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In 1995, UNESCO’s General Conference declared April 23 to be World Book and Copyright Day. Here are some of the best ways to honor it this year.

From the United States to South Korea, these countries have unique ways of observing Independence Day traditions.

After AFAR staffers recently reported longer-than-average wait times, we asked U.S. Customs and Border Protection what the holdup was.

Residents of the UNESCO-protected city of Gjirokastra are calling for government help to keep their businesses afloat as pandemic pains linger.

After a 19-month renovation of hotel, a former Park Hyatt Tokyo sommelier returns to find that, more than 30 years after its debut, it retains its spacious rooms, disciplined design, and citywide following.

Barryland reopened in 2025 as a sleek space dedicated to the giant, gentle Swiss icons.

There’s only one thing more fun than a college town and that’s a college town without any homework in sight.

On the heels of a gutting life change, a Colorado-based writer discovers a pathway through her grief, one 14,000-foot mountain at a time.

Experts weigh in on the pros and cons of spending a bit more for a cabin class that bridges the gap between business and economy.

One writer travels to “La Serenissima” and finds that time is no match for Venice’s magic.

Explore an ancient library, climb aboard a replica of a ship that carried Irish immigrants to America, and follow in the footsteps of James Joyce.

From where you apply to how much it costs, here’s the scoop on how to get (or renew) your passport.

A remote valley in the Italian-speaking Swiss canton of Ticino is home to villages embracing a pastoral lifestyle in harmony with nature—electricity not included.

Canada’s most populous city is a treasure trove of hidden gems—if you know where to find them.

Sophisticated new accommodations and increased access to archaeological sites offer fresh reasons to visit the Eternal City.