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History + Culture

Hands Down, This Is the Coolest New Bridge in Vietnam

You could say that the designers behind Vietnam’s viral pedestrian bridge truly deserve a round of applause.

August 1, 2018 04:01 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Museums + Galleries

Get Ready to Fall in Love With This Hip, Seaside City in Southern France

The best way to explore laid-back, many-cultured Marseille is by following your stomach. Trust us, this goes way beyond bouillabaisse.

May 17, 2019 02:47 PM

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Lauren Sloss

AFAR Advisor

Travel Agency Obsession: Essentialist

How this agency uses a network of editors to keep travelers happy.

January 16, 2020 12:27 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Epic Trips

On a Cruise to the Remote Arctic, Where Polar Bears Roam (for Now)

What an expedition cruise in the rugged yet fragile High Arctic can teach travelers about the planet.

October 10, 2022 01:44 PM

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Bailey Berg

4 Days In

4 Days in Alberta: Dogsledding, Cave Tours, and Indigenous Campfire Stories

The Canadian province is a winter wonderland filled with memorable scenery and thrilling adventures.

November 20, 2025 10:21 AM

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Jennifer Malloy

Restaurants + Cafés

There’s a New Cheese Conveyor Belt Restaurant in London and It’s Spectacular

The new restaurant offers 25 different British varieties under constant rotation. AFAR visited to sample the cheeses.

September 10, 2019 05:51 PM

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Lottie Gross

Cities We Love

The Hottest Handbag in Paris Comes With a Story

The latest “It Bag” in the City of Light has a pedigree that goes back generations.

September 10, 2019 12:39 PM

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Sara Lieberman

Epic Trips

A Vacation Home For Your Entourage

The Encore Resort at Reunion in Orlando, Florida has houses with anywhere from 3 to 13 bedrooms. Here’s a look inside one of their largest homes

Sponsored by Encore Resort

Epic Trips

The World’s Most Magical Places to See the Northern Lights

This is your year to see the aurora borealis. Here’s where and how to see this most astounding of celestial shows in 2026.

March 9, 2026 08:42 AM

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Sarah Buder

Art + Architecture

In the UAE, Fine Art in the Fast Lane

Motorists on the 100-mph superhighway between Dubai and Abu Dhabi can tune in to a radio-guided art gallery.

February 23, 2018 11:50 AM

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Matthew Phenix

Beaches

The Best Way to Help Hurricane Relief in the Caribbean? Book a Trip

The tropical islands need your support more than ever—and these travel initiatives are making it even easier to give back.

November 3, 2017 03:02 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Packing Tips + Gear

Restock Your Toiletry Bag With These Amazon Prime Day Beauty Deals

A few of our favorite travel-size toiletries and health essentials are on sale right now.

October 13, 2020 05:17 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

History + Culture

Beyond the Northern Lights: Stepping Into Finland’s Evolving Sámi Culture

For many, the thought of Finnish Lapland conjures images of reindeer and ancient traditions, but Europe’s oldest living indigenous culture is far from frozen in time.

September 3, 2019 07:30 PM

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Jill K. Robinson

Tips + News

Travel Begins to Bounce Back in China During Golden Week Holiday

While the number of people traveling is still down from last year, numbers show travel is beginning to rebound in China.

October 9, 2020 06:01 PM

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Zen Soo

Epic Trips

An Epic Road Trip Across America

Embrace the “slow travel” movement by driving cross-country at your own pace.

Sponsored by The Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Card from Chase

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