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When Will McGrath followed his wife, Ellen—a sociologist specializing in AIDS research—to Lesotho, he knew little about the African country. Less than a year later, he became Moshoeshoe.

“Before Sam, it was all boring, bland, tired formats in the TV travel space, all hosted by men,” say Brown’s friends. Now at home with PBS, “Samantha Brown’s Places to Love” shows how it’s done.

From the shaded terraces of five-star hotels to rowdy wooden decks atop local dives, these rooftops “raise the bar” on alfresco evenings in the nation’s capital.

Before she lost her to cancer, an AFAR editor spent five days in Rome with her mom, learning how to live a fuller life.

There are numerous factors that determine how and when a new nonstop flight gets launched. Here’s a peek into the complex process.

It may even have you praying for a delay.

For most of us, dark clouds and rain are vacation-spoilers, but a growing number of intrepid travelers make a point of seeking out a soaking. What do they know that we don’t?

Go back to a place we love or see someplace new? That is the question.

Noise can stress us out—but if used right, it can also ground us (and make for a memorable experience while on the road). Here are six places around the USA to have an auditory experience.

New York Times best-seller Peggy Orenstein shares some thoughts on travel, writing, and performing for an audience after her appearance at AFAR Travel Tales.

Here are 5 reasons why this Central Asian country should be on your trip wish list.

In recent years, Belgrade has celebrated its more cosmopolitan side. But as Nicholas Schmidle discovers, the most appealing part of the city lies in its traditions.

Full moon yoga, oceanside spa treatments, paddle boarding, and more invigorating experiences await at scenic Terranea Resort.

Despite a new wave of hotels and health-minded experiences, there’s nothing gimmicky about this feel-good city in Southeast Asia—mindfulness is just a way of life here.

Seven AFAR travelers dredge up their most cringeworthy anecdotes from a lifetime of travel.