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As a teen, writer Patrice Gopo couldn’t wait to escape her Alaska hometown. As an adult, she grapples with what it means to return.

Going solo? Go here.

Sip shochu made from local sweet potatoes, eat sashimi from Kinkowan Bay, hike forest trails, and relax in mineral-rich baths in Kyushu.

AFAR’s resident hotel expert shares the spring hotel openings that are worth a special trip this year.

It was all trial by fire, but the lessons will last a lifetime.

Visiting this Pacific Northwest gem reveals a concentration of creativity in Van City.

One way to break out of that pandemic funk: watching lava flow in Iceland right now.

The 1642 painting was trimmed—70 years after Rembrandt finished it—when it was moved to Amsterdam’s town hall and it didn’t fit on a wall between two doors.

Fondue nights, snowy hikes, and alpine views locals love.

Here are 10 of the very best Cuba cruise options, covering all styles and sizes, durations (from quick hits to full-on immersion), and budgets—so hop on board, the mojitos and cigars are just a sailing away.

A travel writer reflects on her affection for the Caribbean and her mixed feelings traveling there during the COVID pandemic.

Between royal celebrations, the return of large-scale events (ahem, Elton John at Hyde Park), and a flock of new hotels and restaurants, now is the time to hop the pond.

At Nimmo Bay in British Columbia, luxury means snorkeling in 50-degree water, sipping water from cedar-lined mountain streams, and spotting grizzlies from a floating sauna.

From major airline alliances like Oneworld and Star Alliance to individual travel agencies, there are several ways to score an around-the-world flight ticket. Here’s what to know.

With their eerie histories and ghoulish charm, these hotels promise to give guests both thrills and chills.