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Tips + News

Travel Is on the Wish List This Holiday Season

Early New Year’s resolution: Let’s keep embracing our passion to travel.

December 10, 2020 11:08 AM

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Roger Dow

Packing Tips + Gear

The Best Travel Gear Deals Hiding in Amazon’s Big Summer Sale

Even though Prime Day is delayed, you can still save on some of our favorite brands like Osprey, Marmot, and Columbia during Amazon’s Big Summer Sale.

August 11, 2020 02:56 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Natural Wonders

Famous Malta Arch Collapses Into the Sea

You may recognize this famous natural formation from the first episode of “Game of Thrones.”

March 15, 2017 02:16 PM

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Matt Villano

Art + Architecture

Funny New Posters Depict Staying Home as a Travel Adventure

Taking her cue from old-fashioned promotional posters, a California artist unveils an ongoing series of hilarious lockdown-inspired posters.

April 3, 2020 02:07 PM

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Ann Shields

Restaurants + Cafés

Where to Find Some of the World’s Best Coffee in the United States

Single-origin coffee from Ethiopia has set the world abuzz. Head to one of these U.S. roasteries to sample the cream of the crop.

September 27, 2018 08:00 PM

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Jessica Silber

Hiking + Cycling

10 of Europe’s Greatest Cycling Routes

Interlinked paths and trails span countries across the continent, offering sweeping views along the way for riders of all skill levels.

March 29, 2019 01:04 PM

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Jen Sotolongo

History + Culture

Why (and How) Mount Rushmore Was Built

The story behind one of the United States’ biggest man-made tourist attractions

October 17, 2016 05:56 PM

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Ashley Goldsmith

Air Travel News

Wow Air to Start Flying Again

The low-cost Icelandic airline known for its $99 flight deals across the pond is being resuscitated.

September 11, 2019 07:51 PM

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Michelle Baran

Restaurants + Cafés

Why Is It So Hard to Find New Nordic Cuisine in Oslo?

Writer Alan Richman has won 16 James Beard Awards for his food writing and eaten in the world’s finest restaurants, but he’d never been to Norway⎯until AFAR sent him with 24 hours’ notice.

April 12, 2017 01:33 PM

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Alan Richman

Loyalty + Rewards

How to Redeem Chase Points for More Value Even if You’re Not Traveling

Use your Chase points for groceries, takeout, and home improvements.

February 18, 2021 08:20 PM

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Eric Rosen

Beaches

This Tiny Bahamian Island Is the Getaway You Need

Its vibe is so chill, it attracted a luxury boutique hotel group focused on deep travel experiences.

April 11, 2017 05:44 PM

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Erin Lentz

Tips + News

This Epic Mystery Trip Takes You Across 3 Borders and 4 Countries in 18 Days

Intrepid Travel is now accepting applications for a 2,200-mile expedition that starts in Tehran, Iran, and ends in Istanbul—with everything in between a surprise.

June 28, 2019 01:37 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Health + Wellness

Soak in the Scenery From the Most Stunning Outdoor Bathtubs in the World

Freestanding, clawfoot, or heated with geothermal power—these private outdoor bathtubs take relaxation to a deeper level.

October 5, 2018 01:42 PM

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Nicole Trilivas

Restaurants + Cafés

Where to Find Great, Affordable Food in Melbourne, Australia

The best eats in Melbourne also happen to be the cheapest.

February 19, 2016 07:16 PM

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Max Bonem

In the Magazine

Italy Up Close

A self-taught photographer uses his iPhone to share small-town Puglia with the world.

October 25, 2019 10:35 AM

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Sara Button

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