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As the federal government moves to industrialize Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, one photography project explores how the oil drilling would impact the wildlife and indigenous communities who’ve long inhabited the land.

With everything from UNESCO World Heritage sites and a Dark Sky Preserve to abandoned islands and modern cities, Canada’s most easterly province is ripe for adventure.

International travelers—and most especially residents of and visitors to China—have a lot to contend with due to coronavirus containment efforts. Experts analyze whether the extreme measures will ultimately prove effective.

Who doesn’t love artistic havens, high-altitude wines, and a remote national park?

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

The plan is set to begin in Phuket on July 1. If successful, it could be expanded to include destinations such as Samui Island, Krabi, Pattaya, and Chiang Mai in October.

Here’s how cruise lines are handling sailings in the Middle East region during the Israel-Hamas War.

There’s a reason vibrant, sun-soaked Puerto Rico is known as the island of enchantment, and it has everything to do with its glistening shoreline. Here are standout, lesser-known stretches of sand for those looking to relax and refresh.

One writer’s journey through coastal towns and bustling cities—with music and food as the perfect pairing.

A complete guide to the new Tren Maya, which will have 34 total stops in the states of Quintana Roo, Yucatán, Campeche, Tabasco, and Chiapas. Here’s how to book tickets, how much it costs, and what to expect on board.

The combination of ecological beauty and fragility in these unique islands makes them worth visiting—and protecting.

From kayaking with wild dolphins to wandering cobblestone streets in search of secret gardens and alleyways, get outside in South Carolina’s Holy City for an abundance of distinctly immersive activities.

And you can buy them easily here in the United States.

This October, two lucky guests will be the only occupants on Andesite Mountain in Big Sky, Montana. Here’s how to secure this one-time-only Airbnb listing.

They’re offering free entry or hosting hikes and volunteer events as part of REI’s annual campaign to get people outside on the day after Thanksgiving.