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This week on Travel Tales by Afar, writer Santi Elijah Holley shares his 400-mile hitchhiking journey through Oregon—a leap of faith that tested whether a young Black man could find belonging in one of America’s whitest states.

Whether it’s bison steak in Casper, pancake feasts for Cheyenne’s most famous festival, or modern vegetarian cuisine in Laramie, Wyoming is a dynamic culinary destination that demands exploration.

Unearth roadside attractions and more with this itinerary for the Cowboy State, including fossilized dinosaur tracks at Red Gulch, the sacred indigenous site of Bighorn Medicine Wheel, and eclectic art galleries.

This seven-day itinerary invites you to explore the unparalleled scenic landscapes and the rich heritage of French Polynesia.

Discover a deeper side of French Polynesia aboard the m/s Paul Gauguin and visit Tahiti’s most culturally rich and adventure-filled islands.

In this week’s episode of Unpacked by AFAR, host Aislyn Greene visits Albuquerque to unpack the Southwestern city’s outdoorsy roots.

On this seven-day Colorado travel itinerary, adventure abounds—from National Parks, hiking, fat-tire biking and art to brewery tours, sleigh rides and skiing.

On this episode of Unpacked, four editors reveal how they chose the best off-the-beaten-path destinations for this year’s “Where to Go in 2025” list.

From Sundance to street murals, experience the city’s artistic flair.

Journey through Lima and Cusco in Peru, followed by the 15th-century Inca citadel of Machu Picchu before embarking on a small-ship cruise to see the wildlife of Ecuador’s Galápagos Islands.

Snorkel marked underwater trails and go to secluded bays where sea turtles graze in crystal-clear waters in the beautiful Virgin Island National Park in St. John.