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One of the most popular day trips from Reykjavík, this dramatic and scenic rift valley is both the historical site of Iceland’s Viking parliament and a geological wonder in its own right. Among the highlights are the Almannagjá cliffs, where the island’s chieftains and most of the Icelandic population traditionally congregated for an annual Alþing (general assembly), the last of which was held as recently as 1798. Wooden walkways around the park lead to other sites of interest like the black-roofed Þingvellir Church and Þingvallavatn, the largest natural lake in Iceland. There are also waterfalls, flower-filled valleys, and abundant wildlife. It is possible to organize a diving trip to explore the tectonic rift that divides the Eurasian and North American plates, and there’s a visitor center with great views and decent coffee as well as exhibitions and a gift shop.

United Voices by AFAR brings local Puerto Rican content creators and AFAR editors together for the first summit of its kind in Puerto Rico.


United Voices by AFAR reúne a creadores de contenido puertorriqueños locales y editores de AFAR para la primera cumbre de su tipo en Puerto Rico.

In this episode of Unpacked, we chart a stress-free path through the new world of tipping.

On this week’s episode of Travel Tales by AFAR, Dolly Parton opens up about her new hotel, HeartSong Lodge & Resort, and the ways travel has shaped her life.

UNESCO got it right when it declared Quito’s historical center the world’s first Cultural Heritage site. Hidden among the baroque churches, cobbled streets, and colorful markets lies a square of endless entertainment. If you find yourself in Plaza Grande on Sunday, then cancel your plans for the rest of the day. From morning to night, this square, no bigger than two soccer pitches, chimes with traditional music, vendors peddling their wares, theatrical performances, and religious preachers. On stone benches, gray-bearded men strum the hypnotic sounds of pasillo music. Sprawling up one side of the Catedral de Quito’s steps, hundreds of locals watch a group re-enact Ecuador’s fight for independence. Up the other side, howls of laughter bellow against the 16th-century white walls as a face-painted comedian delivers his routine. Then, as the clouds above the Presidential Palace turn a deep red later in the day, suited men divulge the secrets of the Bible in front of studious locals.

Hike in national parks, swim at the base of waterfalls, and soak in thermal waters on this weeklong trip to the Kimberley.

Eat your way through D.C. with a four-day itinerary of top restaurants, food museums, markets, and unique stops like a zoo and a cookbook shop.

Learn more about Puerto Rico through its creativity and rich heritage, from street art to world-renowned paintings and more.

Travel off the beaten path through Caguas, Cayey, and Aguas Buenas for a trip immersed in the outdoors that helps protect and preserve this Caribbean Island.

On this episode of “View From AFAR,” Adam Burke, President and CEO of Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board, talks about his dream of having 1 million people employed in the city’s tourism industry.

Hike the national rainforest, kayak the bioluminescent bay, and experience some of the Caribbean Island’s best wellness retreats on this trip designed to refresh all your senses.

Taste your way around the Caribbean Island—from chocolate and coffee to ice cream and roasted pork—on this self-guided road trip.

Swim in crystal-clear waters, snorkel vibrant coral reefs, and relax on secluded beaches during this eight-day Caribbean yacht cruise.

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