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AFAR Conversations Recap: Talking Luxury Trends

From Afghanistan to Sierra Leone, photographer Maria de la Guardia finds beauty and purpose in the most misunderstood corners of the world. Here, she shares the complicated realities of documenting stories during war.

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

We almost missed these shows nailing it because we were so busy laughing.

When it comes to vacations, big-name cities often get all the glory. But far from the overwhelming crowds of a metropolis, one traveler finds himself unexpectedly welcomed like a guest in a small city.

This simple yet often-overlooked strategy can yield welcome gifts, free food, and even room upgrades.

These aren’t your average soups, salads, and sandwiches—the luncheonette is getting a major update.

This goes way beyond a burger and fries

In a virtually inaccessible part of Alaska, there’s a little lodge that takes travelers places very few have been before.

Next year, the cruising scene grows with fresh launches, far-reaching new routes, and a focus on sustainability.

With 24 hours’ notice, AFAR sent writer Wells Tower into the mazelike markets and Lucha Libre dens of Mexico’s notoriously misunderstood megalopolis.

An AFAR Ambassador Spends a Week Learning Italian in the Eternal City

Slip into a secret garden. Climb to a rooftop oasis. Stroll an elevated park. To get a fresh angle on a city, take a walk on its green side.

From using an alter-ego alias to messing up perfect pedicures, there’s more to evaluating a hotel than you might think.

Once you get past the rapids, a whitewater rafting trip down the Zambezi River becomes a rugged, floating safari.