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Faroe Islands: The Tiny Scandinavian Islands With the Big Michelin Star

In the far-off Faroe Islands, where sheep outnumber people and intense weather has shaped the local diet for centuries, an unlikely food star is born.

December 7, 2017 02:20 PM

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Jamie Feldmar

Food + Drink

The Most Delicious Reason to Go Night-Foraging in Croatia

Croatia is home to some of the best—and most affordable—truffles in the world.

April 14, 2017 12:12 PM

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Kristin Vuković

Bars + Nightlife

Weekend Guide: Feed Your Soul in New Orleans

This is where NOLA artists gather.

December 2, 2015 02:02 PM

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Jill K. Robinson

Festivals + Events

This Music Festival Venue is Unlike Anything You’ve Ever Seen

Arcosanti is not your average city, and FORM is not your average music festival.

May 6, 2016 04:42 PM

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Sarah Purkrabek

Restaurants + Cafés

Is This the Best Breakfast in Asia?

Forget coffee: From Vietnam to China, a steaming bowl of noodles is the best part of waking up.

April 12, 2017 11:57 AM

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Georgia Freedman

Cities We Love

On the Water in Istanbul, Where Two Continents Meet

The Bosphorus has always defined Istanbul. Now the villages that line its European and Asian shores are injecting a new spirit into the city.

December 9, 2019 12:42 PM

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Anya von Bremzen

Bars + Nightlife

8 Beer Gardens Worth the Trip to Germany

Long tables, gorgeous settings, and—of course—great beer make these spots destination worthy.

August 24, 2017 09:13 PM

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Ana Kamin

Travel Tips + Etiquette

The Best Way to Carry a Sense of Home With You While Traveling

As a kid moving from one hotel to the next, AFAR deputy editor Jennifer Flowers found nourishment in family rituals. Here, she shares her secret for beating homesickness.

February 13, 2017 12:10 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Festivals + Events

The Unexpected Ingredient Mexico Should Be Known For

From May through the early fall, Mexico becomes a wonderland of wild mushrooms—if you know where to look.

August 22, 2017 03:40 PM

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Allegra Ben-Amotz

Ocean Cruises

Sailing on Holland America’s New Koningsdam

This brand-new ship boasts a variety of new music venues and restaurants

May 4, 2016 04:32 PM

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Anne Kalosh

Restaurants + Cafés

The 5 Best Gourmet Markets in Madrid

Once used for only grocery shopping, Madrid’s markets have blossomed into hot spots for meals and nightlife.

April 20, 2017 12:06 PM

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Yvonne Gordon

Epic Trips

Finding Colombia’s Roots in Ciudad Perdida, the Lost City

It isn’t an easy hike, but few journeys offer insight into indigenous life in Colombia like a trek to the ancient city of Teyuna.

January 11, 2018 05:45 PM

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Simon Willis

Bars + Nightlife

A Chef’s Epic Eating (and Relaxing) Tour of Japan

The mastermind chef behind San Francisco hotspot Lazy Bear shares highlights of his recent trip to Tokyo, Kyoto, and the Japanese countryside.

July 18, 2016 03:16 PM

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Danielle Walsh

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

The Influencer: Thad Vogler, Spirits Guru

Where to go in Northern California, according to one of San Francisco’s most influential bartenders.

June 14, 2018 08:00 PM

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Andrew Parks

Bars + Nightlife

Why Spain Is the Best Place to Rekindle a Love of Late Nights

AFAR spins the globe and sends novelist Mira T. Lee on a last-minute trip to Spain, where she rediscovers a forgotten side of herself.

July 24, 2019 03:29 PM

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Mira T. Lee

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