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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.

There’s a new reason to head to Lana’i—head’s up, it’s pretty cute.

Even though the Pandemic That Shall Not Be Named has prompted the cancellation of many (every?) trip, it’s still possible to reconnect with the world. Here are 40-plus ideas for U.S. trips, vetted and tested by AFAR editors, for when the time is right.

Once upon a time, writer Roxane Gay and her wife, the illustrator Debbie Millman, set sail to Antarctica. Here, they each tell the tale—well, their version of it.

In this excerpt, a French writer heads to the U.S.-Mexico border for a road trip and recounts the characters he meets along the way.

From Massachusetts to Alaska, here are teensy-tiny rental properties to add to your littlest wish list.

A look at the role of top travel advisors and where they get their knowledge about the latest in travel (the secret is spelled ILTM)

Keiko Kuroshima is one of just three soy sauce sommeliers in Japan.

Writer Bonnie Tsui travels to three Swiss cities to take part in the country’s beloved tradition of river swimming.

With vibrant hair and a personality to match, Madame Donut proves just as delicious as her signature treats.

Whether you’re looking for an ocean escape, a jungle retreat, or a beach town, you’ll find it here in our expertly curated list of the 15 best Mexico retreats of 2023.

In these up-and-coming areas, all the greatest hits are within walking distance.

Dreaming of powdery sand, emerald-green water, and lush jungles? Look no further than these 10 transporting island escapes.

In 2021, Costa Rica made headlines when it committed to increasing protection for the waters surrounding Cocos Island National Park. In reality, things are far more complicated.

Women make up a majority of travelers and the lion’s share of the tourism workforce. As the travel industry rebuilds, it is time to put the so-called second sex first.