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If you’re a frequent traveler, chances are you have flown to, through, or from one of these international gateways. Here’s our guide to the world’s busiest airports.

For years, I’ve been searching for the perfect travel pant. After lots of trial and error, I’ve finally found them.

Sprinkled along the Nakasendo trail, centuries-old towns look nearly as they would have in the Edo period.

Boutiques, markets, galleries, and ateliers—discover why the Holy City is the region’s retail standard-bearer.

Diners and cafés along the Mother Road dish out nostalgic sweet treats, good enough to stay on menus for nearly 100 years.

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

Don’t let the city overwhelm you—use this local-created guide to find the best neighborhoods, shops, and food.

Consider these diminutive, historic towns for your next trip.

Delight the travel lover in your life—and feel good about your holiday shopping this year—with these 23 gift ideas from small businesses around the world.

From vintage and thrift shops to independent boutiques, support small businesses when you shop off the beaten path in Pasadena. Plus, where to eat.

When traveling, the line between cultural appropriation and appreciation can be finer than normal.

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

Here’s what to do, eat, and see in this tiny San Francisco neighborhood.

Explore the best of the city and get a true taste of LA culture and cuisine

From China to Colombia and Spain, we’ve highlighted some of the best markets, boutiques, and designers to support small, local businesses and unearth sustainable products to bring home with you.