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Travel Tips + Etiquette

Cape Town Is in a Massive Drought—Here’s Why You Should Still Visit

The South African city is in a water crisis, but it still needs your tourism. Here’s what to know before you go.

March 20, 2018 05:34 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

Restaurants + Cafés

5 Classic Danish Foods We’re Dying to Try at NYC’s Newest Eatery

This Scandanavian sensation is pulling into Grand Central Station

April 9, 2016 02:05 PM

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Matt Duckor

Cities We Love

The 9 Best Things to Do in Charleston

Learn how to do the Charleston by following the locals’ lead. Master these easy steps to find out what makes the Holy City so charming.

March 15, 2019 11:01 AM

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Stratton Lawrence

Epic Trips

Finding Colombia’s Roots in Ciudad Perdida, the Lost City

It isn’t an easy hike, but few journeys offer insight into indigenous life in Colombia like a trek to the ancient city of Teyuna.

January 11, 2018 05:45 PM

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Simon Willis

Restaurants + Cafés

Can Travel Inspire Hyper-Local Cuisine?

At The Charter Oak, a well-traveled chef prepares food that’s deeply rooted in the Napa Valley.

June 7, 2017 05:23 PM

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Danielle Walsh

Health + Wellness

How to Make the Most of Jet Lag

Rather than fighting it, here’s how to make the most of those extra hours as you bounce between time zones.

June 11, 2015 08:46 AM

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Ana Kamin

Bars + Nightlife

Interview with Nicaraguan Coffee Entrepreneur César Vega

César Vega almost singlehandedly changed the way coffee from Nicaragua is viewed in the United States. He talks to AFAR about the inspiration and driving forces behind his work.

December 8, 2015 02:45 PM

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Michaela Trimble

Restaurants + Cafés

Finding Southeast Asian Flavors in the American South

New Orleans chef Michael Gulotta explores the unique influence of Vietnamese cuisine in the renowned food city.

August 14, 2017 06:44 PM

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Sarah Buder

Expedition Cruises

17 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Going on a Galápagos Cruise

From tips on when to go to exactly how much sunscreen you’ll need to pack—here’s what you need to know before taking an expedition cruise to the Galápagos Islands.

August 5, 2019 05:18 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

Meet the Natural Wine Rebels Transforming France’s Loire Valley

It may seem like nothing changes in the Loire Valley, where the grand châteaux and rolling vineyards have existed for centuries. But beneath that tranquility, a wine revolution is growing.

December 9, 2019 12:24 PM

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Emma John

Travel Tales

Rewilding Australia

From its deserts to its reefs, Australia’s unique ecosystems have long been under pressure from human activity. Now some humans are helping nature push back.

April 8, 2020 02:18 PM

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Emma John

Family Travel

Leap of Faith: 1 Dad, 2 Teenagers, and a Last-Minute Trip to Oman

Pulitzer Prize–winning author Anthony Doerr watches his twin boys jump from cliffs as his preconceptions melt away.

April 1, 2019 03:02 PM

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Anthony Doerr

Food + Drink

8 Things to Eat in Beirut: The Refined Art of Levantine Cooking

While in Lebanon’s capital, be sure not to miss these essential eats.

October 12, 2015 02:35 PM

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Eleni Zoe

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

Meet South Africa’s First Black Female Winemaker

As the first black South African woman to make wine and launch her own label, Ntsiki Biyela is a pioneer.

April 20, 2017 02:52 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

History + Culture

The One Hawaiian Dish Every Real Luau Needs

Traditional feasts in Hawaii start with this key ingredient.

January 17, 2018 03:09 PM

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Constance Hale

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