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Skiers and snowboarders flock to this Japanese winter wonderland for its piles of snow, but there are plenty of other reasons to visit the northernmost island prefecture—here’s how to spend your trip there whether you’re hitting the slopes or not.

The sights, sounds, and smells of Portugal are all the more vivid when you’re walking, as AFAR Ambassador Flash Parker recently discovered.

Relax—with a gin and tonic in hand—in these refreshing pools after a hot, exciting day of spotting game and predators.

An inside look at the best places to get your grub on in this city down South

The former fishing village of Taghazout, on Morocco’s Atlantic coast, has long been loved by surfers for its great waves and relaxing pace of life. But although it’s mostly remained under the radar, word is getting out on this idyllic spot.

Open House weekends provide exclusive insider access to beautifully designed buildings across the globe. Here are eight places to visit this fall as the architectural initiative grows in popularity—including Asia’s first participating city.

Hotels and restaurants have become a model of grace and generosity even as they face one of their biggest challenges in recent history.

A visually impaired traveler journeys through the wilds of Zimbabwe and discovers a side of the safari experience that very few know.

Somewhere off the well-worn track between Phnom Penh and Siem Reap, photographer Francesco Lastrucci met a group of dedicated conservationists trying to salvage the stunning, hikeable Cambodian rain forests. And they’re not playing nice.

Depending on which neighborhood you want to stay in, there are plenty of options to live like a local in the Windy City. Here’s our guide to the city’s top Airbnb rentals.

These standout properties hold their own when it comes to on-site entertainment—and are an excellent respite when you want a break from the theme parks.

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

At Wyoming’s Amangani resort, a truly superlative experience isn’t just about the creature comforts—it’s also about bringing the surrounding natural wonders in.

Abbas Mousa of The Moth, who attended the AFAR Travel Tales event in New York this August, shares thoughts on travel and why podcasts have soared in popularity.

The opening of the Zeitz Museum was just the tip of the artsy iceberg.