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From jungle hikes to swimming alongside manta rays, UnCruise Adventures has an itinerary for every type of active traveler.

In 2020, bushfires burned more than half of Australia’s natural wonder. Thankfully, the flora and fauna have begun to return—as have the visitors.

AFAR’s special cruise correspondent reviews the recently launched 100-passenger Silver Origin, which is bringing passengers to paradise in high style.

Outdoor experiences—from hiking through rainforests to kayaking with sea turtles—abound in this island destination. Raimundo Espinoza, founder of Conservación ConCiencia, gives recommendations on the most fun and feel-good ways to travel here.

In January, Ecuador designated a new marine reserve in the Galápagos, preserving a critical migratory route for the islands’ most at-risk wildlife.

National park guards and scientists doing field work on pink iguanas living on the volcano’s slopes were evacuated.

As Ecuador reopens to international visitors, we recall a trip earlier in 2020 that feels like a lifetime ago.

Does a COVID-19 vaccine give you a green light to see the world? What have we learned from the pandemic about being a good traveler? Here, we explore how we should re-enter, where they’re welcoming us, and why we need to greet our global neighbors with respect.

All passengers age 16 and older must be vaccinated when the cruise line resumes its sailings in June.

With no tourists for more than seven weeks, officials estimate that the remote islands have lost at least a quarter of expected annual income so far.

Sometimes the lessons we learn while traveling come from the most unexpected teachers.

For our November/December 2019 issue, AFAR editors journeyed to every continent and returned with tales of waterfalls in the jungle, helicopter flights in the mountains, and martinis in the bar car of the world’s most famous train. Read on to be inspired for your next adventure.

From tips on when to go to exactly how much sunscreen you’ll need to pack—here’s what you need to know before taking an expedition cruise to the Galápagos Islands.

Friendly Planet’s Peggy Goldman talks with AFAR about the recipe for a successful travel experience.

If you don’t think cruising is for you, you may soften your stance when you see the groundbreaking ship that Celebrity Cruises debuted in the wildlife-filled archipelago.