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A writer who grew up in Moscow finds echoes of her past on a spontaneous trip to a former Soviet Republic that’s forging a new identity.

Oahu native Ed Kenney raised some eyebrows when he chose the sleepy, untouristed Kaimuki neighborhood as the spot to open a restaurant. But it went so well, he did it again. Then again.

Spice shops, snake charmers, and street food have long made the Djemaa el Fna one of the world’s greatest spectacles. These photos and portraits of the people who work there reveal a more human side of the square, beyond the sensory overload.

Enrich your visit by setting aside time to connect with Kenyan locals and experience their way of life first-hand. Here’s how.

The Chicago Architecture Center now makes its home in the last skyscraper designed by midcentury modernism pioneer Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. AFAR got a behind-the-scenes tour.

Like a good book, you won’t be able to pass these parties up.

The city of Medellín has a new reputation: It’s a creative hub with high-minded food, boutique hotels, and easy-to-access natural beauty.

This rare phenomenon transforms deserts into a riot of color.

Seven AFAR travelers dredge up their most cringeworthy anecdotes from a lifetime of travel.

We’ve all heard of the Costa del Sol and Costa Blanca, but down the coast from Barcelona, in southern Catalonia, the so-called golden coast is one of the unsung heroes of the Spanish beach scene.

Better bring a waterproof camera if you want to be a part of some of these crazy fun holidays

In this beautiful seaside town, you can sample many of California’s most exciting wines without ever getting in your car.

Long Island’s wine country has grown up.

Grab your tube or inflatable unicorn and float your way through summer on one of these laid-back rivers.

Across the country, old U.S. railway lines have been reclaimed by communities and transformed into places to play. Wide, flat, scenic, and removed from traffic, these multiuse trails are worth seeking out.