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AFAR’s resident introvert and in-house extrovert share tips for how they’ve met new people on their solo trips.

Writer Sarah Khan and photographer Tasneem Alsultan chat about the Saudi Arabia they once knew—and the country that’s quickly assuming a new identity on the world stage.

Azerbaijani photographer Rena Effendi first visited the country’s highest inhabited village in 2003. She’s been going back ever since.

Starting this month, people passing through San Francisco will need to purchase recyclable glass or aluminum water bottles at the airport—or remember to bring their own.

From Leadville to Silverton, hoteliers are drawing on the Rocky Mountains’ rich mining history for their new projects.

As AI-generated images pop up on social media, unsuspecting travelers have been tricked into searching for places that don’t actually exist. Follow these expert tips to avoid getting duped.

Save the big Italian cities for the off-season—during summer, head for under-the-radar islands and towns that offer all the ancient history with none of the modern mobs.

The traveling exhibit will display an extensive collection of gold artifacts that belonged to ancient Egyptian royal dynasties more than 3,200 years ago.

The hotel company’s version of Airbnb is now live and these are some of the standout homes.

Which of these would you like to see?

Beginning October 11, fully vaccinated independent travelers can enter Japan. A Tokyo-based writer shares what travelers should prepare for.

The global COVID-19 pandemic has canceled many travelers’ upcoming trips. In light of the crisis, numerous airlines, hotels, and tour providers have rolled out more lenient change and cancellation policies—with some now extending those policies into the fall and beyond.

After AFAR staffers recently reported longer-than-average wait times, we asked U.S. Customs and Border Protection what the holdup was.

When temperatures soar, prices typically drop. From Scottsdale and Las Vegas to Los Cabos and Sicily, these sun-soaked destinations offer lower rates, fewer crowds, and unique seasonal experiences for travelers willing to embrace the heat.

In Sedona, you might see this fluffy, white adventure cat on the trails.