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The majority of the people and places affected by October’s wildfires are agricultural workers and family-owned wineries. Locals are banding together to help the victims—and you can help, too.

As residents of the Caribbean island rebuild in the wake of two devastating hurricanes, the commitment to community—and each other—is stronger than ever.

For Negin Farsad, traveling to Jamaica for a psilocybin retreat started as a gig. After a week of tripping, she found it was about much more than getting high.

The move comes at a time when travelers are pressuring tourism operators to act more ethically—especially when it comes to animals.

Luxury travel will never go back to the way it was before, and the travel industry—through top travel advisors, hotels, cruise lines, and destinations—has the power to lead the way.

When Will McGrath followed his wife, Ellen—a sociologist specializing in AIDS research—to Lesotho, he knew little about the African country. Less than a year later, he became Moshoeshoe.

AFAR Ambassador Rachel Rudwall recently explored vibrant, joyful Mexico City, capturing the country’s most lively cultural tradition

Yosemite National Park ensures that the call of the wild is heard by all thanks to its varied services and amenities for the deaf and hard of hearing visitors.

Flying with kids can be challenging enough. Finding out that your seating assignments have been split up only adds unnecessary stress. Here’s how to make sure your brood stays together while up in the air.

Eco-friendly, animal-friendly voluntourism.

Volunteering at an orphanage can do more harm than good.

What is it like to take a road trip through the U.S. during the coronavirus pandemic? AFAR deputy editor Jennifer Flowers shares her experience.

Hotels and restaurants have become a model of grace and generosity even as they face one of their biggest challenges in recent history.

Most tourists haven’t heard of it. Many Bahamians haven’t been there. Here’s why Cat Island should be your next island getaway.

An earthquake registering 6.9 on the Richter scale hit the popular Indonesian vacation islands of Lombok and Bali on August 5. Here’s what travelers need to know about the current situation.