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When the aristocratic Althanns family decided to go all out in the building of a new chateau near the Austrian border, they meant business—and wound up creating one of Central European Baroque’s most exceptional structures. Designed by noted Viennese architect Johan Bernard Fischer of Erlach, the dramatic cliff-top chateau is defined by its Hall of Ancestors. This homage to the family’s predecessors stands out as much for its ellipsoid shape as it does for the frescoed ceiling of its crowning dome.

Live From ILTM: Virtuoso CEO Matthew Upchurch on Humanizing the Exceptional in an Age of AI

On this episode of View From Afar: Live From ILTM, Virtuoso CEO Matthew Upchurch reveals why “automate the predictable, humanize the exceptional” is the mantra shaping the future of luxury travel.

December 11, 2025 12:54 PM

Journeys: United States

A Spooky Long Weekend Getaway in Richmond, VA

From lantern-lit walks to haunted escapes, enjoy Richmond’s spookiest attractions and fall festivities.

Sponsored by Alabama’s Beaches

A stand-up paddleboarder glides beneath Winona’s towering Sugar Loaf bluff

Journeys: Nature + Outdoors

A 3-Day Itinerary for Minnesota Bluff Country

Enjoy the slow life and serene surroundings of small towns like Winona and Lanesboro.

May 4, 2026 12:00 PM

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Explore Minnesota

The rainbow crosswalk in Toronto's Church and Wellesley village neighborhood

Journeys: Canada

Make the Most of a Long Weekend in LGBTQ+ Toronto

Embrace the diverse community of Toronto and support LGBTQ+-owned businesses during a memorable three-day trip.

September 11, 2023 02:44 PM

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Destination Toronto

Unpacked, the Podcast

S2, E2: Happy New(ish) Year! Now Go Hug a Tree

In this week’s episode of Unpacked by AFAR, we lace up our boots and enter the wide, wide world of forest bathing.

February 20, 2023 12:40 PM

A view from a high angle of The Royal Palms Hotel and surrounding palm trees in Bermuda

Journeys: Nature + Outdoors

An Adventurer’s Guide to Bermuda

Embark on an adventure through Bermuda and discover a country full of exhilarating experiences, stunning beauty, and rich culture.

Sponsored by Bermuda Tourism Authority

Three dancers move in unison. All are part of the Sydney-based dance troupe, Bangarra.

Unpacked, the Podcast

S1, E6: How to (and How Not to) Engage in Cultural Tourism

In our sixth episode of Unpacked by AFAR, we discuss the best ways to engage with all the different cultures we encounter during our travels.

August 25, 2022 06:24 PM

Unpacked, the Podcast

Where to Go in 2026: Three Hours From Nashville, the South’s Next Great Food Capital Is Waiting

On this episode of Where to Go, Aislyn Greene talks about Birmingham with native Jenny Adams, uncovering the restaurants, parks, and history that make this three‑hour escape from Nashville a must‑visit.

January 12, 2026 11:03 AM

Unpacked, the Podcast

S2, E31: Do Travel Better Pledges Really Work?

In this episode of Unpacked, an AFAR editor asks: Do “better travel” pledges actually help us tread more lightly on our destinations?

September 5, 2023 01:04 PM

An overhead view of red and white umbrellas in a line on a beach surrounded by a cove at Reefs Resort and Club in Bermuda

Journeys: History

3 Days Beyond the Beach in Bermuda

Visit the island’s most important historic neighborhoods, forts, churches, and more.

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