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From a shipping container in Portland, Maine, to the world’s largest indie bookstore in Portland, Oregon, these are Afar staffers’ favorite bookshops.

With creepy doll heads in San Antonio and murder-cabin vibes in Louisville, these horror bookshops are worth traveling for.

From raising up underserved communities to fighting book bans, these indie shops are on a mission.

Local author Ashley English recommends the city’s best bookstore, year-round hiking spots, where to drink coffee among plants, and other things to do, see, eat, and drink for a mindful trip to the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Two of Europe’s largest railway companies, Eurostar and Thalys, are merging to create a high-speed network that will better connect the U.K., France, the Netherlands, Germany, and Belgium.

In a new book, journalist Stuart Husband and photographer Horst A. Friedrichs profile the agonies and ecstasies of 50 bookstores around the world.

AFAR and AmaWaterways took to the Dutch and Belgian waterways in celebration of a different kind of cruising, with an award-winning ship, exclusive—and active!—experiences, locally sourced cuisine, and more.

From indie bookstores to readings and events, here are some great ways to experience the city’s literary scene.

Argentina’s capital city has something for everyone. But these five are a little less expected than the usuals.

Make the most of your readerly passions at these global cities recognized for their vibrant literary communities.

Why now is the time to travel to Portland.

By the 13th century, many major European cities had established beguinages, or enclosed communities for women looking to live in relative freedom. What remains of them today?

You’ll find expansive public gardens, a historic comedy club, a top-rated theater, and more in Pasadena.

Already thinking about transatlantic travel possibilities for next year? The airlines are, too. Delta is the latest to roll out its new summer schedule for flights across the pond in 2025.

From iconic venues like City Lights in San Francisco to community gathering spots for food-obsessed readers, this list covers some of our top bookstores in the state.