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Only 650 miles away from the North Pole, Svalbard is unlike any place you’ve ever seen.

For more than a decade, Sicily has been trying to revive its villages by selling vacant houses. Writer Lisa Abend heads to the largest island in the Mediterranean to see how life has changed.

Our picks for the 15 best new hotels in the world.

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See 12 world heritage sites along the most beautiful Swiss roads in this cultural tour-de-force.

The storm has been downgraded to Category 2 but is still inflicting major damage throughout the Hawaiian Islands.

With 24 hours’ notice, AFAR sent writer Tom Rachman to Vienna where, on his quest to discover 
the soul of the Austrian capital, he 
stumbled upon the city’s 
darker side.

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Close to a year after the world’s largest rhino translocation took place, near-threatened white rhinos are in good health and having calves in Rwanda’s Akagera National Park. Plus: Retreats in Africa that offer the chance to see—and support—rhinos during your stay.

What historic and artistic experiences does The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel have to offer? We asked the people who live there.

The 12-week adventure features stops in Asia, the Middle East, Africa, the South Pacific, North and South America, and Europe. What’s more: All proceeds go toward the Pakistani activist’s nonprofit.

Passengers on the global airline alliance can look forward to earning miles on Royal Air Maroc and Fiji Airways in the future.

These were the stories we were most excited to read—and share—this year.

There are numerous factors that determine how and when a new nonstop flight gets launched. Here’s a peek into the complex process.

Of course, you’ll want to ride a cable car and view the Golden Gate Bridge when you visit the City by the Bay, but to learn why people keep leaving their hearts here, hit the hills and explore this multifaceted place.