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Politics may be the foundation of the nation’s capital, but culture is what makes the district shine. Meet three local luminaries ensuring the city remains a creatively invigorating place for residents and visitors alike.

The landmark exhibit was forced to close in spring to curb the spread of the coronavirus. Now, here’s how you can still see the expansive collection—and where else to find Raphael’s art (online) throughout the Eternal City.

Live like a local in the Emerald City with these home-away-from-home Airbnbs in neighborhoods from Capitol Hill to Ballard.

Sip, eat, and hike among the vines while getting to know this vast and varied wine region.

Explore Buddhist temples, learn about traditional textiles, and hop on a motorbike for Michelin-starred fine dining.

When AFAR’s special cruise correspondent got back out on the open water for the first time since the start of the pandemic, things didn’t go quite as planned.

The world’s largest global collection of hotels and resorts has launched a contest to stay for free at its hotels over the course of 300 days.

Old religious buildings are finding new life as locals get creative about preserving their city’s heritage.

Learn about the Irish capital’s place in literary history, taste rare whiskey at the source, and take in the brisk sea air along a meandering coastal trail.

The Academy Award–nominated film shows a distinctly local side of Mexico City’s Roma neighborhood before it became a trendy spot for travelers. Here’s where you can still find the old-school essence that you see onscreen.

The National Park Service’s new permit system combats madding crowds, parking dramas, and other growing problems at the summit.

The curved structure will resemble a giant rock rising from the shores of Andøya, a northern Norwegian island that’s considered one of the world’s best places to spot migrating whales.

The success of the U.S. vaccination rollout is a celebratory achievement, and CDC’s formal blessing for vaccinated people to travel is a boon.

Author Lauren Shockey’s colorful book presents hangover cures and remedies found across the globe, in the form of traditional and delicious dishes.

In the acclaimed documentary “A Tuba to Cuba,” NOLA’s Preservation Hall Jazz Band travels to the Caribbean in search of the sounds that gave birth to jazz. Here’s how to follow in the band’s footsteps on a visit to the island nation.