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Travel Tips + Etiquette

DriveShare Is the Airbnb of Cool Vintage Cars

Skip the rental-car counter: This clever app will put you behind the wheel of a classic ride on your next vacation.

January 5, 2018 01:29 PM

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Brett Berk

Winter Sports

Avoid the Lift Lines and Ski Uphill This Season (Yes, Really)

Why uphill skiing is gaining traction at ski resorts in the United States.

December 12, 2018 08:41 PM

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Kathleen Rellihan

May / June 2021

Inside the Thrilling, Slightly Terrifying World of Austrian Hut-to-Hut Hiking

In Austria, where the Alps cover 62 percent of the country, hiking is just a part of regular life. An intrepid American writer laces up his boots.

April 13, 2021 05:37 PM

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Chris Colin

History + Culture

Unexpected Cambodia: One Traveler’s Unplanned Adventure in Southeast Asia

AFAR chose a destination at random and sent writer Alexander Chee, with 24 hours’ notice, to a Southeast Asian country where he encountered headless Buddhas and naked hotel guests.

October 15, 2015 02:57 PM

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Alexander Chee

Art + Culture

Go Inside the Quirky “Micronation” of Molossia Through These Brilliant Photos

Drawn to its self-aware eccentricities, photographer Amy Lombard visits the Republic of Molossia, a self-proclaimed independent country in the Nevada desert.

October 26, 2017 08:03 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Hiking + Cycling

Experiencing Portugal Is All the More Vivid on a Walking Trip

The sights, sounds, and smells of Portugal are all the more vivid when you’re walking, as AFAR Ambassador Flash Parker recently discovered.

November 14, 2017 11:54 AM

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Flash Parker

Travel for Good

After the Floods, Kauai Is Shining Again—and Ready for Your Visit

This scenic Hawaiian island is still recovering from the April floods, but there’s no need to postpone your trip.

May 4, 2018 07:01 PM

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Michele Bigley

An illustration of a hand holding a gold coin over a hotel scene.

Travel Tips + Etiquette

7 Tips for Saving Money on Travel, According to Nomadic Matt

Frugal travel expert, Nomadic Matt, shares his best tips for saving money while traveling.

January 13, 2015 03:13 PM

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Danielle Walsh

UNESCO World Heritage

5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites With Incredible Street Art

At these five spots, contemporary street art and cultural heritage go hand-in-hand.

July 17, 2018 06:58 PM

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Julia Eskins

Where to Travel Next

Where to Find Your Winter Wonderland in the Middle of Summer

When it’s summer north of the equator, head to the other hemisphere to find relief in these seven winter wonderlands.

June 22, 2018 07:08 PM

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Matt Jancer

Air Travel News

There’s a New Indie Movie Theater in This Airport

It may even have you praying for a delay.

April 17, 2017 02:09 PM

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Matt Villano

Floating boats on a canal surrounded by buildings

Venice

Overview

May 24, 2018 10:31 AM

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Becca Blond

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

National Parks

6 Incredible Overnight National Park Adventures

Why stop at a casual hike? Let these guided tours take you deeper into some of the country’s most fascinating national parks.

April 15, 2016 08:41 PM

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Alina Polishuk

Loyalty + Rewards

The New Airline Restrictions That Could Keep You From Earning Elite Status

The big carriers have changed the requirements to achieve—and keep—elite status. Here’s what you need to know.

April 25, 2018 07:04 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

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