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Split Rock Lighthouse is one of many scenic destinations on Lake Superior’s North Shore.

Journeys: Nature + Outdoors

8 Days Finding Minnesota’s Most Beautiful Lakes

Explore houseboat stays, canoe trips, and lakeside towns.

May 4, 2026 04:31 PM

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Explore Minnesota

Winter 2023

Read articles from this print issue of Afar Magazine.

January 10, 2023 01:04 PM

Sailing aboard the North House Folk School’s Hjordis schooner on Lake Superior

Journeys: Nature + Outdoors

7 Days of Waterfalls and Small Towns on Lake Superior

Swap the well-traveled sites for cozy stays, rugged shoreline, and waterfalls along Lake Superior’s North Shore.

May 4, 2026 11:58 AM

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Explore Minnesota

A vineyard overlooking a lake in the Napa Valley

Journeys: United States

Laid-Back Luxury Trip to Northern California Wine Country

August 1, 2022 04:29 PM

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Visit California

A crumbling glacier falls into the sea, creating a large wave

Journeys: Arctic

An Arctic Cruise to the Top of the World

December 21, 2022 07:41 PM

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Silversea

Journeys: Canada

Visit a UNESCO Site, Go White-Water Rafting, and Enjoy Glamping in This Accessible Canadian Region

Travel through these charming towns just outside of the Canadian province’s big cities on a seven-day itinerary.

Sponsored by The Nordics

Fall 2025

Read articles from this print issue of Afar Magazine.

October 28, 2025 09:23 AM

Journeys: Asia

An Elephant and Island Adventure in Thailand

September 29, 2022 08:50 PM

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Michael Holtz

Kids with one of Minnesota’s troll sculptures by Thomas Dambo.

Journeys: Family

A Family Travel Guide to Minnesota Lakes and Resorts

A week of lakeside stays, outdoor play, campfire stories, and easy travel days for a memorable family getaway

May 4, 2026 08:00 AM

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Explore Minnesota

Two people holding up two U.S. passports with a European city in the background

Unpacked, the Podcast

S5, E5: The Hidden History of the World’s Most Powerful Travel Document

On this episode of Unpacked, host Aislyn Greene talks with author Patrick Bixby—and discovers that the little book in your drawer is far more loaded, and far more recent, than you ever imagined.

March 24, 2026 11:05 AM

A figure hikes the top of dune. Large cliff formations are seen in the background

Journeys: Africa + Middle East

Experience Jordan’s Most Famous Highlights—From Amman to the Dead Sea

July 26, 2022 05:54 PM

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Visit Jordan

A temple surrounded by manicured gardens and a pond filled with pink water lilies in Chang Mai, Thailand.

Journeys: Asia

11 Days Exploring Thailand’s Cultural Tapestry

Visit small villages, enjoy a traditional Thai meal in a local home, and stay at an eco-resort built into a hill.

Sponsored by Tourism Authority of Thailand

Hotels

Hotels by Type

August 15, 2023 07:46 PM

Unpacked, the Podcast

S3, E20: It’s Time to Reclaim the “Tourist” Label

On this week’s episode of Unpacked, author and journalist Paige McClanahan shares what it takes to be a tourist who makes a positive impact on the places—and people— you visit.

September 5, 2024 03:08 AM

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