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Food + Drink

Egg Tarts in Lisbon, Iberian Pork in Évora: Eat These 14 Dishes on Your Next Trip to Portugal

For vegetarians, pescetarians, and carnivores, this is what to eat in Portugal and where to find it.

June 5, 2026 01:59 AM

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Kevin Raub

Art + Culture

The Pacific Northwest Through the Eyes of a Poet

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

October 20, 2021 11:13 AM

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Staff

Holiday Travel

Our Guide to Last-Minute Holiday 2021 Travel

As fall and winter breaks approach, there’s still hope for a great getaway even if you haven’t booked anything yet.

October 19, 2021 05:03 PM

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Michelle Baran

Suyian Lodge outdoor lounge area with fireplace and view of the Suyian Conservancy

Stay Here Next

At This New Lodge in Kenya, Elusive Black Leopards Get the Attention—but a Slower Safari Is the Real Reward

In Kenya’s Laikipia region, andBeyond’s conservation-minded Suyian Lodge offers a slower, more intimate safari experience shaped by skilled guides on secluded conservancy land.

January 29, 2026 06:02 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Las Vegas Chinatown Plaza Gate at Twilight

Cities We Love

4 Lesser-Known U.S. Chinatowns With Incredible Food and Culture

These Asian neighborhoods are filled with tasty eats, thriving communities, and so much American history.

May 2, 2024 12:07 PM

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Rachel Chang

A pair of hands passing off a bottle of buy spray

Packing Tips + Gear

AFAR’s Gift Guide for Shopping Small Businesses

Delight the travel lover in your life—and feel good about your holiday shopping this year—with these 23 gift ideas from small businesses around the world.

November 3, 2022 01:24 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Mount Taranaki, a snow-capped solitary mountain peak in New Zealand, with a reflective lake in the foreground reflecting an upside down image of the peak with yellow-ish brush all around

The fourth outpost of the famed photography museum has opened in a historic Berlin alternative art space.

October 27, 2023 04:19 PM

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Bailey Berg

A hand with a red glove reaches for a cocktail in a white-stemmed glass

Cruise

The Grown-Ups’ Guide to Surviving a Disney Cruise

Onboard the newly launched ‘Disney Destiny,’ a writer makes the case for the ample ways you can enjoy a Disney cruise even if you’re sailing sans kids, whether you’re a full-fledged Disney adult or not.

November 26, 2025 05:17 PM

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Fran Golden

Epic Trips

Spectacular Places in Iceland That Travelers Are Still Missing

Most visitors to the land of fire and ice continue to stick to the same crowded tourist trail, but you don’t need to go much farther to see some of the country’s greatest hits.

November 22, 2019 08:41 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Restaurants + Cafés

Tandoori Oysters, Lobster Soba, Lowcountry Fine-Dining: Charleston Restaurants to Travel for Right Now

A touch of Parisian cooking, notable bread, and seafood-centric regional Indian all come to the Holy City.

November 11, 2025 07:21 AM

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Lauren Mowery

Child on skis with a wide stance, leaning on ski poles.

With new beginner-friendly terrain and age-appropriate lessons, these U.S. ski resorts are making skiing and snowboarding more inclusive for newbies.

December 14, 2022 07:37 PM

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Bailey Berg

Tips + News

How the Eruption on the Island of Hawaii Has Transformed Travel Opportunities

In 2018, Kilauea caused plenty of devastation—and also created new ways to experience the Big Island. Here’s how the local travel industry is tapping into the changed landscape.

September 2, 2019 09:53 AM

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Natasha Bourlin

Sunset in Australia with a bubble tent and outdoor bath in the foreground

Hotels

Go Stargazing at These Bubble Hotels and Airbnbs Around the World

Take glamping to a whole new level at one of these bubble hotels and vacation rentals, many with see-through roofs for stargazing.

April 17, 2024 04:48 PM

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Maya Kroth

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