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Camping

Glamp Like a Fancy Pioneer in One of Yosemite’s New Covered Wagons

It’s just like the Oregon Trail, but with air-conditioning.

August 24, 2018 05:48 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Bars + Nightlife

The Future of Dining Is Alfresco

As restaurants slowly reopen—and get creative to lure diners back—one thing is certain: We’ll be eating outside a lot more.

June 9, 2020 09:58 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Restaurants + Cafés

This Country Drinks More Coffee Than Any Other

Nope—it’s not Italy or Australia.

June 26, 2017 11:53 AM

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Bill Fink

Hiking + Cycling

Colorado’s All-Seasons Alternative to Aspen

Fewer crowds, a little less glitz, and equally great outdoor adventure

July 31, 2017 04:08 PM

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Nile Cappello

Hotels

AFAR Staffers Weigh In on Hotels vs. Airbnbs

Where you choose to stay can make or break your vacation.

November 7, 2016 02:04 PM

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Ashley Goldsmith

History + Culture

Tips for Translating the Japanese Art of Hospitality Into Your Daily Life

What’s the secret to a genuinely friendly welcome? In Japan, a dedication to group harmony and an appreciation for the transience of the moment.

April 4, 2018 07:25 PM

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Lara Dalinsky

Epic Trips

What It’s Like to Sleep on a Glacier in Denali’s New (and Only) Luxury Lodge

At Sheldon Chalet, you’ll wake up surrounded by Denali National Park.

July 4, 2018 01:26 PM

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Alex Schechter

Hotels

Puebla, Mexico: The Mexican Metropolis You’ve Been Missing

Puebla is rapidly recovering from the recent earthquake, and with new luxury hotels, historically famous cuisine, and a modern take on classic art, now is the moment to visit.

October 10, 2017 11:52 AM

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Brooke Porter Katz

Hiking + Cycling

7 Incredible Hikes in Australia

Hike through a subtropical rain forest by day, drink great wine in a luxury lodge by night on a Great Walk of Australia.

February 3, 2021 05:15 PM

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Celeste Mitchell

The Influencer: Andrew Mariani, Vintner

Where to go in California, according to the cofounder of one of Sonoma County’s most casually cool wineries.

June 14, 2018 08:00 PM

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Andrew Parks

Art + Architecture

A Massive Sculpture of Hands Is Gripping the Attention of Crowds in Venice

“Building Bridges” is a follow-up to Italian artist Lorenzo Quinn’s 2017 “Support” sculpture in Venice.

May 14, 2019 03:10 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Tips + News

What Life Looks Like in Locked-Down Countries

Across the globe, countries are closing borders and asking citizens to stay home in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak. Here’s what people are doing to cope.

April 24, 2020 02:00 PM

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Terry Ward

Outdoor Adventure

A Competition for Clever Dogs Draws Thousands to Colorado

Each September, quick-witted dogs and their handlers gather in a Rocky Mountain town to test their herding skills—and travelers flock to see it.

August 26, 2022 01:33 PM

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Andria Hautamaki

Food + Drink

Bordeaux’s Most Popular Local Treat

In southwestern France, cannelés are a staple of everyday life.

January 19, 2018 04:28 PM

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Scott Hocker

Natural Wonders

You Can Soon Watch the Northern Lights From a Hot Air Balloon

Can you imagine anything more epic yet peaceful than floating 130 feet above an Arctic landscape while watching the aurora borealis?

January 22, 2020 07:24 PM

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Maggie Fuller

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