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Africa’s natural wonders tend to hog the spotlight, but increasingly, travelers are falling in love with creative urban hubs across the continent like Kigali and Nairobi.

Afar’s team roamed wide in 2024. These were our favorite spots from a year of exploring.

Heather Killingbeck, director of Trip Development and Programs at Adventures by Disney, finds rewarding travel experiences for every family member, whether they’re 8 or 80 years old.

Comoros came in sixth on this list with nearly 30 percent more international tourist arrivals in 2018 than the year before. But could you find it on a map?

The best way to explore laid-back, many-cultured Marseille is by following your stomach. Trust us, this goes way beyond bouillabaisse.

These 8 adventures are perfect for book lovers who want to travel the world like award-winning authors and cherished characters (and not worry about the planning).

The idea for this project started in 1872—well, sort of.

Experiencing coffee culture in Cairo.

Need an excuse to book a trip? Let one of these notable happenings around the world be your inspiration.

A neighborhood shop expands the definition of what it means to be French.

Where are you dreaming of going next year? AFAR readers cast more than 100,000 votes to weigh in on their favorite global destinations and the best companies to take them.

In response to Mr. Trump’s call to ban Muslims from entering the United States, AFAR’s CEO and cofounder invites the presumptive Republican presidential nominee to join him to witness Muslim cultures firsthand—on an all-expense paid trip with AFAR.

AFAR staffers share their accounts of varying acts of kindness and humanity they’ve experienced from strangers around the world.

Where will 2022 take you? Below, you’ll find 39 destinations—from Abu Dhabi to Alberta, Canada—where your visit will really count. Locals tell us what’s new, exciting, and worth the trip in the coming year.

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