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Spring 2025

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April 22, 2025 12:00 PM

Beaches, backwaters, and tea and spice plantations aside, there’s a lot of history to be enjoyed in Kerala. Stroll around <a href="https://www.afar.com/places/fort-kochi-kochi">Fort Kochi</a>, the historic core of the city, and travel back to the time of spice traders and merchants along the lanes of <a href="https://www.afar.com/places/jew-town-kochi">Jew Town</a>, past the Paradesi Synagogue. Visit the Santa Cruz Basilica and St. Francis Church, before heading to Mattancherry to enjoy the murals and temple art at Mattancherry Palace, a 1555 gift from the Portuguese to the Raja of Kochi. Kerala is home to some of the biggest temples in India and is a popular pilgrimage destination, with temples like the historic <a href="https://www.afar.com/places/sri-padmanabhaswamy-temple-thiruvananthapuram">Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple</a> in Thiruvananthapuram, the Guruvayur Temple in Guruvayur, and Vadakkunnathan Temple in Thrissur.

S6, E12: The Ambassador, the President, and Me: an Unlikely Reunion in India

This week on Travel Tales by Afar, author Charmaine Craig reveals how an unexpected reunion—and resulting trip to India—changed her future.

August 28, 2025 10:05 AM

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Journeys: United States

Explore Fascinating African-American Heritage in the Nation’s Capital

June 10, 2022 10:28 AM

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Visit Washington, DC

Fall 2023

Read articles from this print issue of Afar Magazine.

October 28, 2023 01:15 PM

Epic Trips

14 Epic Trips That Will Challenge You in 2024

October 20, 2023 11:18 AM

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A Local’s Guide to Off-the-Beaten-Path Puerto Rico

December 1, 2023 11:23 AM

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Journeys: United States

A Long Weekend in Asheville for Music Lovers

A four-day guide to Asheville’s venues, vinyl, and local talent.

Sponsored by Explore Asheville

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Journeys: Europe

5 Wintery, Wonder-Filled Days in Copenhagen

Explore Copenhagen’s winter wonders during this five-day itinerary, covering the most charming and cozy experiences the Danish capital has to offer.

June 18, 2024 10:00 AM

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VisitDenmark

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Journeys: Asia

8 Days Exploring Thailand’s Beaches

Thailand has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, and this itinerary takes you to the best of the best.

Sponsored by Tourism Authority of Thailand

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Unpacked, the Podcast

S5, E5: The Hidden History of the World’s Most Powerful Travel Document

On this episode of Unpacked, host Aislyn Greene talks with author Patrick Bixby—and discovers that the little book in your drawer is far more loaded, and far more recent, than you ever imagined.

March 24, 2026 11:05 AM

Travel for Good

Celebrate Black Travel

February 1, 2023 10:26 AM

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Journeys: Cruise

The Best Way to Explore Europe Is by River Cruise. Here’s Why

A luxury cruise through four countries, featuring historic sites, charming towns, and scenic river views.

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