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Experiencing a new culture can be one of the best parts about traveling—here’s how to engage with local communities respectfully.

Rena Priest, poet laureate for Washington, shares her perspective on her home state—and her poetry.

The Ala Kahakai celebrates traditional Hawaiian culture; it has been in continuous use since the Polynesians arrived on the Big Island.

An increasing amount of science-backed evidence shows that spending time in nature can reduce stress and anxiety. Good news: It’s easier than you think to reap those benefits on your next vacation.

AFAR got a sneak peek inside the new airport lounge in Concourse A.

The U.S. Geological Survey warned residents of Hawai‘i’s Big Island to be ready to evacuate if lava flows start heading toward populated areas.

The renowned Smithsonian Institution is infusing Ponant sailings with high-quality educational programming and exclusive access to notable historical and cultural sites.

Ponant’s “Le Commandant Charcot” is the world’s only Polar Class 2 passenger ship capable of navigating through dense, dynamic fields of floating ice. For the first time, it’s bringing passengers to Canada’s St. Lawrence and Saguenay Rivers in winter.

Since it debuted in 1969, the 747 has served as a cargo plane, a commercial aircraft, and the Air Force One presidential aircraft, but it has been rendered obsolete by more profitable and fuel-efficient models.

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In Sheridan, the spirit of the West is alive and well all year long, whether you’re exploring the outdoors deep in the heart of the backcountry or discovering a bounty of impeccable craftwork on display in town.

Sensory evaluation expert Orietta Gianjorio on how to better savor your food—and your travels.

Cruises often get a bad rap for not offering much in the way of fitness or outdoor adventure. But there are some thrilling itineraries with adrenaline-fueled excursions, from polar expeditions to invigorating river cruises.

Route 66’s attractions aren’t just along the roadside—they’re in the night sky, too.

Go off the beaten path in the Peach State to reap the scientifically proven benefits of “blue spaces,” Southern style.