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Hiking + Cycling

An Epic Trek Through Sweden’s Reindeer Country

A trek through the awe-inspiring countryside of northern Sweden can put everything into perspective.

June 7, 2016 07:12 PM
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Jennifer Kahn
Travel Tales

14 Times Travel Went Really, Really Wrong for AFAR Staffers

14 Times Travel Went Really, Really Wrong for AFAR Staffers

June 18, 2015 09:38 PM
Epic Trips

The Truth I Learned From Taking a Gap Year Abroad

An AFAR editor shares the perspectives she gained on a long-term backpacking trip through Latin America.

December 2, 2016 06:28 PM
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Sarah Buder
Restaurants + Cafés

How Does a Traveler Find the Real Mumbai?

AFAR chose a destination at random and sent writer Catherine Lacey, with 24 hours’ notice, to the west coast of India, where a teeming city was the stuff of dreams.

February 17, 2016 12:27 PM
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Catherine Lacey
Festivals + Events

How I Became Obsessed with Slovenia’s Fuzzy Springtime Demons

A trip to one of Europe’s most unusual celebrations helps a traveler beat the winter blues.

February 1, 2018 12:30 PM
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Sara Button
Where to Travel Next

6 Things That Will Happen to You When You Visit Martha’s Vineyard

6 Things That Will Happen to You When You Visit Martha’s Vineyard

August 19, 2015 06:07 PM
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Danielle Walsh
Expedition Cruises

A Trip to Greenland Will Make You Feel Small—and That’s a Good Thing

On an expedition cruise to the ruggedly beautiful Arctic, one traveler discovers her inner outdoor adventurer.

September 27, 2017 09:46 AM
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Colu Henry
The Future of Travel

These Are 5 of the World’s Most Peaceful Places to Visit

They’re some of the safest places to travel—and some of the most beautiful, too.

July 17, 2017 11:49 AM
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Anna Mazurek
Family Travel

Leap of Faith: 1 Dad, 2 Teenagers, and a Last-Minute Trip to Oman

Pulitzer Prize–winning author Anthony Doerr watches his twin boys jump from cliffs as his preconceptions melt away.

April 1, 2019 03:02 PM
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Anthony Doerr
History + Culture

What I Learned Hawking Sweet Potatoes with a Street Vendor in Taiwan

When one traveler volunteered to spend the day helping one of Taipei’s Sweet Potato Mamas with her food cart, she learned that the best views of the city are found at street level.

September 19, 2017 06:15 PM
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Anna Mindess
Islands

Island Beauty: Chanelle de Lau of Curaçao

Island Beauty: Chanelle de Lau of Curaçao

June 1, 2017 10:00 AM
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Curaçao Tourist Board
Holiday Travel

23 Photos That Prove Tokyo Does Halloween Better

In Japan’s capital, costume-clad crowds take classic Halloween celebrations to another level.

November 2, 2015 04:37 PM
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Danielle Walsh
Tips + News

What Life Looks Like in Countries Coming Out of Lockdown

As some regions open up from COVID-19 restrictions, we ask citizens what the post-quarantine world looks like.

May 27, 2020 02:46 PM
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Terry Ward
Epic Trips

The Unexpected Road Trip You Need to Take Now

Namibia may not be the first place that comes to mind when you think “road trip,” but that’s about to change.

July 5, 2017 04:42 PM
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Dana Brindle
Destination Spotlight

5 Ways Haiti Will Put A Spell On You

5 Ways Haiti Will Put A Spell On You

September 16, 2015 02:47 PM
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Nina Dietzel

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