AFAR Search

Longreads

Where Are All the Black Women Pilots?

Nearly a century after Bessie Coleman first took to the skies, Black women remain a rarity in the cockpit.

February 20, 2020 11:33 AM

·

Syreeta McFadden

Travel for Good

I Traveled Last Week for a Good Cause. Did I Do More Harm Than Good?

Sally Kohn wouldn’t travel today. But last week? Last week, the world was in a different place. Here’s why she traveled—and what she witnessed.

March 17, 2020 02:19 PM

·

Sally Kohn

Museums + Galleries

5 Must-See Museum Makeovers in the American West

These new or newly expanded museums are works of art all on their own.

August 9, 2016 10:41 AM

·

Honora Shea

Air Travel News

Fly the Kids to Scandinavia Practically Free With This New Deal

Families, your winter and spring travel planning starts now.

September 17, 2019 04:22 PM

·

Terry Ward

Travel Vanguard

Coffee Connoisseur and Mixologist Marco Arrigo Shares the Secrets to the Perfect Pairing

Innovation is just as important as the ingredients

Sponsored by illy

Loyalty + Rewards

The Special Benefits Small Businesses Can Discover Through Airline Programs

Your small business can earn free flights, elite status, lounge passes, and more by banking work travel by its employees.

June 23, 2021 07:05 PM

·

Eric Rosen

National Parks

National Park Entrance Fees Will Increase Starting This Summer

The NPS recently announced changes that will impact a total of 117 national parks—among them Yosemite, Yellowstone, and the Grand Canyon.

April 17, 2018 04:26 PM

·

Maggie Fuller

Water Sports

The Best Dive Sites in Malta

Underwater caves, rocky islands, massive shipwrecks, and light-filled tunnels—Malta’s top scuba diving spots have seduced even Jacques Cousteau himself.

December 16, 2019 10:26 AM

·

Dave Seminara

Packing Tips + Gear

The 8 Best Coolers to Take on Outdoor Adventures

We’ve found the right cooler to keep your food and drinks at the right temperature for day trips to the beach or even weekend-long camping excursions.

August 25, 2020 11:40 AM

·

Lyndsey Matthews

Tips + News

The Highest Outdoor Observation Deck in the Western Hemisphere Is Now Open

The “Edge” in New York City’s Hudson Yards real estate development opened to the public on March 11. Here’s why it’s worth visiting.

March 11, 2020 06:05 PM

·

Lyndsey Matthews

Art + Architecture

How the Biggest Museum Opening of the Year Came Together

Ed Patuto, director of audience engagement for The Broad, the buzziest new museum of the year, explains why downtown Los Angeles is the destination for contemporary art today.

August 11, 2015 02:20 PM

·

Kayleen Schaefer

Restaurants + Cafés

Seven Lesser-Known World Cuisines You Have to Try in San Francisco

There’s a whole world of food to eat in San Francisco.

July 6, 2016 12:52 PM

·

Tamara Palmer

Travel for Good

This Travel Company Is Helping a Nairobi Slum During the COVID-19 Pandemic

As survival becomes harder during the COVID-19 pandemic in Nairobi’s second-largest slum, Micato Safaris is offering residents a glimmer of hope.

June 3, 2020 11:41 AM

·

Jennifer Flowers

Expedition Cruises

Cruise News: New Ways to Explore the Galápagos Islands

Plus: An evening of art in Vienna and personal, customized excursions

March 16, 2016 07:39 PM

·

Anne Kalosh

UNESCO World Heritage

5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites With Incredible Street Art

At these five spots, contemporary street art and cultural heritage go hand-in-hand.

July 17, 2018 06:58 PM

·

Julia Eskins

Search results for