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4 Powerful Photography Exhibitions Will Debut at the National Portrait Gallery This Year

From photographs of remarkable Black women to an exploration of the definition of “kinship,” these new exhibits explore the breadth of the modern American experience.

July 6, 2022 05:21 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Air Travel News

Why Airlines Are Investing Big in Premium Seats

As more travelers choose to upgrade their in-flight experience, carriers are rethinking service, cabin design, and lounge experiences.

November 24, 2023 09:00 AM

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Chris Dong

In addition to Reichl, culinary personalities Nancy Silverton, Laurie Ochoa, and Alec Lobrano will take 25 travelers to France and Spain this fall.

March 4, 2024 03:21 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Family Travel

How to Take Your Kids out of School and Travel

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

August 15, 2019 10:56 AM

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Janeen Christoff

The facade of Orient Express La Minerva in Rome faces the famous elephant obelisk in Piazza della Minerva

Stay Here Next

The World’s First Orient Express Hotel Has Opened in Rome—Only Steps From the Pantheon

Set inside a 17th-century noble residence in Rome, Orient Express La Minerva is the first hotel from the heritage luxury train brand.

April 11, 2025 05:09 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Longreads

America, the Beautiful

Dozens of cultures, hundreds of languages, countless stories.

July 1, 2020 09:20 AM

Air Travel News

JetBlue’s First London Flights From NYC Take Off

The first transatlantic JetBlue flights from JFK to Heathrow are finally operating.

August 11, 2021 08:37 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Tips + News

“Our Wildlife Has Suffered Terribly”: The Impact of Australia’s Fires and How You Can Help

A billion animals estimated to be lost. Fires continue to blaze. But there are very real ways to support Australia.

January 9, 2020 08:01 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

A person in a pink hooded jacket standing at the railing of a ship looking out at soaring green and rocky mountain rising from the water

Cruise

Is This the Best Way to Travel Solo?

There’s a way to go it alone without feeling alone.

February 12, 2025 03:44 PM

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Katie Chang

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

7 Canned Wines That We’re Throwing in Our Weekenders This Summer

Canned wine is better than ever. Here are our favorite whites and rosés from some major U.S. wine regions that you’ll want to pack for your next getaway.

July 25, 2018 02:07 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Air Travel News

5G Rollout Delayed After Airlines Warn of Major Disruptions

Carriers want the new service—which they say could wreak havoc on air travel—to be banned within two miles of airport runways.

January 18, 2022 04:10 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Outdoor Adventure

10 Outdoorsy Things to Do in Idaho

The state will surprise you with outdoor adventures like biking, white-water rafting, stargazing, skiing, and more.

January 15, 2020 01:18 PM

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Alex Schechter

Museums + Galleries

This New Tokyo Museum Feels Like Traveling in Time to Midcentury Japan—Vinyl Records, Rotary Phones, and All

The Odaiba Retro Museum brings Japan’s Shōwa era back to life, tapping into Tokyo’s growing love of analogue nostalgia.

April 16, 2026 02:55 PM

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Karen Gardiner

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to Make Friends While Traveling by Yourself

AFAR’s resident introvert and in-house extrovert share tips for how they’ve met new people on their solo trips.

February 13, 2023 05:42 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Nicodemus, Kansas. A colony of free African Americans. Homesteaders ca. 1880-1890s

History + Culture

See Where Black Emigrants Forged a New Path on the American Frontier

The history of the American West is often whitewashed, but these museums, monuments, and historic sites help preserve a significant chapter.

April 8, 2026 11:35 AM

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Yolanda Evans

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