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One writer wrestles with the ethics of visiting endangered cultures—and reflects on her own experience as an “other.”

After Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium was forced to close amid coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns, animal caretakers showed a group of penguins around the empty exhibits.

A local’s guide to must-visit piers, parks, breweries, beaches, and more across NYC’s boroughs—by water.

In our annual Travel Vanguard awards, Afar honors nine companies that in 2024 have been working to improve the world and how travelers experience it.

At Auberge Resorts Collection’s destination-driven hotels, travelers enjoy exceptional hospitality while immersing themselves in nature and the local culture. It’s all in the details.

Ditch your image of your dad’s Hawaiian shirt and get onboard with these modern options.

When it’s summer north of the equator, head to the other hemisphere to find relief in these seven winter wonderlands.

Hoping to get back in the saddle and make some memories with her teenager, Peggy Orenstein headed straight for the Wyoming wilderness.

Each September, quick-witted dogs and their handlers gather in a Rocky Mountain town to test their herding skills—and travelers flock to see it.

Who doesn’t love artistic havens, high-altitude wines, and a remote national park?

AFAR’s first-ever Travel Happiness survey asked: What is your happiest travel memory? We read about surrendering to a storm in Honduras, a photo shoot with orangutans, a family dinner in 14th-century French châteaus—and a parade of corgis.

Located in the Setagaya district, Tokyo’s Gotokuji Temple honors “maneki-neko”—a feline figurine that symbolizes good fortune, according to Japanese legend.

Five days. Two kids. One Eurovan. Here’s what happened when writer Chris Colin and his family set out on a Northern California adventure that redefined the concept of #vanlife.

Delicious local cuisine plus great views make for an unforgettable combination at these hot spots.

In southern Spain, Finca Cortesin—and living beyond the agony of the news cycle—brought me back to life again.