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Summer 2025

Read articles from this print issue of Afar Magazine.

August 14, 2025 10:36 AM

To Understand the Soul of This Southern City, Head for the Water

On this episode of Unpacked, host Aislyn Greene travels to Charleston and discovers how the city’s soul lives in its tidal creeks, not just in its historic streets.

November 18, 2025 07:24 PM

Penguins on ice with a cruise ship in distance

Journeys: Antarctica

Beyond the Polar Circle

Sponsored by Ponant

Journeys: United States

Quiet Beaches, Historic Sites, and Barrier Island Communities: South Carolina Coastal Expedition

June 20, 2022 01:58 PM

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Discover South Carolina

White bear searching for salmon in river, Pacific Coast, BC, Canada

Travel Tales

S4, E10: A Canadian Grizzly Bear Changed My Life

On this week’s episode of Travel Tales by AFAR, we travel to Canada’s Great Bear Rainforest, where one tour operator is saving this special place, one traveler at a time.

December 1, 2023 12:50 PM

Head to the beaches of Bartolome Island in the Galapagos to see hermit crabs, blue-footed boobies, and other creatures.

Unpacked, the Podcast

S3, E2: Where, and Why, to Cruise in 2024

In this week’s episode of Unpacked by AFAR, cruise expert Fran Golden shares her favorite itineraries for 2024, what’s new in the world of sustainable cruising, and the right cruise for every traveler.

January 23, 2024 01:03 PM

Journeys: Canada

This Coastal Canadian Escape Is Filled with Cozy Inns, National Parks, and Whale Watching

Immerse yourself in the coastal communities of Gaspésie, Bas-Saint-Laurent, Côte-Nord, and Îles de la Madeleine to enjoy active outings and spot wildlife on this journey.

Sponsored by Bonjour Québec

A four-part painting hangs over a reception desk

Journeys: Africa + Middle East

An Artistic Tour of South Africa

December 21, 2022 08:08 PM

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Kate Doty

Admire art old and new in Mumbai this upcoming May.

View From Afar

S1, E3: Behind the Byline: Seatrade’s Anne Kalosh on the Strategic Forces Reshaping the Cruise Industry

On this episode of “View From Afar,” we discover how cruise lines are listening to local communities and younger audiences to reimagine the industry’s future.

May 7, 2025 06:00 PM

J.R. Harris hiking in Torres del Paine National Park, Chilean Patagonia, in 1995; man in a red bucket hat with a large camping backpack on his back overlooking a snow-capped mountain range and valley.

Travel Tales

S3, E4: A Septuagenarian Explorer Hits the Road

In this week’s episode of Travel Tales by AFAR, on a road trip through Canada and Maine, J.R. Harris meditates on a lifetime of adventure—and the enduring power of a great road trip.

October 18, 2022 06:32 PM

A sunset cruise on a private yacht with a secluded cay at your back and a bottle of bubbly between you and your partner may be a once-in-a-lifetime experience, but it's not nearly as out of reach as you may think. The Barefoot Sailing sunset champagne cruise can make your romantic fantasy a reality, while Seahorse Sailing Adventures' sunset dinner cruise takes fine dining offshore. The Bahama Mama sunset dinner cruise is geared toward the convivial couple who want to meet other lovebirds bent on experiencing the best of the open ocean. Barefoot Sailing and Seahorse Sailing Adventures cruises depart from Nassau, and Bahama Mama sets sail from Freeport.

View From Afar

S1, E2: The Trends, News, and Cruises to Know From Seatrade Cruise Global

On this episode of “View From Afar,” Afar cofounder Joe Diaz shares highlights from the world’s largest cruise conference, Seatrade.

May 1, 2025 09:33 AM

Emirates Palace offers amenities like few others.

Journeys: Africa + Middle East

Enjoy a Feast of Architecture and Art in Abu Dhabi

Focus on the best of Abu Dhabi design and culture, from its epic skyscrapers to its avant-garde museums, on this adventure for all the senses.

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