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Hiking + Cycling

Walk This Way: A Complete Guide to Hiking Etiquette

Hiking is immensely popular these days. Here’s how to do it right.

June 9, 2021 05:26 PM

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Chadner Navarro

Cities We Love

Three Remarkable Days in Cologne

Home to Cologne Cathedral, and filled with Romanesque churches, pedestrian-friendly streets, and world-class museums, one of Germany’s oldest cities also happens to be its liveliest.

Sponsored by the German National Tourist Board

Air Travel News

This Airline Is Getting a Major Upgrade to Some of Its Business-Class Seats

Lie-flat seats, 4K high-definition screens, and sommelier-selected wine up the ante on Air France’s new front-of-the-plane seats.

June 22, 2023 08:10 PM

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Bailey Berg

Natural Wonders

How to Glamp Under the Midnight Sun in Norway This Summer

Stay in a traditional Sami tent—or lavvu—outfitted with fine linens while exploring the archipelago.

May 23, 2019 04:16 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Venice, Italy - 10.15.2023: Aсqua alta on San Marco square in Venice. Queues of tourists on special flood protection platforms in Venice.

Here’s what to know about the higher fee to enter the floating city—and who doesn’t have to pay it.

November 12, 2024 12:03 PM

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Erica Firpo

El Capricho is a building, located in in Comillas in Cantabria region of Spain

Art + Architecture

See Gaudí Architecture Without the Crowds in These Spanish Cities Beyond Barcelona

On the 100th anniversary of his death, there’s never been a better time to seek out Antoni Gaudí’s lesser-known works across northern Spain.

May 29, 2026 01:18 PM

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Robin Catalano

Road Trips

The 7 Best Drag Shows, Queer Nights, and Welcoming Bars Along Route 66

These safe and celebratory havens welcome people from all walks of life.

May 15, 2026 03:05 PM

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Matt Kirouac

Food + Drink

These 6 Restaurants Are Only Reachable by Boat

Whether heading to a floating restaurant or a tiny island outpost, traveling to these dining rooms is half the fun.

May 5, 2026 12:56 PM

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Tae Yoon

AFAR Advisor

Why Your Clients Will Love Dreaming About This Next-Level Wine Destination

Fuel travel inspiration with the Australian state of New South Wales, their truly unique wines, and innovative dining amid a gorgeous landscape.

Sponsored by New South Wales

VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, CANADA, MARCH 2018: SILHOUETTE, CLOSE UP: Young female tourist in a comfortable bathrobe moves the curtain and observes airport while drinking tea in her hotel room

Hotels

The Strange Magic of an Airport Hotel

Travel can be unpredictable, but for one writer, a reliable stay near the airport is a comforting constant—and sometimes, even a treat.

April 28, 2026 12:26 PM

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Hannah Walhout

A family enjoys a walking trail at Caloosahatchee Creeks Preserve East.

Family Travel

Where to Go in Fort Myers with the Whole Family

White-sand beaches, outdoor adventures, and all-ages activities make family time in the Fort Myers area effortless.

Sponsored by Fort Myers - Islands, Beaches and Neighborhoods

Every September, Everglades City holds a Blessing of the Stone Crab Fleet, a festival to celebrate the area’s signature seafood and those who deliver it.

Food + Drink

Key Lime Pie Is Fine, but This Is Florida’s Real Signature Dish

Stone crab claws are the Sunshine State’s most beloved delicacy, and there’s no better place to eat them than Everglades City.

April 20, 2026 10:23 AM

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Terry Ward

Epic Trips

Why the Great Barrier Reef Should Be on Your Bucket List

The Australian natural wonder is truly unlike anything you’ve ever seen.

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