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Anyone who has ever flown from the United States to South Africa knows it can be a very long journey, and layovers only make it longer. But United Airlines is hoping to make getting there a bit more seamless with a new direct service.

Two small organizations are making big differences for animals in southern Florida.

Sleep over (and under!) lagoons in the Maldives, Belize, Indonesia, and one special spot in Swedish Lapland.

Photographer Frédéric Lagrange shares images and stories from years of traveling to the world’s most sparsely populated country—one of the last places where nomadic life still exists.

Outdoor experiences—from hiking through rainforests to kayaking with sea turtles—abound in this island destination. Raimundo Espinoza, founder of Conservación ConCiencia, gives recommendations on the most fun and feel-good ways to travel here.

Trip ideas for staying in the moment, from a music-focused itinerary in the American South to an English garden tour (with plenty of stopping to smell the roses).

A visit to any of these bold works of art, emblazoned on city walls across the country, is a reminder of the urgency of our many different battles for equal rights, both past and present.

Afar editors and contributors weigh in on the best travel gifts to give this holiday season, including some of our favorite luggage pieces, our go-to travel accessories, and parent-approved gear for kids.

On your next trip to the Central American country, get immersed in Garifuna culture.

Skip the cleaning—make spring the time to take a trip, and blow out the cobwebs in a much more fulfilling way.

One writer finds community in the world’s largest open-water swim group—and picks up some trash while she’s at it.

It’s an unlikely route for a luxury river cruise—and that’s what makes it so wondrous.

On The Florida Keys Scenic Highway, taking time to go off the beaten path is the key to a rewarding vacation.

Nearly two weeks after applying, an AFAR staffer (and a New York State resident) has been notified that she isn’t eligible to enroll in the Trusted Traveler Program—she’s still awaiting the fate of the $100 application fee that was charged to her credit card.

My daughter may never fully know my pre-motherhood self, but a pizza-filled trip to New York gave her a glimpse.