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Amid the coronavirus pandemic, we all have a very personal approach to which experiences we’re more comfortable with and how to minimize risks. Two AFAR staffers share their different takes.

On a retreat with the wilderness outfitter Mountain Trek, one writer hikes through some of British Columbia’s finest wilderness—and, finally, hugs a tree.

In this series, we interview figures in business, entertainment, and fashion about their travel essentials.

The Italian cocktail is celebrating its centenary this year—here’s where to find the best ones from New York to Rome, according to 5 cocktail experts.

J.MAK is both the name of one of the biggest hotel representation firms in the travel industry and the nickname of the man behind the brand: Jon Makhmaltchi.

Afar’s team roamed wide in 2024. These were our favorite spots from a year of exploring.

Mongolia draws adventurous travelers with its pristine nature and uncompromised culture. The country’s increasingly popular Golden Eagle Festival is trying to figure out how to maintain those now that it’s in the spotlight.

From a two-cell jailhouse to a vintage bowling alley, here are the Lone Star State’s most eccentric stays.

From packing essentials to tips for making the most of the experience—this is what you need to know before your trip.

These are the AFAR editor-vetted tips and tricks (and apps and gear…) that changed the way we traveled in 2019.

For a city known for its food, these eight newcomers are worth a reservation.

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.

Bigger isn’t always better when it’s time to get away. Case in point: These smaller, off-the-radar enclaves across the United States are well worth the wander come wintertime.

From May through the early fall, Mexico becomes a wonderland of wild mushrooms—if you know where to look.

In a travel-packed year, we hiked in bogs, met mountain gorillas, and discovered much of the USA by EV.