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A panoramic, high view of shade structures with thatched palm roofs on a thin peninsula of white sand surrounded by the ocean at Renaissance Island, Aruba.

Journeys: Food + Drink

Must-Try Restaurants in Aruba

From local seafood to Dutch-Caribbean fusion, this four-day travel itinerary covers it all.

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Unpacked, the Podcast

S3, E31: How to Navigate the New Rules of Tipping

In this episode of Unpacked, we chart a stress-free path through the new world of tipping.

December 3, 2024 12:10 PM

A foggy city at night from the top of a skyscraper. Headlights light busy avenues

Journeys: Africa + Middle East

A First-Timer’s Trip to South Africa

December 17, 2022 03:35 PM

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Ignacio Maza

Filmmaker Daniel Troia pictured cycling down a two-lane highway on a clear, sunny day.

Travel Tales

S5, E4: Why This Man Biked Across the United States—Without Any Food or Money

In 2018, filmmaker Daniel Troia set out to see if the country is really as divided as it seems—by cycling across the country with no food or money. This week on Travel Tales by AFAR, he shares what he learned.

June 25, 2024 10:27 AM

Why Winter Is a Great Time to Visit Yosemite

Unpacked, the Podcast

S2, E34: It’s Time to Plan Your Winter Travels—Here’s How.

In this week’s episode of Unpacked by AFAR, the three members of AFAR’s mighty destination team tackle all things winter travel.

September 26, 2023 11:41 AM

<i>Braided Heritage</i>, the new book by culinary historian Jessica B. Harris.

Travel Tales

Wait, Coleslaw Is What? The Surprising Tales of Classic American Foods

This week on Travel Tales by Afar, Dr. Jessica B. Harris shares the strands that make up America’s culinary braid.

July 31, 2025 05:57 PM

Beaches, backwaters, and tea and spice plantations aside, there’s a lot of history to be enjoyed in Kerala. Stroll around <a href="https://www.afar.com/places/fort-kochi-kochi">Fort Kochi</a>, the historic core of the city, and travel back to the time of spice traders and merchants along the lanes of <a href="https://www.afar.com/places/jew-town-kochi">Jew Town</a>, past the Paradesi Synagogue. Visit the Santa Cruz Basilica and St. Francis Church, before heading to Mattancherry to enjoy the murals and temple art at Mattancherry Palace, a 1555 gift from the Portuguese to the Raja of Kochi. Kerala is home to some of the biggest temples in India and is a popular pilgrimage destination, with temples like the historic <a href="https://www.afar.com/places/sri-padmanabhaswamy-temple-thiruvananthapuram">Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple</a> in Thiruvananthapuram, the Guruvayur Temple in Guruvayur, and Vadakkunnathan Temple in Thrissur.

Travel Tales

S6, E12: The Ambassador, the President, and Me: an Unlikely Reunion in India

This week on Travel Tales by Afar, author Charmaine Craig reveals how an unexpected reunion—and resulting trip to India—changed her future.

August 28, 2025 10:05 AM

View of a walkway to the beach at Captain Quarters Resort

Journeys: United States

A Weeklong Myrtle Beach Itinerary for the Whole Family

This stunning stretch of South Carolina coast is perfect for a multigenerational trip that the whole family will love.

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Unpacked, the Podcast

Unpacked, Five Questions: When a British Writer Meets the Cape Cod of the Midwest

On this Unpacked, Five Questions, Emma John visits Door County, Wisconsin, and uncovers friendly communities, surprising wineries, Cedarburg’s antique shops, and Washington Island’s old‑time music tradition.

October 28, 2025 02:22 PM

A vast flat plain bordered by snow-capped mountains

Journeys: Oceania

An Itinerary to Tasmania and New Zealand

January 28, 2023 04:58 PM

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Azamara Club Cruises

A purple sky and light blue waters during sunset at Cottesloe Beach, Perth, Australia

Journeys: Food + Drink

Western Australia’s Best Restaurants, Wineries, and Hikes

Food and rugged beauty star on this nine-day itinerary in Perth and the Margaret River Region for nature lovers and foodies alike.

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