AFAR Search

Summer 2022

24 Hours in the World’s Greatest Cities

Photos depicting urban centers around the world, from a morning commute in Addis Ababa to a night out in Havana.

October 6, 2022 12:18 PM

·

Sarika Bansal

Ocean Cruises

How to See the Best of Asia on a Cruise

Writer Anya von Bremzen takes a two-week-long Silversea cruise involving bubble baths, lots of food, and the ancient art of “villain hitting.”

September 24, 2018 02:43 PM

·

Anya von Bremzen

Tips + News

Life Slowly Returns to Normal in Beijing as Coronavirus Cases Fall

As some tourist sites welcome back visitors, authorities are limiting access to avoid crowds that might lead to further cross-infections.

March 24, 2020 02:31 PM

·

Associated Press (AP)

Snowport pop-up winter village in the Seaport District features more than 100 craft vendors, fun foods, and winter sports like curling.

Cities We Love

10 Reasons to Visit Boston Solo This Winter

From cozy cafés to snowy adventures, Boston offers solo travelers a memorable winter escape.

Sponsored by Meet Boston

Loyalty + Rewards

7 Spring Trips That Can Be Booked Entirely With Points and Miles

From a family trip to London to the beaches of South East Asia, there are some great spring vacation deals available—as long as you know where to look.

February 8, 2019 09:55 AM

·

Ramsey Qubein

What’s New In...

This Australian City Is Top of Our Travel List for 2025. Here’s Why It Should Be on Yours.

Destination dining and a newly expanded art gallery with a blockbuster surrealist exhibition await.

December 6, 2024 12:53 PM

·

Laura Dannen Redman

Museums + Galleries

Smithsonian Magazine’s Free Museum Day Canceled Over Coronavirus Fears

The 2020 event was supposed to take place on April 4, but was canceled as a public health precaution.

March 12, 2020 05:56 PM

·

Lyndsey Matthews

Reception area for the Aurora spa onboard the luxury Crystal ocean ships with a seating area consisting of a loveseat and two armchairs

Cruise News

18 Months After Bankruptcy, This Luxury Cruise Line Is Sailing Again

In 2022, Crystal Cruises went belly up. Now, two of the original ocean ships are back on the high seas—with some enticing upgrades.

August 4, 2023 06:37 PM

·

Bailey Berg

Cruise

Even If Your Family Has Never Been on a Cruise Before, This Might Be the No. 1 Reason to Consider It

Afar’s cruise writer, who has sailed on more than 170 ships, outlines the many ways in which cruises make travel easier and more enjoyable for a very specific group.

May 13, 2025 01:18 PM

·

Fran Golden

Tips + News

Japan Is Testing an Even Faster Bullet Train

The speed would make it the fastest of its kind in the world.

May 29, 2019 10:22 AM

·

Katherine LaGrave

Quetzal, a restaurant serving upscale Mexican fare, was among the recognized establishments .

Restaurants + Cafés

Canada Just Got Its First Michelin-Star Restaurants

Michelin Guides handed out stars to 13 Toronto restaurants as well as 17 Bib Gourmands.

September 14, 2022 08:08 PM

·

Joel Balsam

Hundreds of carved stone stupas in a field in Bagan, Myanmar

UNESCO World Heritage

18 of the World’s Most Incredible Ancient Ruins

These UNESCO World Heritage sites in Lebanon, Scotland, and Ethiopia are all worth the trip.

December 6, 2024 11:57 AM

·

Pat Tompkins

The Bueng Bua Boardwalk is over one kilometre long, and stretches over the Thung Sam Roi Yot marsh. It's the largest freshwater marsh in Thailand

Epic Trips

I Fed Elephants and Drifted Through Mangroves in Thailand—All in My Wheelchair

Tour operators are offering more accessible adventures throughout the country.

April 30, 2025 05:33 PM

·

Cory Lee

Natural Wonders

The Longest Lunar Eclipse of the Century Is Happening in July

If you’re based in North America, you’ll have to travel to see the blood moon on July 27. Here’s where to go.

June 28, 2018 09:12 AM

·

Lyndsey Matthews

Where to Travel Next

9 Things to Do in This Lesser-Known SoCal Town

You’ll find expansive public gardens, a historic comedy club, a top-rated theater, and more in Pasadena.

Search results for