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Restaurants + Cafés

Cheese Tea: The Bizarre Drink to Order Next Time You’re in Shanghai (or San Antonio)

The odd combo works much better than it sounds, and there’s a load of flavors to discover.

August 31, 2018 02:52 PM

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Kat Odell

Art + Culture

A Literary Tour of Tuscany

Set your senses alight with the sights and flavors of this legendary Italian region as you follow in the footsteps of famous writers throughout history.

Sponsored by The Marriott Bonvoy Boundless™ Card from Chase

Food + Drink

7 Hangover Foods From Around the World

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

December 30, 2021 04:37 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Tandem Bakery, Portland scenic, Norimoto Bakery

Restaurants + Cafés

Portland, Maine, Is America’s Best Bakery Town

From James Beard Award–winning sourdough to miso-scallion scones, Portland, Maine, is one of the country’s most exciting places to eat pastries and bread. Here’s where to go.

April 15, 2026 11:20 AM

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Regan Stephens

Trending News

Amid Devastation, Mexico City Unites

An AFAR writer recalls scenes of humanity and hope after a 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck the capital.

September 27, 2017 09:47 AM

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Allegra Ben-Amotz

A group of old friends who are dining at Buzi, a rechao restaurant in Taiwain.

Spring 2023

Move Over, Night Markets—Why Rechao Restaurants Are the Place to Be in Taiwan

Across Taiwan, rechao restaurants offer diners noisy, communal, no-frills, and positively joyful eating experiences.

May 2, 2023 04:19 PM

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Clarissa Wei

Hiking + Cycling

This 1,200-Mile Colorado Bike Trip Is a Cyclist’s Dream

With bike tour operator Cycle of Life Adventures, you can spend 26 days enjoying some of the state’s most stunning national parks and best trails.

February 13, 2020 07:44 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Packing Tips + Gear

9 of the Best Travel Backpacks for Your Next Trip

With load-bearing technology borrowed from the backcountry and styling fit for any city, these travel backpacks are ready for every adventure.

August 12, 2024 08:00 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

History + Culture

Travel Deeper Through Aboriginal Experiences and Natural Beauty in Australia’s Northern Territory

In a stunning landscape, spanning tropical islands to red deserts, this region of the land Down Under offers rich native heritage and history for a refreshing and rejuvenating trip.

Sponsored by Tourism NT

Where to Go in Winter

Why You Should Go to Charleston This Winter

As the weather cools off, Charleston’s art, food, and music scenes heat up.

November 8, 2018 02:09 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Tips + News

Norway Opens the World’s Most Scenic Public Restroom

The Ureddplassen, along the Norwegian Scenic Route Helgelandskysten, is no ordinary roadside rest stop.

March 27, 2018 07:27 PM

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Matthew Phenix

Summer 2025

Five Boroughs, One Mission: Visiting New York City’s Oldest Record Stores, Restaurants, Bars, and Bakeries

One writer travels across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island to explore some of the most exciting places in the city.

August 19, 2025 09:19 AM

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Harrison Hill

Hotels

11 Great Hotels in the Cayman Islands

From lively luxury to secluded romance and even laid-back bohemian vibes, these Cayman Island hotels offer something for everyone.

September 22, 2022 11:57 AM

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Mariette Williams

Cape Town in South Africa is just one of the destinations on Contiki's Garden Route tour.

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