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Art + Culture

The 8 Art Shows You Need to See in Europe This Spring

From biennials to a Picasso exhibition, these important shows are worth a special trip.

February 26, 2018 01:26 PM

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Kimberly Bradley

Art + Architecture

10 U.S. Art Exhibitions Worth Traveling for This Fall

The season is filled with thought-provoking displays that you won’t want to miss.

August 27, 2019 09:36 AM

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Allison C. Meier

Hotels

The World’s Coolest, Quirkiest Hotel Jobs

From an on-site falconer to a sleep ambassador, these hotel jobs go way beyond the usual bellhops and concierges.

March 7, 2018 01:25 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Hotels

5 of Texas’s Quirkiest Hotels

From a two-cell jailhouse to a vintage bowling alley, here are the Lone Star State’s most eccentric stays.

October 11, 2017 03:38 PM

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Anna Mazurek

History + Culture

As a Traveler, How Do You Walk Sarajevo’s Bridge to the Past?

With 24 hours’ notice, AFAR sent writer Michael Clinton to the reborn capital of Bosnia-Herzegovina 20 years after a siege that broke the world’s heart.

October 11, 2016 12:48 PM

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Michael Clinton

History + Culture

Exploring Asia’s Surprising New Capital of Cool

The capital of Malaysia has become a hotbed of art and design. Kuala Lumpur’s most influential residents guide AFAR through five of the city’s creatively charged neighborhoods.

December 7, 2017 02:19 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Art + Architecture

The Louvre Abu Dhabi Opens, Bringing High-Watt Art to the Arab World

After a decade in the making, the UAE outpost of the renowned Paris museum opened to the public on November 11, 2017.

November 17, 2017 01:57 PM

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Deborah Williams

Charleston

Overview

August 2, 2021 05:42 PM

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Angela Fleury

May / June 2021

Next Stop, K-Pop: A Dizzying Tour of Seoul’s Pop Music Scene

Dad loves travel. Teen loves Blackpink. Put them together and what do you get? A musical journey through South Korea’s capital city.

April 22, 2021 08:11 PM

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Eric Weiner

History + Culture

Yes, Venice Really Is Sinking

What’s the rush? By 2100, the city will sink at least another six feet.

May 31, 2016 06:58 PM

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Angelica Marin

Food + Drink

On the Trail of Cochinita Pibil, the Yucatán’s Ancient Barbecue Tradition

The deliciously messy dish is to Mexico what pulled pork is to the American South.

June 10, 2019 04:33 PM

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Allegra Ben-Amotz

Epic Trips

Yes, You Can Help Save Endangered Species on Your Next Trip

If you’ve ever wanted to live out your childhood dream of being a marine biologist or even an archaeologist, try booking a trip with a research bent: it’s easier than you think.

August 9, 2018 05:03 PM

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Jeff Grossman

Epic Trips

Why a Trip to Rwanda Will Stay With You Long After You’ve Left

A country once divided by hatred is showing the world how to heal. For travelers, it’s a destination where both nature and humanity inspire awe.

May 22, 2018 07:05 PM

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Tom Rachman

Outdoor Adventure

Norway Is One of the World’s Happiest Countries. Is Friluftsliv the Secret?

Fjordside farms, foraged cuisine, and the Mountain Code: Norwegians claim to have a unique relationship with nature. Perhaps it’s something in their nature.

July 24, 2019 01:50 PM

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Lisa Abend

Family Travel

This Company Doesn’t Want You to Worry About Packing Baby Gear Ever Again

This company is revolutionizing the way parents travel with kids

January 20, 2017 07:07 PM

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Matt Villano

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