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

An AFAR writer recalls scenes of humanity and hope after a 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck the capital.

Fewer crowds, a little less glitz, and equally great outdoor adventure

These were the stories we were most excited to read—and share—this year.

Plan an entire trip around your (or your little ones’) favorite types of dinosaurs. Here’s where to go to spot your most beloved species.

With perspective-bending landscapes, ruddy pastel colors, and a harsh, remote location, Argentina’s Atacama Plateau feels downright Martian.

On an eight-day tour, photographer Mariana Jamadi traveled deep into the heart of the Mongolian wilderness—in a decommissioned Russian military van.

After a failed first attempt at making it out of the second busiest airport in the world, I was on a mission to see the Great Wall of China on my next layover. Here’s what I learned along the way.

Set sail on Royal Caribbean’s new Symphony of the Seas and you’ll be rubbing elbows with close to 6,700 fellow passengers. Here’s how to do it smarter.

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No crowds. No cosplay. Just temples, trees, and a warm bath at the end of the day on the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route.

Leave the crowds behind for peaceful beaches, untouched nature, and quiet towns on Slovenia’s pint-sized coast.

The hotel company’s version of Airbnb is now live and these are some of the standout homes.

What’s the secret to a genuinely friendly welcome? In Japan, a dedication to group harmony and an appreciation for the transience of the moment.

We’ve all imagined what it would be like to have the world’s most beloved landscapes all to ourselves. An increasing number of private reserves offer the opportunity to find out—as well as one solution to the negative impacts of tourism.