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Should you visit the tallest or the biggest trees in the world?

Going on an African safari in the off season rewards travelers with fewer crowds and gentler prices. Here’s how to do it right.

The colorful sarcophagi were buried more than 2,500 years ago and feature ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics.

Use these tips and list of recommended tour operators to plan a trip to see the famed silverback gorillas in Uganda or Rwanda.

One writer on Marin County’s Mount Tamalpais, the mountain that always makes her feel like she’s come home.

The idea for this project started in 1872—well, sort of.

Mexico’s government has a list of small towns it considers the most magical in the country.

London, Lapland, and Tanzania are on the cards in 2024.

Make your trip to California unforgettable with insider tips on exploring the state’s most iconic cities and landscapes.

With everything from jagged peaks and rushing rivers to hot springs, geological wonders, and a dark sky park, Colorado promises endless adventure.

From New York to San Francisco, these urban-adjacent spots will get you out of the city and into nature fast.

From tracking mountain gorillas in Uganda to sailing along Italy’s legendary Amalfi Coast, USTOA member tours bring the world’s most extraordinary destinations within easy reach.

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to unfold, the future of Africa’s natural landscapes—and the communities that coexist with them—are hanging in the balance. Here’s how your safari plays a role in the larger conservation story.

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

These five EV drives are charged up with plenty of adventure.