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Writer and musician Emma John travels south to find the beat—and birthplace—of a special kind of Mississippi music.

AFAR editors hand-picked these apps to make traveling easier at every step of your trip, from outlining a packing list and booking hotels to figuring out exchange rates and translating words.

These 6 essential reads explore the reasons behind summiting the world’s highest mountain.

The new 3,000-acre idyll will be socially and environmentally conscious, a town and a travel destination in one.

The Greek government now has a strict set of guidelines to protect the animals.

During Nyepi, the Hindu holiday honoring the new year, stillness and quiet sweep the island. Here’s what it’s like—and what to know if it’s happening when you’re visiting.

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

For centuries, millions of people have visited the town in southwestern France, hoping for healing.

Check into these Western accommodations for everything from riding, roping, and good old-fashioned R&R.

Violence erupted across the country after the killing of a cartel leader last month, but conditions vary by region. Ahead of spring break season, here’s a look at the security situations in various popular vacation destinations.

From honoring new beginnings to welcoming the harvest season, here are eight festivals and holidays that celebrate our stately friends.

More companies and organizations are striving to make hotel stays more welcoming to the LGBTQ+ community. But what does it take for a hotel to be truly LGBTQ+ friendly?

The meaning behind the vibrant symbols that make this holiday so joyful

These eerie, abandoned settlements have fascinating histories.

Plus, general manager Fabrice Moizan tells us not to miss the Nutella doughnuts or frosé