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Gorilla trekking in Rwanda—with a number of new rules in place.

For more than 150 years, the International Watch Company has been a standard bearer for fine Swiss time pieces. Here’s what it’s like to go behind the scenes at their new workshop.

A lava expert’s tips prove that getting up close and personal with lava isn’t just possible—it’ll probably be the coolest thing you do on your next trip to Hawaii.

From a feather-light folding bike to off-road roller skates, we’ve found five brilliant ways to celebrate the season.

The sprawling space features a labyrinth of immersive kaleidoscopic projections that respond in real time to the movements of museumgoers.

Ride the rails, grab a paddle, and relax with thoughtful hotel packages.

From Cerrillos Hills in New Mexico to Kachemak Bay State Park in Alaska, hikers, campers, and outdoor adventurers will want to add these 13 best state parks in the West to their outdoor adventure list.

With trails through canyons, lava tubes, deserts, and even ancient ruins, Arizona’s diverse landscape is a hiker’s paradise.

Go beyond Bourbon Street to drink up New Orleans history and culture at these fascinating small-scale museums.

Freestanding, clawfoot, or heated with geothermal power—these private outdoor bathtubs take relaxation to a deeper level.

Abbas Mousa of The Moth, who attended the AFAR Travel Tales event in New York this August, shares thoughts on travel and why podcasts have soared in popularity.

Where are we actually going in 2020?

How can we use the great pandemic pause to make sure our next adventure not only leads to personal fulfillment, but global wellness? Here, AFAR makes its travel pledges for 2021 and beyond.

Breakfast tacos, margaritas, and killer concerts? Yes, you can get those in your living room. You can even create your own little Barton Springs too.

These were the stories we were most excited to read—and share—this year.