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Several orchestras, including the Vienna Philharmonic and Czech Philharmonic, are playing benefit concerts in the upcoming weeks at cathedrals around the world to raise money for Notre-Dame.

Thousands of permanent and seasonal National Park Service employees will not be on the job this summer. Park advocates are concerned that the labor cuts put the country’s public lands—and visitors’ experience within them—in jeopardy.

Those who have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 no longer need to wear a mask outdoors, except when in a crowded environment.

Following a citywide ban on plastic bags that took effect last January, Mexico’s capital has broadened restrictions on other types of single-use plastic items including cutlery, straws, cups, and balloons.

Afar’s team roamed wide in 2025. These were our favorite spots from a year of exploring.

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

Àni Art Academies offer full-tuition training for fledgling local artists in the Caribbean and Southeast Asia.

New York Times best-seller Peggy Orenstein shares some thoughts on travel, writing, and performing for an audience after her appearance at AFAR Travel Tales.

We can’t travel for Pride this year—but that’s not a bad thing, argues author and activist Sally Kohn.

Writer Bonnie Tsui travels to three Swiss cities to take part in the country’s beloved tradition of river swimming.

Here’s what to know about this art form—and where to see and do hula yourself.

It’s always a good idea to learn local etiquette before traveling somewhere unfamiliar.

From the thrills of urban whitewater rafting to sipping your way along a mimosa trail, here are the experiences you can only have in Virginia’s capital region.

Set on 25 acres with 36 restaurants and bars, a huge spa, and a world-class entertainment venue, the Fontainebleau is OTT even for Vegas.

We asked travel experts what destinations are resonating with each generation this festive season (or where to go just after the holiday rush dies down). Here’s what they told us.