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Books

Famous Writers’ Homes Every Book Nerd Must Visit

Tour the houses of Vladimir Nabokov, Jane Austen, Laura Ingalls Wilder, and other authors to see what inspired them to write their acclaimed books.

September 16, 2019 06:28 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Art + Culture

What Life Really Looks Like in the Countries Subject to the U.S. Travel Ban

These photos and stories share a side of the seven nations that the ban doesn’t address—their humanity.

June 26, 2018 08:13 PM

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Sarah Buder

River Cruises

7 Great European River Cruises to Book Right Now

With an overwhelming number of European river cruise adventures to choose from, we’ve narrowed it down to 7 of the region’s most popular and picturesque rivers.

May 24, 2019 04:44 PM

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Elissa Garay

Cruise

Some Cruise Ships Get Royal Godmothers

Actresses, athletes, politicians, and even members of royalty bless new ships before they set sail

May 24, 2016 01:45 PM

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Anne Kalosh

Trains

6 Tasty Train Snacks for Your European Adventure

July 22, 2015 07:11 PM

Air Travel News

Why Security Pre-Clearance in Foreign Airports Is a Good Thing

It makes it easier to get back home while reducing the risk of potential terrorists entering the country.

November 18, 2016 05:59 PM

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Matt Villano

Curaçao

Overview

July 7, 2021 12:22 PM

Bars + Nightlife

5 U.S. Cities With Booming Craft Beer Scenes

These cities—with their abundant breweries and award-winning brews—are the best places to experience the United States’ long-fermented love of craft beer.

September 29, 2017 11:46 AM

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Anna Mazurek

Bars + Nightlife

A Drink Pro’s Guide to Amsterdam

Carl Nolet Jr., an 11th-generation Dutch vodka distiller, shares the best of Amsterdam

April 29, 2016 08:24 PM

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Andrew Richdale

Tips + News

What Life Looks Like in Locked-Down Countries

Across the globe, countries are closing borders and asking citizens to stay home in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak. Here’s what people are doing to cope.

April 24, 2020 02:00 PM

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Terry Ward

Festivals + Events

Here’s Why Elephants Are Invading Chiang Mai

The 10th anniversary of the iconic exhibition, Elephant Parade, returns home this year.

August 23, 2016 06:58 PM

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Matt Villano

Hotels

9 Hotels With Insider Access to Hard-to-Get Experiences

From a last-minute table at Noma to home-plate baseball tickets, these hotels use their connections to give guests incredible experiences.

April 2, 2018 07:37 PM

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Sandra Ramani

Switzerland Opens a Record-Breaking Railroad Tunnel

The new line will speed travel across Europe.

June 3, 2016 03:44 PM

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Matt Villano

People

A Wheelchair Won’t Prevent This Young Woman From Traveling the Globe

A spinal cord injury left Alysia Kezerian unable to walk—but it didn’t stop her from exploring the world.

May 9, 2017 08:01 PM

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Sarah Buder

Travel Tales

Is Amsterdam Really as Tolerant as It Seems?

AFAR chose a destination at random and sent CNN political commentator Sally Kohn on 24 hours’ notice to a city renowned for its “coffee shops” but where tolerance has its limits.

May 18, 2015 09:00 AM

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Sally Kohn

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