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Here’s what to do to get to know the multifaceted City by the Bay, from classic attractions to quirky events.

After learning more about Ancient Odysseys—which links travelers with excavation sites open to amateurs—one writer heads to New Mexico to pick up a trowel.

The Vineta Hotel, now part of Oetker Hotels, revives a 1926 landmark, with fewer rooms, Mediterranean dining, and updated design.

Memorable gardens thrive on nearly every continent, in cities, deserts, and even in the Arctic Circle. Here’s a global tour, with stops at 15 of the prettiest.

Packing for your surf-and-sand vacation is as stress-free as a day at the beach, thanks to this easy reference guide to your essentials for a week.

German startup success FlixBus is set to inaugurate service in Southern California and the Southwest this summer.

Start dreaming of the Australian state of New South Wales—with 14 boutique wine regions on Sydney’s doorstep, you’ll have your choice of unique wines, innovative dining, and idyllic landscapes to discover.

Here’s what incoming scientists and workers are doing to make sure Antarctica remains COVID-19 free.

Huntington Beach has evolved from a sleepy surf town into a hopping vacation hub. A born-and-bred AFAR editor offers tips on the best beaches, how to avoid the crowds, and where to get a taste of local favorites old and new.

Swimply lets you rent someone’s backyard pool by the hour across all 50 states—and we tested it out to see what it’s like.

Self-contained RVs seem like the perfect way to head out of town on an adventure right now, but there are a number of things to keep in mind so that you can travel safely and responsibly.

This legislation, which is expected to pass in the House and be signed into law by the president, will protect 1.3 million acres of wilderness, expand several national parks, and establish five national monuments.

A must-attend event for jazz lovers, offering a week-long celebration of jazz’s legendary icons and emerging stars.

For thousands of years, Indigenous women have played an important role in stewarding the country. A new generation of rangers is carrying on that legacy.

Following in Tubman’s footsteps, the women completed a 116-mile journey from Cambridge, Maryland, to Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, in five days.