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From a shipping container in Portland, Maine, to the world’s largest indie bookstore in Portland, Oregon, these are Afar staffers’ favorite bookshops.

After having been decimated by wildfires in 2020, Southern Ocean Lodge in Australia is back—and it’s better than ever. Here’s a firsthand look at the reimagined retreat.

From scenic bike rides and historic spas to stylish hotels and eco-friendly wineries, there are many ways to enjoy San Luis Obispo mindfully.

These tours in Dubai—which range from lavish desert feasts to vertiginous helicopter tours—are perfect for first-timers.

Thought-provoking art and architecture shine a light on an emirate often overshadowed by its glitzier neighbors.

From exploring a coastal city to indulging in Amazonian cuisine, there’s plenty to do in Peru.

Save yourself the long-distance flight with these stateside beaches.

On a family visit to Guangzhou, China, writer Bonnie Tsui discovers that she, like the city, is ever evolving.

A new generation of seaweed bathhouses is opening along Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way, reviving a centuries-old wellness practice that uses the sea’s healing powers.

After a multiyear renovation, Villa Argentina returns to Dubrovnik, Croatia, bringing new life to a storied Adriatic waterfront hotel that generations of locals and travelers have cherished.

One writer travels across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island to explore some of the most exciting places in the city.

With its unstoppably energetic spirit, Greece’s Thessaloniki is so much more than a “second city.”

Wisconsin’s coast—with its cliff jumping, sea kayaking, and winter surfing—offers plenty of fun experiences.

Plantains from Africa, cooking techniques from Spain—Puerto Rico’s dishes are a testament to its multicultural history.

Live out your Marie Antoinette dreams with an overnight stay in the ornate 17th-century palace.