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As a teen, writer Patrice Gopo couldn’t wait to escape her Alaska hometown. As an adult, she grapples with what it means to return.

Often bypassed in favor of shinier Seoul, the South Korean city of Busan—known for its beaches, bathhouses, and rich history—is a destination all its own.

We’re stocking up on outdoor clothing and gear for a couple of late summer, socially distanced adventures during this sale that runs until August 28.

Right in the heart of midwestern Michigan, the birthplace of Herman Miller’s legendary lounge chair is a midcentury design haven. Here’s why the small town is worth a big trip.

The Chicago Architecture Center now makes its home in the last skyscraper designed by midcentury modernism pioneer Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. AFAR got a behind-the-scenes tour.

Afar editors and contributors weigh in on the best travel gifts to give this holiday season, including some of our favorite luggage pieces, our go-to travel accessories, and parent-approved gear for kids.

Crack open your history books and then dig out your mittens: The past comes alive as temperatures fall at these primed-for-winter UNESCO sites.

Head outdoors and learn a new sport this winter, and you’ll enjoy benefits from boosting your immune system to improving your mood.

For decades, some people have held fast to the belief that the hometown of the holiday icon is in northern Finland—not the North Pole.

When communities share their culture on their own terms, everybody wins.

From biennials to a Picasso exhibition, these important shows are worth a special trip.

Graveyards aren’t always spooky—with their history and architecture, sometimes they’re downright delightful.

When in Reykjavík, do as the Vikings do.

An aspiring musician takes her violin to its birthplace and confronts a musical legacy.

As some regions open up from COVID-19 restrictions, we ask citizens what the post-quarantine world looks like.