trip to Europe might be possible sooner than later.

July 21, 2020 02:38 PM

·

Associated Press (AP)

Festivals + Events

This Drive-Through State Fair Food Parade Is Some Summer Good News

Experience the best of one of the country’s largest state fairs—from your car.

July 22, 2020 12:55 PM

·

Katherine LaGrave

Southwest airplane flying in a slightly overcast sky

Air Travel News

Southwest Just Added 24 New Routes—Including New Caribbean, Mexico, and Costa Rica Service

Added bonus: The airline is running a limited-time fare sale with one-way flights from $39, which includes holiday travel dates on select routes.

October 30, 2023 06:48 PM

·

Michelle Baran

Visas + Passports

U.S. Passports Will Soon Get More Expensive

The increased prices go toward security features and will take effect on December 27.

December 21, 2021 02:42 PM

·

Caitlin Morton

Air Travel News

Emirates Begins Testing Passengers for Coronavirus Prior to Boarding

The carrier is working with the Dubai Health Authority to conduct the on-site rapid COVID-19 tests. Is this what the future of air travel will look like?

April 15, 2020 07:17 PM

·

Michelle Baran

Five winners in Visit Sweden’s new global contest will receive yearlong usage rights to designated uninhabited islands—plus flights to experience the country’s wild landscapes up close.

February 25, 2026 11:06 AM

·

Bailey Berg

Air Travel News

Why More Than 2,800 Flights Were Canceled Over Memorial Day Weekend

This does not bode well for summer travel.

May 31, 2022 08:30 PM

·

David Koenig

Art + Culture

In America, Searching for the Spirit of My Māori Ancestors

When Rēnata West moved from New Zealand to the U.S. in 2016, he discovered something unexpected: the path of his great grandmother, who had traveled the same route more than 100 years ago.

October 1, 2021 09:04 AM

·

Rēnata West

An aerial view of French icebreaker 'Le Commandant Charcot' sailing through sheets of ice

Cruise

These Are the World’s Best Cruise Ships

From long-standing icons to newer ships with modern amenities and innovative eco-friendly features, this is our list of the best cruise ships sailing the seas.

July 3, 2025 06:41 PM

·

Fran Golden

Ocean Cruises

MSC Cruises’ Newest Ship Is the Brand’s Largest and Most Sustainable Ship to Date

The “MSC World Europa” runs on greener, alternative fuel. The mega-ship also features a hydroponic garden restaurant and a brewery where beers are made with desalinated water. Here’s a first look.

January 26, 2023 02:26 PM

·

Bailey Berg

Overhead view of a passport siting on a wooden table full of passport stamps and surrounded by boarding passes, glasses, and a Sony camera

Search results for