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Festivals + Events

The Best Lunar New Year Celebrations in the U.S.

These four cities are all set to ring in the Year of the Dog

February 3, 2016 06:42 PM
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Georgia Freedman
Bars + Nightlife

8 of San Francisco’s Best Rooftop Bars to Drink At

“Getting high” in San Francisco can also mean pairing city views with your cocktails at a sophisticated sky-high lounge.

February 12, 2019 01:58 PM
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Kimberley Lovato
Winter Sports

Mushing Mastered: 7 Lessons From a First-Time Dog Sledder

Dog sledding experiences are growing in popularity. Here’s what to keep in mind if you want to try mushing responsibly.

March 25, 2019 07:50 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
Solo Travel

The World’s Northernmost Pilgrimage Route Is in Norway—and Almost No One’s Heard of It

Unlike the cramped, crowded Camino and other famous trails, the St. Olav Ways is so unknown that it’s almost a secret.

January 18, 2019 07:33 PM
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Jacqueline Kehoe
Road Trips

The Complete Guide to Taking an RV Road Trip in the U.S.

For travelers who are ready to hit the road in a recreational vehicle, these are the resources you will need to get rolling.

October 6, 2020 12:59 PM
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Michelle Baran
Food + Drink

Who Makes the Best Pastries in Spain? The Nuns, of Course

A pilgrimage for Seville’s convent pastries requires a sweet tooth—and a little faith.

September 26, 2016 05:37 PM
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Anna Vodicka
May / June 2021

Embracing the Unknown in Rio de Janeiro

On a last-minute trip to Rio de Janeiro, author Carmen Maria Machado luxuriates in beach feasts, practices small talk—and confronts her travel anxiety.

January 12, 2021 04:30 PM
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Carmen Maria Machado
Food + Drink

9 of the Craziest State Foods

9 of the Craziest State Foods

June 30, 2015 02:10 PM
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Danielle Walsh
Solo Travel

An Epic Solo Safari Through Kenya

AFAR Ambassador Megan Murphy reflects on why one is the perfect number on safari

November 6, 2018 04:54 PM
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Megan Murphy
Art + Culture

Minerva: The College with the World as Its Campus

The inaugural class of students will live and study in seven cities on four continents during a four-year program.

August 8, 2016 12:01 PM
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Tommy Alexander
Hiking + Cycling

How I Encountered the Kindness of Strangers in One of the Wildest Places in the World

On a bicycle trip through Patagonia, one writer found more than just nature.

June 7, 2017 02:48 PM
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Tommy Alexander
Tips + News

High Line Architects Turn Historic Brooklyn Sugar Factory Into Sweet Riverside Park

From the landscape architects who designed Manhattan’s popular elevated park comes a playful public space along the East River in Brooklyn’s Williamsburg neighborhood.

June 6, 2018 02:25 PM
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Natalie Beauregard
Travel for Good

Travel Better: How to Be a Better Traveler

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.

January 6, 2021 09:12 AM
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Staff
Restaurants + Cafés

Heading to Boston? 6 Fun Things to Eat

You won’t want to miss these unusual treats.

May 12, 2016 07:46 PM
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Aislyn Greene
Founder’s Note

Your Guide to What’s New on AFAR.com

Explore like never before with the newly improved site.

July 31, 2017 04:08 PM
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Greg Sullivan

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