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Often bypassed in favor of shinier Seoul, the South Korean city of Busan—known for its beaches, bathhouses, and rich history—is a destination all its own.

In our annual Travel Vanguard awards, Afar honors nine companies that in 2024 have been working to improve the world and how travelers experience it.

Despite President Biden’s executive order stating that international arrivals must comply with the CDC’s quarantine guidelines, no federally mandated quarantine is currently being implemented or enforced.

The conflict in Ukraine has travelers rethinking upcoming trips to Europe. Security experts weigh in on whether there is cause for concern.

Nearly one month after wildfires erupted in the Pacific Palisades and Altadena, L.A. residents and locals speak up about why now is a crucial time for travelers to visit and how to do so respectfully.

From two long-awaited riverboats in Colombia, to a new Ritz-Carlton mega-yacht and reborn ships that will sail the Great Lakes, these are the cruise ship launches we’re most excited about in 2025.

Sensei Porcupine Creek takes an ultra-personalized, science-based approach to nutrition, rest, and physical therapy.

As new entry fees for international travelers take effect at several of the country’s busiest parks, these destinations offer equally striking landscapes without the added costs.

Pride Month in New York left me feeling jaded. A hop across the pond helped me newly see the value of celebrating LGBTQ community.

The UNESCO-listed island of Socotra faces an onslaught of sustainability challenges, from climate change to an Instagram-fueled tourism surge.

As of June 15, anyone from the United States can travel to Portugal if they provide proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR or antigen test.

Skip Phuket’s crowds for tranquil Koh Yao Noi, get intentionally lost in Bangkok’s alleyways, and savor northern curries at night markets in Nan province.

Día de los Muertos is celebrated to honor the lives of ancestors and to acknowledge the ever-revolving cycle of life and death.

One of the world’s greatest archaeological sites still has scientists guessing.

A new generation of Gee’s Bend quilters are stitching to uplift their community.