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On a mountain gorilla trek with Volcanoes Safaris in Rwanda and Uganda, one traveler learns about the human side of great ape conservation.

As the women-led protests in Iran continue to escalate, Negin Farsad—who grew up in the U.S., but spent years visiting her extended family in Tehran—reflects on the oppression she’s witnessed.

Scent is inexorably linked to memory. Author Maggie Downs explores what makes aromas so enduring—and how we can sniff out more powerful travel experiences.

Even when it’s cold and rainy, Paris is still Paris—here’s how to make the most out of an off-season visit.

A writer discovers that walking Great Britain’s many footpaths is more than a lockdown salvation—it’s a civic duty.

These five regional establishments are all family-owned and reveal the local character of their destinations from California to Nebraska.

You’ll be treated to Swiss chalets, fondue, and dramatic, big powder runs at these historic resorts.

Leave the beaches behind for sites that speak to this Caribbean island’s complex history.

Ride in the basket of a hot air balloon, paddleboard on the Rio Grande, and nosh on chile-covered everything in New Mexico’s largest city.

AFAR reviewed dozens of plus-size rain jackets, puffy coats, and ski jackets for women to find the right one for every kind of weather you might encounter this winter.

Coffee and tea are drunk nearly everywhere, but what people around the world eat to start the day varies widely.

Interested in moving to the islands for two months? Here’s how to sign up.

Coming face-to-face with the world’s biggest fish is one of the world’s biggest thrills. They may be sharks, but these giant creatures are actually quite docile and whether you want to swim with them or simply marvel at their size, here’s where to go.

For more than a decade, Sicily has been trying to revive its villages by selling vacant houses. Writer Lisa Abend heads to the largest island in the Mediterranean to see how life has changed.

Whether you want a secluded stretch of sand perfect for sunbathing or a lively spot with water sports galore, there’s an Aruban beach for every type of traveler.