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Peter Knego has gone to extremes salvaging at-risk history. He says it’s worth the gamble.

From its deserts to its reefs, Australia’s unique ecosystems have long been under pressure from human activity. Now some humans are helping nature push back.

This past season was the busiest—and deadliest—on record for Antarctica. Has the White Continent fallen prey to overtourism?

A well-trafficked tourist circuit links sights like Central Park, Times Square, and the Statue of Liberty. To discover the New York City the locals know, travel a little deeper.

Windjammers are century-old multi-masted sailboats that have been reborn as cruise ships run by young captains keeping history intact.

The Economist Intelligence Unit’s just-released Safe Cities Index ranks 60 cities around the world.

As we head into the holiday season, governors and mayors are are implementing stay-at-home measures and restrictions on businesses in an effort to curb a surge in coronavirus cases. Here’s what you need to know.

From lefse potato “tortillas” to Hmong cuisine, Minnesota offers a wealth of mouth-watering options.

Huntington Beach has evolved from a sleepy surf town into a hopping vacation hub. A born-and-bred AFAR editor offers tips on the best beaches, how to avoid the crowds, and where to get a taste of local favorites old and new.

The back-to-nature Arctic Bath Hotel and Spa features cozy cabins inspired by drifting timber and a full-service spa with hot and cold plunge pools.

This legislation, which is expected to pass in the House and be signed into law by the president, will protect 1.3 million acres of wilderness, expand several national parks, and establish five national monuments.

On a sartorial safari through the region, photographer Jessica Antola captured West African chic: complex head wraps, hand-spun accessories, and kaleidoscopic textiles with a story to tell.

Long Island’s wine country has grown up.

A great stargazing destination just got even better.

Coming face-to-face with the world’s biggest fish is one of the world’s biggest thrills. They may be sharks, but these giant creatures are actually quite docile and whether you want to swim with them or simply marvel at their size, here’s where to go.