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How a last-minute trip can completely change your travel philosophy.

The gifts that AFAR staffers have their fingers crossed for this season

By venturing from Jerusalem to Jordan on foot, Leon McCarron sought to immerse himself in the region’s rich history, connect with its people, and fight the Western world’s fear by reporting back on his experiences.

Carboload with the best of them.

These days, it’s easier than ever to turn your favorite music festival into a family trip.

Go for the glow-in-the-dark lagoons; stay for everything else.

AFAR chose a destination at random and sent writer Mickey Rapkin with 24 hours’ notice to a Central European city where tech trumps goulash.

AFAR chose a destination at random and sent author Paul Greenberg on 24 hours’ notice to a country where he swapped a beach vacation for a chance to catch his dinner.

An AFAR editor shares what it’s like to travel as a member of the LGBTQ community, both at home and abroad.

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

AFAR chose a destination at random and sent writer Taffy Brodesser-Akner— with 24 hours’ notice—to Switzerland, where she learned a lesson in Swiss serenity.

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New Zealand’s North Island Essentials

Writer Wells Tower traveled to the Peruvian jungle to experience an ancient ritual. What happened next pushed him to his limits.

These hotels know how to make an entrance.