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As with every aspect of airplane design, oval windows are not just an aesthetic choice but one rooted in physics and engineering.

Have you been waiting for the right moment to book an international trip? These destinations deliver more for your money right now.

It’s been a year, and you’ve been here with us for all of it. From your fascination with hut-to-hut hiking and generation-specific travel habits, to your dreams of private jets and long-haul train trips, these were your favorite Afar articles of 2025. Plus, see below for a peek at our editors’ favorite trips and hotels of the past year, and the destinations on our radar for 2026.

The city-wide celebration is back and ready to transport revelers to the 1700s.

The Avenue of the Volcanoes in Ecuador takes hikers from ancient village to ancient village.

Tom Kerss, an astronomer and chief aurora chaser for Norwegian cruise line Hurtigruten, reveals why we are so captivated by the northern lights, how to best find them, and the possible connection between auroras and extraterrestrial life.

You can visit 180 countries without getting a visa in advance, but these others require one.

Lie-flat seats, 4K high-definition screens, and sommelier-selected wine up the ante on Air France’s new front-of-the-plane seats.

Launching in spring 2026, a new route by luxury train operator Al Andalus will connect Madrid and Seville.

Across Spain, culinary stars are heading to tiny towns to give diners a taste of their heritage—and to help pave a path forward for places they love.

Picture ruins in a forest, an island volcano lake, and an astronomy site older than Stonehenge.

Arriving early encouraged.

An inviting bed within the terminal sure beats an uncomfortable snooze atop a row of gate chairs.

The San’in region, comprising the Tottori and Shimane prefectures, is a natural haven for those seeking a side of Japan without the crowds.

The neighborhood is perfect for wandering around and enjoying some of the best cuisine in the city.