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From lobby bars to rooftop lounges, these are the hotel bars Afar editors love checking out when they’re checking in.

Writer Anya von Bremzen reveals why now is the time to experience the Central Asian country’s ancient flavors and traditions.

Maddy Novich, known as the CargoBikeMomma on Instagram, shares the travel hack that changed the way her family of five tackles summer break.

Located between the small towns of Glen Ellen and Kenwood in Sonoma County, Beltane Ranch was a weekend retreat built in the 1890s for Mary Ellen Pleasant, a Black entrepreneur based in San Francisco.

Want a better beach trip? Go when everyone else isn’t. These destinations shine in the shoulder season.

Thanks to a wave of immigrants—and open-armed locals—the German capital just might be the most dynamic city in Europe right now.

With snow blanketing the valley and tour buses a distant memory, winter brings a special calm to California’s famous national park.

For over a decade, Matika Wilbur traveled North America with the intention to photograph all of the continent’s tribal nations.

Seeing gorillas in the wild would be reason enough to visit Rwanda, but this beautiful country offers much more.

When it comes to vacations, big-name cities often get all the glory. But far from the overwhelming crowds of a metropolis, one traveler finds himself unexpectedly welcomed like a guest in a small city.

St. Hilda Sea Adventures runs a fleet of small-boat cruises that bring passengers to areas of the Scottish coastline they’d be hard pressed to reach any other way. Here’s what it’s like on this sweet seafaring adventure.

AFAR Ambassador Rachel Rudwall recently explored vibrant, joyful Mexico City, capturing the country’s most lively cultural tradition

You’ll soon be able to wander through Westeros — several of the show’s Northern Ireland filming locations are being transformed into tourist attractions.

If names like Cabbagetown, Goose Hollow, and Normal Heights sound bizarre, just wait until you read about how they got those monikers in the first place.

How different is the aloha spirit from joie de vivre? This global primer will help you find joy in any language.