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Contrary to popular belief, hiking, biking, and surfing aren’t the only things Santa Monicans do. There are countless ways to indulge in this Southern California city and, yes, make up for all those calories burned.

In Wales and Portugal, flying mammals have taken roost in unusual places.

Why do we feel the need to collect mementos—including the good, the bad, and the ugly—out on the road?

What to wear, what not to pack, and how to go beyond the typical safari—here’s what you need to know before visiting Kenya.

Getting the chance to see the Sistine Chapel without throngs of tourists is an almost religious experience. Here’s how to do it.

Slow-cooked reindeer, seaweed-infused bread, smoked salmon, award-winning cheese, and Arctic berries are among the regional foods passengers will experience while sailing the beauty of Norway from Bergen to Tromsø.

Coming to an airport near you: COVID-19 testing and flu shots ... at the spa.

Who are the people you just can’t shake? In the new book “Letter to a Stranger,” 65 writers explore the remarkable power of those they’ll never really know.

This fall’s most important new food books transport readers to destinations near and far.

Afar editors and contributors weigh in on the best travel gifts to give this holiday season, including some of our favorite luggage pieces, our go-to travel accessories, and parent-approved gear for kids.

With more than 130 years of experience, Hurtigruten knows a thing or two about creating magical experiences by sea.

Take a detour from the world famous falls for a weekend trip to its artsy sister.

The traveling public has been rocked by a series of airline accidents in 2025, raising alarms about commercial aviation safety. But are fears of flying justified? We asked aviation experts for their take on the situation.

Aruba, Curaçao, and Bonaire have postcard-perfect beaches and plenty of activities—plus, they’re outside the Caribbean hurricane belt.

On a Venice Simplon-Orient-Express rail journey from Italy to France, guests experience slow, intentional travel in all its glory on classic Art Deco train cars.