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‘Rainn Wilson and the Geography of Bliss’ premieres on May 18 on Peacock. AFAR interviewed the actor and host about the surprising secrets to joy he found on his global quest.

Whether you’re hunting for rare Italian truffles or meeting Japan’s legendary pearl divers, these five adventures prove that the most memorable journeys often happen far from the well-trodden path.

A new electronic entry system will be implemented across Schengen borders starting on April 10. That will be followed by the ETIAS travel authorization requirement later in 2026. Here’s what travelers need to know.

European countries have again adjusted their policies after the United States was removed from the EU safe travel list—and the result is a wide variety of entry protocols, ranging from outright bans to no changes at all.

Following a recent jewelry heist, the famous Paris art institute is increasing admissions for select visitors and will use the added funds to overhaul its surveillance system, among other much-needed updates to the historic structure.

From European cruises along the Seine, Danube, Rhine, and Rhône, to adventurous explorations of the Nile, Magdalena, and Amazon, these are the best river cruises around the world to book in 2025.

The United States is back in the Henley Passport Index’s global top 10—kind of.

As rivers dry up during one of the worst droughts in recent European history, river cruise passengers should be prepared for last-minute itinerary changes.

The Trans-Mongolian Railway and an Orient Express-inspired itinerary from France to Türkiye are among the new rail journeys launched by small-group adventure travel company Intrepid.

You may know and love these destinations for their bustling urban centers or lush outdoor spaces, but they probably wouldn’t top your list for a top-notch seaside getaway. That is, until now.

Europe’s Schengen Area is about to move to a digital customs system, which will eliminate the need to physically stamp passports.

One of Paris’s biggest landmarks is playing host to a long-delayed Christo and Jeanne-Claude installation from September 18 to October 3, 2021.

Cyprus anticipates losing 70 percent of its predicted tourism-driven revenues this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, so to jump-start the industry, the government is allowing people to visit from European countries with low infection rates.

The digital health certificate meant to help facilitate travel is now up and running across the EU.

While the vast majority of carriers have dropped their mask requirements, there are still a handful of airlines that continue to mandate masks. Here’s a convenient list of the latest mask measures and recommendations for flights.