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Food + Drink

Pop Quiz: Test Your Soda Knowledge

How well do you know some of the most popular U.S. drinks?

July 19, 2017 07:37 PM

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Pat Tompkins

AFAR Advisor

Where to Find The Best Highlights of Germany

We talk to two travel insiders about the charm of Germany’s smaller cities, and the Christmas markets—and food—not to miss.

December 17, 2020 08:56 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Outdoor Adventure

On Your Next Trip to NYC, Scale a Skyscraper—for Fun!

Would you try the world’s highest open-air building ascent? We tested out City Climb and are here to tell the tale.

November 18, 2021 03:07 PM

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Hillary Richard

History + Culture

Australia’s Best Aboriginal Tours

Explore Australia’s natural offerings, learn how to play the didgeridoo, and—most importantly—learn about this indigenous culture.

February 3, 2017 04:19 PM

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Sue Gough Henley

Finland

Overview

July 22, 2024 02:34 PM

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to Calm Your Travel Anxiety

Tips for the anxious traveler

January 6, 2020 01:54 PM

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Julia Cosgrove

Tips + News

Nepal Reopens to Adventure Travelers

Mountaineers and trekkers who agree to quarantine for a week at a hotel in Kathmandu—among many other restrictions—are now welcome back to Nepal.

November 4, 2020 02:20 PM

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Binaj Gurubacharya

History + Culture

5 Fantastic Reasons to Visit Curaçao Now

Beyond the sublime, crystalline waters of the surrounding Caribbean Sea, Curaçao’s vibrant culture and one-of-a-kind experiences offer travelers a marvelous, mind-opening trip.

Sponsored by Curaçao Tourism Board

May / June 2021

Inside the Thrilling, Slightly Terrifying World of Austrian Hut-to-Hut Hiking

In Austria, where the Alps cover 62 percent of the country, hiking is just a part of regular life. An intrepid American writer laces up his boots.

April 13, 2021 05:37 PM

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Chris Colin

Festivals + Events

NYC’s Magical Restaurant 1683 Will Pop Up in Los Angeles for Three Nights Only

Designed to evoke Germany’s fairy-tale Black Forest, the pop-up takes its culinary lead from chef Daniel Humm of New York’s Michelin-starred Eleven Madison Park.

April 6, 2018 01:26 PM

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David K. Gibson

Epic Trips

Why Canada’s Pristine Wilderness Is Best Seen on a Heli-Hike

Flying over dramatic alpine scenery to remote ridges in the Canadian Rockies offers thrills and vantage points that few have experienced.

October 7, 2019 04:09 PM

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Tim Chester

Art + Culture

Experiencing Colombia Through its Myths, Legends, and Folklore

From tales of gold to the music of the plains, delve into the storied traditions that make this South American country so fascinating.

Sponsored by The Marriott Bonvoy Boundless™ Card from Chase

Where to Travel Next

18 Places to Go in 2018

Wondering where to travel in 2018? We’ve got you covered.

December 7, 2017 02:24 PM

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Staff

Tips + News

Costa Rica Opens to All U.S. Travelers—No COVID Test or Quarantine Required

Starting November 1, any American can travel to Costa Rica. All that’s needed? A medical form and health insurance.

October 26, 2020 09:45 PM

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Michelle Baran

Woman carrying skis in parking lot wearing ski jacket.

Packing Tips + Gear

We Tested 40 Jackets for Plus-Size Travelers—These Are the Best

AFAR reviewed dozens of plus-size rain jackets, puffy coats, and ski jackets for women to find the right one for every kind of weather you might encounter this winter.

October 12, 2023 05:53 AM

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Naomi Tomky

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