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J.R. Harris is one of the most prolific solo hikers the world has ever seen. But he’d never tell you that himself.

Is it possible to curb climate change through travel? On a 10-day trip to Brazil’s endangered Atlantic Forest, writer Eric Weiner explores the tricky issue of volunteer vacations, one sapling at a time.

We certainly mean well when we buy carbon offsets or volunteer at overseas orphanages. But are we actually making a positive impact? Five ethicists confront the tough questions.

We’d all like to forget 2020. But in this exclusive book excerpt, we learn how to defend ourselves through the art and science of breathing.

Here’s what travelers need to know about the Ferguson Fire that has already burned 94,992 acres near Yosemite National Park.

It takes a creative eye and the audacity to draw outside the lines to turn a symbol of division into a message of unity.

Amenities and even upgrades can often be purchased at a price. Time, however, is a finite and priceless resource. Here is how one company is helping its travelers maximize their vacation time, and enjoy every moment of their trips.

Multiple airlines offer frequent flyers special perks such as lifetime gold status, waived bag fees, priority check-in, bonus miles, and more.

The relaxing vacation that’s a little like a camping trip with all the amenities, a little like a private river cruise, and a whole lot of fun.

Save the big Italian cities for the off-season—during summer, head for under-the-radar islands and towns that offer all the ancient history with none of the modern mobs.

AFAR’s picks for the 31 best new hotels in the world.

The new hotel will be part of a luxurious new development on Los Cabos’ East Cape.

This fishmonger’s fantasyland is finding new form on Tokyo’s Toyosu island—but not everybody is happy with the changes.

Author Daniel Loedel on grappling with the past, writing his debut novel “Hades, Argentina,” and making sense of the joy and sadness woven into life in Buenos Aires.

Explore Australia’s natural offerings, learn how to play the didgeridoo, and—most importantly—learn about this indigenous culture.