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Zurich Is a Surprisingly Amazing City for Nightlife

Yes, you read that right. Locals in this Swiss financial hub may be buttoned-up during the day, but they know how to let their hair down after dark.

January 8, 2018 05:25 PM

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Joel Riddell

Beaches

How to Feel Good and Do Good on Your Next Hawaiian Vacation

Say “mahalo” and thank Hawaii for its stunning scenery and warm hospitality while enjoying your regularly scheduled vacation plans

March 14, 2017 07:07 PM

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Will McGough

Art + Culture

If You Think Tasmania Is Just Wilderness and Golf, You’re Wrong

Australia’s island state has cultivated an impressive arts scene—with hip restaurants and bars to go with it.

February 4, 2016 07:42 PM

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Sue Gough Henley

Destination Spotlight

6 Lesser-Known Things to Do in Estonia

Estonia is a multifaceted country that has more to learn about than what meets the eye.

October 14, 2015 04:15 PM

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Jenny Miller

There are a number of off-the-beaten-path opportunities around Fiji, both on land and in the water.

Restaurants + Cafés

6 Insider Tips for Your Next Trip to Fiji

Executive chef and owner of an L.A. hotspot shares his favorite things about his home country, Fiji.

April 6, 2016 05:35 PM

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Nile Cappello

Food + Drink

To Get a True Taste of Haiti, Try Its Ultra-Local, Artisanal Rum

The island is unlike anyplace else in the Caribbean. You can feel it in the air—and taste it in its rum.

May 22, 2018 06:13 PM

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Tom Downey

Road Trips

How an Unplanned Road Trip Helped a California Family Reclaim the Van

Five days. Two kids. One Eurovan. Here’s what happened when writer Chris Colin and his family set out on a Northern California adventure that redefined the concept of #vanlife.

April 1, 2019 04:20 PM

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Chris Colin

Art + Architecture

How to Discover the Artistic Side of New Orleans

Designer Alexa Pulitzer is constantly inspired by the city.

April 18, 2016 07:55 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Travel Insiders

SoulCycle’s CEO on Exploratory Travel and the One Cuisine She Can’t Live Without

We caught up with Melanie Whelan to talk travel.

December 21, 2016 01:34 PM

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Danielle Walsh

Outdoor Adventure

Norway Is One of the World’s Happiest Countries. Is Friluftsliv the Secret?

Fjordside farms, foraged cuisine, and the Mountain Code: Norwegians claim to have a unique relationship with nature. Perhaps it’s something in their nature.

July 24, 2019 01:50 PM

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Lisa Abend

Where to Travel Next

The Austin of New Zealand Should Be Your Next Stop

In formerly-under-the-radar Wellington, the art scene is simply, gloriously, unavoidable.

August 8, 2016 04:14 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Restaurants + Cafés

How to Navigate Mexico City’s Food Markets

In stalls crowded with the freshest seafood, sweetest chilies, and spiciest tacos, one writer eats his way to the heart of the metropolis.

April 15, 2014 07:57 PM

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JJ Goode

How to Have the Most Relaxing Day in Mexico City

Cities We Love

How to Spend an Afternoon in Mexico City’s Roma Neighborhood

Where to dial back the hustle and bustle of Mexico’s capital

February 18, 2016 07:22 PM

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Sarah Baird

Where to Travel Next

How to Discover the Secret Little Tokyo of Beverly Hills

A small but lively Japanese scene is thriving in the glitzy city.

July 25, 2016 11:34 AM

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Carole Dixon

Family Travel

How the Eternal City Brought My Mom Back to Life

Before she lost her to cancer, an AFAR editor spent five days in Rome with her mom, learning how to live a fuller life.

February 28, 2018 08:26 PM

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Natalie Beauregard

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