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Photographer and writer Annapurna Mellor on connecting with people, taking photos, and traveling with a purpose.

One pioneering chocolatier is using bitter herbs and sour fruits to make his treats stand out.

The quintessentially French Polynesian luxury cruise ship “Paul Gauguin” has been freshly remodeled and explores some of the region’s more remote island destinations.

Some of the world’s most beautiful islands serve up delicious, authentic cuisine that reflects their cultural influences.

This vibrant Québec city is experiencing a major hotel boom—and these are the best hotels to check into right now.

Adventurer Erik Weihenmayer spent six years preparing to solo kayak the stretch of the Colorado River that passes through the Grand Canyon—home to some of the country’s most notorious rapids.

Dawa Gyaljen Sherpa, a Nepal native who has conquered the world’s highest peak four times, shares his story with AFAR.

Desperate to create safe conditions for tourism, the Caribbean is turning to India and China for vaccines at a time when global supplies are strained and richer nations are ahead of them in line for shots from other sources.

Regent Seven Seas Cruises just launched its all-suite, all-inclusive “Splendor” ship. AFAR was among the first onboard.

And with the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, the fall might not be much better.

Located in the Setagaya district, Tokyo’s Gotokuji Temple honors “maneki-neko”—a feline figurine that symbolizes good fortune, according to Japanese legend.

Move over fried cheese sticks, bottled Ranch dressing, and overcooked cafeteria burgers: In these nine cities, destination-worthy cuisine is just as important as academic excellence.

If you’re a frequent traveler, you’re likely familiar with one or more of these U.S. airports. These are the country’s busiest air travel hubs and what they offer in terms of food, shopping, lounges, and more.

From creating resources for deaf travelers to starting surf collectives for people of color, these women are challenging—and shaping—the ways we move through the world.

Author Louis Chude-Sokei was born in Nigeria, spent part of his childhood in Jamaica, and came of age in L.A. This mix of places and cultures shaped his life—but also left him feeling unmoored. Until he stumbled upon London’s Notting Hill Carnival.