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When the Past Brings Us Forward: the Modern Maya of Belize

For our Spin the Globe stories, AFAR usually sends a writer to a destination with as little notice as possible. This time, we sent photographer Dina Litovsky. Turns out Tel Aviv is her kind of place.

A rise in measles cases in the United States and abroad may have families with unvaccinated infants concerned about whether it’s safe to hit the road.

After a personal tragedy, Professor Maggie Mackeller restarted her life in a home at the end of the world.

As the city undergoes a hotel boom in the run-up to the Coronation, we round up the 15 best hotels, classic and contemporary alike.

Influential Canadians reveal their favorite under-the-radar places in the Great White North.

It consists of multiple sections, and even has an indoor-outdoor roller coaster.

By venturing from Jerusalem to Jordan on foot, Leon McCarron sought to immerse himself in the region’s rich history, connect with its people, and fight the Western world’s fear by reporting back on his experiences.

From the United States to South Korea, these countries have unique ways of observing Independence Day traditions.

Steve Aitchison, Senior Vice President of Capital Services at Pebble Beach Company, shares how a great resort is getting even better

As the world mourns for the Gothic cathedral in Paris, AFAR’s editors reflect on what the cathedral means to them.

Katowice has much more to offer than its proximity to Kraków.

Scuba diving is a great way to see the world. Here’s how to get started

There’s never been a better time to explore close to home.

Embarking on a glacier tour has often meant hopping on a gas-guzzling boat or bus; talk about an ethical conundrum. These ice-focused expeditions offer a more environmentally conscious approach.