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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.

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

A massive tiered building rising above the flat town below it.

Journeys: Europe

Budapest to Bucharest: Cruise 5 Countries in 9 Days

July 26, 2022 05:00 PM

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Emerald Waterways

Journeys: Cruise

Explore Greenland, a Land of Pristine Wilderness and Fascinating Legends

Venture north of the Arctic Circle and bask in the Midnight Sun

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Travel Tales

S5, E9: When Zebras Taught Me to Drive in Namibia

This week on Travel Tales by Afar, audio engineer Nicolle Galteland attempts to take a solo road trip through Namibia—if only she can figure out how to drive the car.

July 31, 2024 10:34 PM

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Journeys: United States

Immerse Yourself in Mountains and Mesas

July 16, 2022 02:33 PM

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Colorado Tourism

There are plenty of options for a respite from city life since you can get practically anywhere in Hungary in under three hours. The charming art-filled town of Szentendre is just a short train ride from Budapest and makes for a perfect half-day or day trip. Spend a day visiting wineries and exploring old cellar rows in Etyek, just a 45-minute drive from Budapest. To dig even deeper into Hungary’s wine culture, spend a few days in Villány, Tokaj, or Eger. Farther afield, Pécs, close to the Croatian border, offers enough museums and culture to fill several days. During the summer, practically all of Hungary heads to Lake Balaton to swim in the shallow water of one of Europe’s largest lakes.

Journeys: Wellness

What to Do in Eger, Hungary and Its Surroundings

July 15, 2022 06:10 PM

A view of stone walls and lakes over Sky Road in Galway County

Journeys: Food + Drink

Ireland’s Music and Culture Star in This 7-Day, Food-Filled Itinerary

Explore crafts, food, and music in the West and Northwest of Ireland on this weeklong trip.

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