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People

What It’s Really, Truly Like to Be a Flight Attendant

It’s more than a job—it’s a lifestyle.

May 28, 2015 04:16 PM
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Sarah Purkrabek
Festivals + Events

Race Day in Bermuda

A trip to the America’s Cup World Series offers an excuse to explore life on this sunny island

October 29, 2015 08:09 PM
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Joseph Diaz
History + Culture

UNESCO Adds 20 New Sites to Its World Heritage List

The 2018 additions to UNESCO’s World Heritage List include an ancient city in Oman and Buddhist mountain monasteries in Korea.

July 5, 2018 12:01 PM
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Sarah Buder
Cities We Love

These 5 Artists and Makers Have Completely Remade Detroit

Craft, design, and a do-it-all spirit are fueling Detroit’s rebirth. Meet the creatives ushering in a new era for the Motor City.

August 5, 2016 02:31 PM
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Joshua M. Bernstein
Museums + Galleries

The Smithsonian’s Newest Docent Is a Robot That Speaks Swahili

She’s part of an army of android ambassador who will field visitors’ frequently asked questions, tell stories, play games, and, of course, pose for selfies.

April 30, 2018 03:04 PM
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Matthew Phenix
Hotels

Why It’s Time to Visit Hong Kong Now

With a grounding in the city’s traditions, a new generation of entrepreneurs are reinventing Hong Kong.

August 6, 2019 12:25 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
Restaurants + Cafés

7 Lesser-Known U.S. Food Towns

They’re all a day trip from a bigger destination.

June 8, 2017 05:59 PM
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Tamara Palmer
Packing Tips + Gear

Meet Dripkit, the Easy-to-Pack Coffee Maker

It’s a lay-flat, disposable pour-over coffee maker—that actually brews a great cup.

July 19, 2017 05:37 PM
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Danielle Walsh
Travel Vanguard

Vanguard 2017: Beks Ndlovu, Founder of African Bush Camps

The boundary-breaking founder of an up-and-coming safari lodge company brings travelers closer to the natural beauty of his homeland.

September 27, 2017 08:00 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
History + Culture

As a Traveler, How Do You Walk Sarajevo’s Bridge to the Past?

With 24 hours’ notice, AFAR sent writer Michael Clinton to the reborn capital of Bosnia-Herzegovina 20 years after a siege that broke the world’s heart.

October 11, 2016 12:48 PM
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Michael Clinton
Festivals + Events

7 Ways to Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Summer of Love in San Francisco

From a big-deal exhibit to hotel deals, here’s how you can get groovy in the Bay Area this summer.

May 18, 2017 06:50 PM
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Tamara Palmer
Books

The United States of Literature: 10 Novels Where the City Is Key

A book lover’s guide to travel around the United States

December 3, 2015 07:11 PM
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Nile Cappello
From the Editor

The New Rule of Travel: Go Solo

Everyone should travel solo at least once in their life. Here’s why.

February 18, 2016 08:05 PM
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Julia Cosgrove
Art + Culture

5 Mid-Winter Reads We’re Packing for Long Flights

The best way for wandering bookworms to pass the cold months of winter.

February 18, 2016 06:41 PM
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Yutaka Dirks
Packing Tips + Gear

This Is the World’s First Onboard Virtual Reality Experience

Eurostar’s immersive experience lets train travelers of all ages embark on a free virtual voyage across the English Channel and under the sea.

July 31, 2017 05:38 PM
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Sarah Buder

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