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To Uncover the Heart of Beirut, Take a Walk With This Local

After a four-year hiatus, Ronnie Chatah’s popular walking tours are once again helping locals and visitors dive deeper into the Lebanese capital.

April 26, 2018 04:56 PM

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Alexandra Talty

COVID + Travel

Vaccine Passports Have Become Much Easier to Obtain—Here’s How to Get One

Multiple states, larger pharmacies, healthcare networks, and independent apps now offer digital COVID-19 vaccine certificates.

November 17, 2021 08:21 PM

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Michelle Baran

Solo Travel

What Books Don’t Tell You About Solo Roadtripping in America

The reality of it.

September 2, 2015 07:58 PM

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Diana Smith

See Mexico City Through the Eyes of Joyful Skeletons on Dia de Muertos

History + Culture

A Photo Essay of The Dia de Muertos Celebrations in Mexico City

AFAR Ambassador Rachel Rudwall recently explored vibrant, joyful Mexico City, capturing the country’s most lively cultural tradition

Sponsored by Visit Mexico

Hiking + Cycling

Steep Canyons, Crashing Waterfalls, and Whales Galore: Northeastern Iceland’s Ultimate Road Trip

Reykjavík has its charms, but to get the most of all Iceland has to offer, it’s best to hit the road.

June 24, 2019 06:24 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Air Travel News

United Fliers Can Now Get A-List Treatment at LAX’s Private Terminal

The airline’s partnership with The Private Suite promises a paparazzi-free airport experience for privileged travelers.

May 29, 2018 02:46 PM

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Matthew Phenix

Hotels

How Sydney’s Hoteliers Are Saving the City’s History

Rather than constructing new glass boxes, hoteliers in Sydney are converting heritage buildings into boutique stays, helping to preserve a piece of the city’s character.

September 11, 2019 02:46 PM

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Sophie Friedman

Restaurants + Cafés

Miami’s Oldest Neighborhood Is Turning Up the Heat

The city’s most modern food is emerging from one of its oldest neighborhoods: Coconut Grove.

April 18, 2017 01:23 PM

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Evan S. Benn

Air Travel News

Which European Budget Airlines Can You Trust?

Following the collapse of Primera Air earlier this month, travelers may be wondering what the risks are when booking with Europe’s low-cost carriers.

October 26, 2018 04:26 PM

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Mike Arnot

Art + Architecture

This Small Town Is the Glassblowing Hub of the United States

If Netflix’s new glassmaking competition series “Blown Away” left you feeling inspired, head to this surprising hot spot for glassblowing and learn how to make your own masterpiece.

September 10, 2019 09:24 AM

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Kathleen Rellihan

Expedition Cruises

Say “Hello” to the World’s Most Luxurious Expedition Ship

A first look at the “Scenic Eclipse,” the newly launched mega-yacht with polar cruising capabilities, supersized suites, helicopters, and a submarine onboard.

September 9, 2019 07:33 PM

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Gene Sloan

Art + Culture

Et Tu, Globe? Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre Is in Danger of Closing—Here’s How You Can Help

As the world-renowned London theater teeters on the brink of permanently closing, AFAR’s editors reflect on what the Globe means to them.

May 23, 2020 12:14 PM

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Ann Shields

Destination Spotlight

5 Places to Visit in Nicaragua

One traveler shares her highlights from the Central American country.

February 3, 2016 07:38 PM

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Anna Mazurek

Restaurants + Cafés

How to Do Charleston Like a Chef

Where a former NYC chef eats and drinks in his new Southern home

September 22, 2016 08:50 PM

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Ashley Goldsmith

History + Culture

Beyond the Northern Lights: Stepping Into Finland’s Evolving Sámi Culture

For many, the thought of Finnish Lapland conjures images of reindeer and ancient traditions, but Europe’s oldest living indigenous culture is far from frozen in time.

September 3, 2019 07:30 PM

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Jill K. Robinson

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