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Maggie Shipstead, author of the novel “Great Circle,” hadn’t written a word when she first arrived in the Norwegian Arctic seven years ago. Here’s how she found seeds of inspiration in the most barren of places.

Here’s The Best Way to See the Stunning Sights of the Canadian Arctic

On the world’s via ferratas—or “iron roads”—you can scale cliffsides, brave suspension bridges, and take in some spectacular scenery, all while being clipped to safety.

Some of these hikes are well known, some underrated. All are Afar tested and approved, bringing you closer to the Earth.

As travel to Japan continues to boom, we rounded up 23 of the best hotels across the country, many in sublime—and often less-visited—destinations.

The network now includes 701 protected nature reserves in 124 countries around the world.

Travel by private jet and maximize your time with these world wonders.

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.

The 2018 additions to UNESCO’s World Heritage List include an ancient city in Oman and Buddhist mountain monasteries in Korea.

These are the hotels, events, and museums that will make you want to plan a trip to Napa Valley this season.

AFAR took in the scene this week at the famous monument where police were observed asking people to stand or face fines.

New Orleans tries to turn the tide on the colorful trash left after the parades and parties are all done.

Local and international graffiti artists have helped transform these destinations into open-air exhibitions of urban creativity.

In order to curtail bad behavior, Rome has transformed its temporary and rarely enforced bans into permanent law.

In the Italian island’s cobblestoned capital, a centuries-old craft has few remaining practitioners.