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AFAR’s resident introvert and in-house extrovert share tips for how they’ve met new people on their solo trips.

Can hotels keep travelers—and the earth—safe at the same time during a pandemic?

Afar’s team roamed wide in 2024. These were our favorite spots from a year of exploring.

On a mountain gorilla trek with Volcanoes Safaris in Rwanda and Uganda, one traveler learns about the human side of great ape conservation.

Just in time for summer, the Shirley Chisholm State Park is here.

Here is why Bermuda is the perfect vacation spot for every kind of family

An earthquake registering 6.9 on the Richter scale hit the popular Indonesian vacation islands of Lombok and Bali on August 5. Here’s what travelers need to know about the current situation.

In Paris, the streets show off domes, spires, and monuments that attract millions of visitors every year. But beneath this architectural splendor, there’s an entire subterranean world.

Exploring locations that provide the stunning backdrop to stories written and created in—or inspired by—Scotland adds up to an illuminating, unforgettable trip.

From banning large cruise ships to regulating Airbnb rentals, responsible tourism advocates see a new path forward for Venice postpandemic.

From Selma to Little Rock, meet the women who risked their lives to make America’s parchment paperwork mean something.

What do Clive Owen, man-made waterfalls, pork katsu, and Barry Manilow have in common? They’re all captivating London this summer.

Want to know your bibimbap from your banchan? Our primer to classic Korean dishes, sides, sauces, and tipples can get you acquainted with this popular cuisine.

In Wyoming and South Dakota, stunning settings and exciting ways to explore make for the ultimate getaway.

Anyone who has ever flown from the United States to South Africa knows it can be a very long journey, and layovers only make it longer. But United Airlines is hoping to make getting there a bit more seamless with a new direct service.