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Why do we feel the need to collect mementos—including the good, the bad, and the ugly—out on the road?

Temperatures reached 104.5 degrees Fahrenheit in eastern England this week, shattering previous records as countries throughout Europe face dangerously hot weather.

In celebration of Women’s History Month, we went back in the AFAR archives to honor some of our best storytellers.

Writer Lisa Abend steps inside the small, family-run workshops where the ancient art of bookmaking lives on and sees a side of Italy too many travelers miss.

Home to world-class music festivals, historic landmarks, idyllic nature, and inspiring galleries, the past and future are inextricably intertwined in this charming metropolis.

From fig festivals and beaches to hiking and rock climbing, here’s a local’s guide to enjoying this lesser-known Mediterranean gem.

For a comprehensive look at the effects of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius—and to lessen the crowds at Pompeii itself—visitors are encouraged to explore other “Vesuvian” cities and sites in the region as well.

Tunisia is the world’s third-largest olive oil exporter, but a history of selling in bulk has favored quantity over quality. Today, a group of artisan producers is pressing for change.

Seven AFAR travelers dredge up their most cringeworthy anecdotes from a lifetime of travel.

After decades of living, cooking, and foraging in rural Italy, writer Frances Mayes shares what she’s learned from “cucina povera.”

There’s something potent that draws people to Telluride, Colorado. From an energy vortex to stunning mountain scenery, here’s what makes this place so magnetic and how to enjoy it.

Beyond its well-earned reputation for elegance, there’s a lot more to love among the postcard-perfect mountains and streams of this Northern Italian province.

Gobi Cashmere blends heritage craftsmanship with a modern conscience in the warmest of ways.

A week after one of Florida’s worst hurricanes, coastal communities remain entirely cut off. A writer based in Florida fills us in on how locals are coping and what recovery efforts look like.

Hotels, listen up: ADA compliance alone often falls short—this is how you should be designing for real guests.