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10 Border Walls That Artists Have Turned Into Powerful Protests

It takes a creative eye and the audacity to draw outside the lines to turn a symbol of division into a message of unity.

July 30, 2019 05:07 PM

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Maya Kroth

Travel Tips + Etiquette

10 Ways to Maximize Your Frequent Flyer Miles

September 23, 2015 08:52 PM

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Anna Mazurek

Restaurants + Cafés

4 Fresh Ways to Taste a New York Classic

New York chefs are rethinking the classic steak tartare (and there’s even a version for veggies!)

April 13, 2016 08:43 AM

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Matt Duckor

Ireland's Old-School Leap Year Tradition

History + Culture

In Ireland, Leap Year is for Marriage Proposals—Here Are 5 Romantic Spots to Do It

In Ireland, Leap Day is the day to turn the tables on proposals.

February 26, 2016 09:48 AM

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Yvonne Gordon

Where to Travel Next

How to Take the Houseboat Vacation of Your Dreams This Summer

The relaxing vacation that’s a little like a camping trip with all the amenities, a little like a private river cruise, and a whole lot of fun.

May 24, 2019 12:15 PM

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Sherry Ott

Health + Wellness

Tuning Forks, Singing Bowls, and Sound Baths: Where to Try Sonic Therapy in the USA

Noise can stress us out—but if used right, it can also ground us (and make for a memorable experience while on the road). Here are six places around the USA to have an auditory experience.

February 1, 2019 07:46 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Art + Culture

This Sort of Thing Can Only Happen in Ireland

The story of a graveyard, Guinness, and what happens when two music legends walk into a historic Dublin pub.

November 3, 2017 01:02 PM

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Serena Renner

U.S. Beaches

The Joys of Cleaning Up a Beach on Vacation

Whether you join an organized cleanup or simply spend 15 minutes tidying the sand around your towel, picking up trash on a beach can help you connect more deeply with your destination.

May 21, 2019 02:40 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Where to Travel Next

Why Travelers Should Set Their Sights on Uzbekistan

Here are 5 reasons why this Central Asian country should be on your trip wish list.

May 31, 2019 02:14 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Bermuda

Overview

May 23, 2018 03:05 PM

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Sandy Allen

Food + Drink

The Most Delicious Side of Belgrade Embraces Its Roots

In recent years, Belgrade has celebrated its more cosmopolitan side. But as Nicholas Schmidle discovers, the most appealing part of the city lies in its traditions.

April 7, 2020 02:43 PM

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Nicholas Schmidle

Epic Trips

Meet the Storyteller: Emma John

Writer Emma John sat down with us after appearing at AFAR Travel Tales, where she shared her memories of traveling to Venice.

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Where to Travel Next

It’s Time to Take a Fresh Look at Colombia

The city of Medellín has a new reputation: It’s a creative hub with high-minded food, boutique hotels, and easy-to-access natural beauty.

April 28, 2016 09:22 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

Food + Drink

A Day in the Life of a Food Forager

What it takes to source New England’s most delicious ingredients for the Ocean House hotel in Rhode Island

May 18, 2016 01:37 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Guadeloupe, Les Saintes, France - may 8 2010 : the archipelago of Les Saintes islands in caribbean sea

The Guadeloupe Islands

Overview

May 17, 2018 11:05 AM

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Lebawit Lily Girma

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