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Winter 2022

Read articles from this print issue of Afar Magazine.

January 10, 2022 01:25 PM

Unpacked, the Podcast

S3, E27: From Gullah Geechee to Beach Jams: Peeling Back the Layers of Myrtle Beach

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is more than its sandy shores. In this week’s episode of Unpacked, we dive in.

October 22, 2024 12:12 PM

West Virgina New River in New River Gorge National Park and Preserve Visit West Virginia

Journeys: Nature + Outdoors

5 Days of Rafting and Hiking in the New River Gorge

From beginner-friendly climbing and zip lines to epic white-water rafting and a guided Bridge Walk, this national park in West Virginia has it all.

Sponsored by Visit West Virginia

A few people kayaking in the canals of Copenhagen, Denmark

Journeys: Europe

6 Long Summer Days in Copenhagen

Kayak the Danish capital’s canals and take spectacular day trips to Dragør and North Zealand with this summer itinerary.

June 18, 2024 09:55 AM

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VisitDenmark

Journeys: Canada

From Supporting Small Businesses to World-Class Boutiques, How to Shop Toronto

Check out vintage boutiques, designer shops, and more discoveries in Toronto’s dynamic retail scene on this four-day itinerary.

September 11, 2023 01:41 PM

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Destination Toronto

A panoramic view of the red cliffs and green foliage of a Subway Tunnel in Sedona, Arizona

Journeys: Wellness

Plan the Ultimate 8-Day Desert Wellness Journey

Enjoy spas, swimming holes, stargazing, and forest bathing with this eight-day travel itinerary.

Sponsored by Alabama’s Beaches

A tray of fresh pastries from Diane's Place, where James Beard Award–nominated pastry chef Diane Moua brings her fine dining skills to recipes of her Hmong heritage.

Journeys: Food + Drink

4 Days in the Twin Cities for Food and Art Lovers

Enjoy James Beard Award–winning restaurants and internationally renowned art without the crowds.

May 4, 2026 11:57 AM

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Explore Minnesota

Beaches, backwaters, and tea and spice plantations aside, there’s a lot of history to be enjoyed in Kerala. Stroll around <a href="https://www.afar.com/places/fort-kochi-kochi">Fort Kochi</a>, the historic core of the city, and travel back to the time of spice traders and merchants along the lanes of <a href="https://www.afar.com/places/jew-town-kochi">Jew Town</a>, past the Paradesi Synagogue. Visit the Santa Cruz Basilica and St. Francis Church, before heading to Mattancherry to enjoy the murals and temple art at Mattancherry Palace, a 1555 gift from the Portuguese to the Raja of Kochi. Kerala is home to some of the biggest temples in India and is a popular pilgrimage destination, with temples like the historic <a href="https://www.afar.com/places/sri-padmanabhaswamy-temple-thiruvananthapuram">Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple</a> in Thiruvananthapuram, the Guruvayur Temple in Guruvayur, and Vadakkunnathan Temple in Thrissur.

Travel Tales

S6, E12: The Ambassador, the President, and Me: an Unlikely Reunion in India

This week on Travel Tales by Afar, author Charmaine Craig reveals how an unexpected reunion—and resulting trip to India—changed her future.

August 28, 2025 10:05 AM

A cell phone taking a photo. The subjects of the photo are three millenials underneath a sign reading: "Brunch Goals."

Journeys: United States

The Ultimate Long Weekend in Scottsdale

August 1, 2022 04:58 PM

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Carl Grupp

A woman walking through a bamboo forest in Kyoto

Journeys: Asia

The Best 12-Day Japan Itinerary for First-Time Visitors

Sample sake, craft sushi, soak in hot springs, and meditate with a monk on this journey through Japan’s heart.

Sponsored by Intrepid Travel

Delicious cuisine, like that of a Swedish Fika, or coffee break, abounds throughout the Nordic countries.

Journeys: Food + Drink

Savor Nordic Food in Iceland, Sweden, and Denmark

Explore Michelin-starred restaurants, local and seasonal delicacies, and more in Reykjavik, Stockholm, Gothenburg, and Copenhagen.

September 8, 2023 12:07 PM

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The Nordics

Unpacked, the Podcast

S3, E32: “Wonder Is Real and it Lives Here.” The Most Wintry Place in North America.

From traveling by dog sled to sightseeing under the northern lights—winter in the Yukon is magical. On this episode of Unpacked, locals guide us into the region’s natural wonders.

December 10, 2024 03:10 PM

A large metal structure reflecting lights

Journeys: Food + Drink

Bikes, Beer, and Food in Belgium

May 1, 2023 08:32 PM

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Brussels Airlines

Journeys: United States

Exploring the Ozarks: A 5-day Outdoor Adventure

July 26, 2022 04:58 PM

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Visit Missouri

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