AFAR Search

Outdoor Adventure

Where to Experience Some of the Darkest Days on the Planet

In Tromsø, Norway, there is so much more to do than chase the northern lights.

December 3, 2017 07:00 PM

·

Aislyn Greene

People

Black Travel Is Not a Monolith

Travel as a transformative form of escapism is not something afforded to everyone, and intersecting identities only make it more challenging for members of marginalized groups.

February 12, 2021 02:02 PM

Houses along Seventh Lake in the Adirondacks, New York

Astrotourism

Where to Camp for the Total Solar Eclipse

Stake a claim to these viewing spots in the USA.

January 18, 2024 12:42 PM

·

Chloe Arrojado

Natural Wonders

How to Explore the World’s Oldest Rain Forest

The UNESCO World Heritage Site is tens of millions of years older than the Amazon. Here’s how to visit.

November 21, 2017 12:00 PM

·

Celeste Mitchell

Books

Famous Writers’ Homes Every Book Nerd Must Visit

Tour the houses of Vladimir Nabokov, Jane Austen, Laura Ingalls Wilder, and other authors to see what inspired them to write their acclaimed books.

September 16, 2019 06:28 PM

·

Devorah Lev-Tov

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to Have a Peaceful and Serene Getaway in Santa Barbara

Ride the rails, grab a paddle, and relax with thoughtful hotel packages.

Sponsored by Visit Santa Barbara

Epic Trips

What It’s Like to Go to Space Camp—as an Adult

The debut of NASA’s Adult Space Academy means you’re one small step closer to achieving your space-travel dreams.

March 15, 2018 09:33 AM

·

John Scott Lewinski

In the Magazine

Just When You Thought You Knew Bangkok, Thailand’s Most Visited City Changes

Ambitious young Thais are driving a creative reawakening in one of the world’s most visited cities.

December 1, 2022 09:01 AM

·

Kathryn Romeyn

Epic Trips

There’s More to Kenya Than Safaris

In Nairobi, the Maasai Mara, and beyond, a safari veteran has a distinctive new experience.

October 7, 2019 04:16 PM

·

Jennifer Flowers

Tips + News

New Elevator, Pathways to Open Acropolis to Disabled Visitors

The uphill route to the Acropolis has been notoriously difficult for visitors in wheelchairs to access. A new elevator will fix that.

December 18, 2020 04:08 PM

·

Associated Press (AP)

COVID + Travel

Kauai Reinstating 14-Day Quarantine Requirement for Travelers

Starting December 2, Hawaii’s pretravel testing program will no longer apply for Kauai.

December 18, 2020 04:00 PM

·

Michelle Baran

Hotels

Where to Go This Winter in the Caribbean

The Caribbean islands are forever a reliable destination for a quick warm-weather escape.

December 18, 2020 04:03 PM

·

Annie Fitzsimmons

COVID + Travel

These Baby Goat and Sheep Webcams Will Help You Through Quarantine

Self-isolating in the midst of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic can take its toll mentally, which is why we’ve never been so thankful for animal livestreams.

March 24, 2020 03:01 PM

·

Sarah Buder

Family Travel

On Moosehead Lake, Finding Calm in the Chaos

For one writer, a lake in northwestern Maine has always been the ideal escape.

May 11, 2020 12:53 PM

·

Natalie Beauregard

Food + Drink

All Hail the Swiss Farm Stand

The success of the humble hofladen lies in a long-standing pillar of Swiss culture—trust.

September 23, 2021 03:30 PM

·

Adam H. Graham

Search results for