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AFAR’s SEO manager Jessie Beck booked a vacation to Japan and South Korea well before the COVID-19 outbreak began taking over international headlines. When she got on the ground, things were changing—quickly.

All major U.S. airlines require face masks, some are blocking middle seats, and they have all committed to enhanced cleaning measures. But with planes getting more crowded, are there added precautions travelers should take?

On your next trip to the Central American country, get immersed in Garifuna culture.

Plus how she got started in travel blogging, her Instagram obsessions, and how she stays curious about her own city

When you take the time to listen, the country speaks through the buzz of bees, the hubbub of the market, the desert wind.

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

A reader dedicated her company’s annual fundraiser to Learning AFAR and raised a bunch of money. All completely unsolicited.

In this series, we interview figures in business, entertainment, and fashion about their travel essentials.

In the aftermath of the fire that ravaged part of Sonoma County in October, a local journalist shares how travelers can best help the region.

Sure, you could pop into your favorite shop for a bar of fine, made-in-Ecuador chocolate. Or you could travel to the country for a choose-your-own chocolate adventure.

In the far-off Faroe Islands, where sheep outnumber people and intense weather has shaped the local diet for centuries, an unlikely food star is born.

A country that spent much of its history in isolation, Japan claims unique arts and crafts traditions that have been handed down from generation to generation, with little influence from the outside world.

Bermuda’s annual Restaurant Weeks bring bright, bold flavors to the island, while Spa Month has you covered with relaxing treatments in stunning locations. You just might forget it’s winter.

Festivals can be enormous fun, but they need advance planning and sometimes you might want to throw a bit more cash at the experience.

The islands’ tourism board is offering a $300 credit for any trips booked through their site.