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4 Great Countries in Africa for Your First Safari

These experiences and operators offer a range of price points and embrace sustainable tourism practices.

June 28, 2022 05:40 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

collage of six photos: exterior of waterside hotel, guide outdoors, meal viewed from overhead, guest room , person in small outdoor pool, chair iin room

Hotels

Our Most Memorable Hotel Stays of 2025: a Former Convent, a Cliffside Retreat, an Over-the-Top Penthouse Suite

Afar editors share the 2025 hotel stays they didn’t want to leave—and would happily return to.

December 22, 2025 01:48 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Where to Travel Next

Brisket Ramen, Injera Nachos, Tandoori Smoked Turkey: An Immigrant-Led Barbecue Revival Is Underway in Texas

Across the Lone Star State, restaurants and food trucks are shaking up staid barbecue traditions with international flavors and inspirations.

October 7, 2025 09:14 AM

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Naomi Tomky

Hotels

10 Airbnbs We’re Bumping to the Top of Our Wish Lists

Airbnb just revealed its 51 most wish-listed rentals in each state (and D.C.). These are the ones AFAR staffers are pining over.

January 11, 2021 09:06 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Other

California’s Most Exciting Arts Scene Is Hiding in Laguna Beach

Originally founded as an arts colony, Laguna Beach continues to draw art lovers with its many galleries, museums, festivals, and public artworks.

October 30, 2019 03:02 PM

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Stacey Leasca

aerial view of Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita

Hotels We Love

These Are the World’s 15 Best Family-Friendly Hotels and Resorts

There’s never been a better time to travel with kids, thanks to these top-notch family-friendly hotels and resorts around the world.

March 30, 2024 12:34 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Aerial view of Kongde Lodge,one of the world’s highest resorts, offers views of the Himalayas.

Fall 2024

I Took the Paths Less Traveled to Everest Base Camp

A long-distance trek through Nepal’s Everest region offers lessons in Sherpa culture, rural mountain living, and humility.

October 30, 2024 12:24 PM

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Sarika Bansal

Winter 2024

This Tiny European Country Is Home to Cliffside Castles, Emerald Lakes, and a Green Capital City

Everything you need to know in order to get the most out of a trip to Slovenia.

December 1, 2023 02:01 PM

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Bailey Berg

Air Travel News

Grounded Boeing Max Jets Could Mean Higher Summer Airfares

In other words, book your summer flights now, folks!

May 3, 2019 03:35 PM

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David Koenig

Air Travel News

What Ants Are Teaching Us About Boarding Airplanes

By studying the insects’ ability to cover ground and avoid obstacles with uncanny efficiency, airlines are learning how to get passengers into their seats—and in the air—quicker.

May 23, 2018 04:11 PM

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Nick Kurczewski

September / October 2021

2021 Stay List: Best New Sustainable Hotels

These international hotels offer eco-conscious and stylish accommodations that will leave guests with a clean conscience.

August 16, 2021 09:03 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

Travel Tips + Etiquette

8 Unspoken Rules of Public Transportation Around the World

Plus, general tips for being a polite rider anywhere.

January 14, 2018 07:00 PM

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Chris Ciolli

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Discover Colombia’s Diverse Music Scene

Different regions of this gorgeous country have given birth to a wide variety of incredible music. Here’s how you can sample it.

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