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Beneath the cutting-edge surface of Shanghai lies a trove of fascinating history. As the city turns to that past to inform its future, a local weighs in on the hotspots across his hometown.

With a little smart accessorizing, you can make even the lowliest hotel room cozier, quieter, and more connected.

Three residents give us the local color.

The secret to becoming a smarter—and more open-minded—traveler? Self-defense training.

After an adventure-packed week, AFAR Ambassador Ryan Neal Cordwell reflects on the fascinating characters he encountered who’ve made their mark on this thriving desert city.

Plenty of people resolve to read more every year. And what better reading challenge than to enjoy books by female writers from countries across the globe? Here are some selections to get you started.

Underground in the world’s largest city, a fever for all things country lives on through line dancing, big hats, and even bigger personalities.

Get a bird’s-eye view of L.A. from these vertiginous drinking spots.

This weeklong excursion traverses four scenic byways and juxtaposes bustling Denali National Park, the most popular in the state, with the less visited but no less impressive Wrangell–St. Elias.

We chat with the first American female captain of a megaship and learn how she started out, what it’s like to live on a cruise ship, and the most interesting day she’s ever had at sea.

When a skeptical swimmer takes the plunge in Fiji, she discovers a whole world she had been missing—underwater.

In a world where Christmas feels more and more similar around the world, festivities in Copenhagen remain traditional, charming, and unique.

Lions, elephants, and zebras are great, but you don’t have to go on safari to fall in love with these less-visited parklands in countries across the continent.

Sir Richard Branson’s eulogy for the beloved airline is full of heart—and a few surprising references.

These skills will help you succeed in capturing the perfect shot.