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There’s never been a better time to explore close to home.

For decades, some people have held fast to the belief that the hometown of the holiday icon is in northern Finland—not the North Pole.

Can you really take a long-distance road trip in an electric vehicle? As it turns out, yes—and it can be even better if you follow some simple rules.

Afar editors and contributors weigh in on the best travel gifts to give this holiday season, including some of our favorite luggage pieces, our go-to travel accessories, and parent-approved gear for kids.

From the arrival of the first slave ship through the civil rights era and into the present, Charleston’s Black residents have shaped the Holy City’s food culture, art, music, agriculture, faith, and reputation.

Taste your way through Curaçao’s varied culture with dishes like Indonesian beef stew, funchi fries, stuffed cheese, and more.

Beers and baked goods made from farm-sourced ingredients, a world-class collection of art galleries, and picturesque views of Samish Bay are a few of the reasons to visit this tiny Pacific Northwest town.

From the ancient cities of Europe to the enigmatic swamps of New Orleans, visit these spooky places around Halloween or at any time of the year.

A writer sets out on a journey to find Nepal’s elusive Raute nomads—and to buy a wooden bowl from them.

Venture beyond goulash to get a taste of what Hungarian cuisine is all about.

Teaching your kids with the world as your classroom can take them further than any textbook. This is definitely not “home” schooling.

The perfect eating tour involves elaborate tasting menus, innovative immigrant cooking, and plenty of ingredients foraged from the Rocky Mountains.

Underwater caves, rocky islands, massive shipwrecks, and light-filled tunnels—Malta’s top scuba diving spots have seduced even Jacques Cousteau himself.

After a four-year hiatus, Ronnie Chatah’s popular walking tours are once again helping locals and visitors dive deeper into the Lebanese capital.

It’s not easy to create the magical experience found at Disney parks. Here’s a glimpse at what goes on behind the scenes—and how one Imagineer found his calling at a young age.