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Afar editors share the 2025 hotel stays they didn’t want to leave—and would happily return to.

Rena Priest, poet laureate for Washington, shares her perspective on her home state—and her poetry.

From the Shire to Rivendell to the Misty Mountains, many locations in “The Lord of the Rings” were inspired by real landscapes.

As the federal government moves to industrialize Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, one photography project explores how the oil drilling would impact the wildlife and indigenous communities who’ve long inhabited the land.

Azamara’s newest ship, the Azamara Pursuit, to launch “The Den powered by AFAR” for onboard adventurers

Maximize your visit and minimize your impact in Colorado: Here’s what to pack, how to plan, and the lingo to learn.

Not every aspiring expatriate is cut out for a life abroad. Four old hands reveal the virtues all winning expats share.

Sin City is known for casinos and clubs—but it’s also home to great vegan restaurants, outdoor adventure, and top spas.

The “New York Times” columnist is on a mission to create his own interpretation of Korean American cuisine—and to make it delicious while he’s at it.

The sports commentator and activist shares his thoughts on his new book, the launch of his surf brand Mami Wata in the United States, and the unique spirit of African surf culture.

In her latest book, “The New Black West,” Gabriela Hasbun celebrates “one of the greatest shows on dirt.”

White Sands in New Mexico, formerly a national monument, has joined the National Park System.

From two long-awaited riverboats in Colombia, to a new Ritz-Carlton mega-yacht and reborn ships that will sail the Great Lakes, these are the cruise ship launches we’re most excited about in 2025.

We know you’re looking for 18 ways to cope with coronavirus quarantine–Netflix alone can grow old quickly.

With hoops, fancy footwork, and traditional regalia, 100 contestants from 30 tribes across North America are commemorating Native history—and dancing to win—at the World Championship Hoop Dance Contest.