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Lanterns at the Kasuga-Taisha Shrine in Nara, Japan

Journeys: Asia

The Perfect Cruise Around Japan—Even if You’re Not a “Cruise Person”

Sail around the islands of Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu in Japan and the pretty port city of Busan in South Korea for a trip filled with food and colorful traditions.

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Unpacked, the Podcast

S3, E30: The 25 Most Exciting, Crowd-Free Places to Visit in 2025

On this episode of Unpacked, four editors reveal how they chose the best off-the-beaten-path destinations for this year’s “Where to Go in 2025” list.

November 18, 2024 10:29 AM

Dolly Parton at Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge & Resort media event held on November 2, 2023, at the HeartSong Lodge & Resort in Pigeon Forge, TN. © Curtis Hilbun / Dollywood

Travel Tales

S4, E6: How Dolly Parton Went From a One-Room Cabin to a Smoky Mountains Empire

On this week’s episode of Travel Tales by AFAR, Dolly Parton opens up about her new hotel, HeartSong Lodge & Resort, and the ways travel has shaped her life.

November 7, 2023 03:57 PM

Unpacked, the Podcast

Unpacked Minis, Five Questions: A Slow Traveler’s Guide to Korea’s (Second) Busiest City

On this Unpacked Mini, writer Peggy Orenstein—Afar’s slow-travel expert—visits Busan, Korea’s bustling coastal city.

August 1, 2025 08:31 PM

Two women walk towards an awning called "Patina"

Journeys: United States

A Girlfriends’ Getaway in Napa Valley

July 26, 2022 05:35 PM

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Visit Napa Valley

Travel Tales

S5, E2: Big Animals, and Even Bigger Adventures, in a Part of Argentina Few Travelers Visit

On this week’s episode of Travel Tales by AFAR, we explore two regions in Argentina that most travelers miss.

June 11, 2024 06:42 PM

Journeys: United States

Baja California Dreaming

January 29, 2023 08:36 PM

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John Clifford

Delicious cuisine, like that of a Swedish Fika, or coffee break, abounds throughout the Nordic countries.

Journeys: Food + Drink

Savor Nordic Food in Iceland, Sweden, and Denmark

Explore Michelin-starred restaurants, local and seasonal delicacies, and more in Reykjavik, Stockholm, Gothenburg, and Copenhagen.

September 8, 2023 12:07 PM

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The Nordics

A grand building overlooking a serene bay at sunset. A large cruise ship is docked.

Journeys: Canada

A Taste of French Canada: Five Days in Québec City and Charlevoix

September 27, 2022 10:50 PM

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Judy Perl

A high view of colorful sun tents in a row along Baby Beach in Aruba.

Journeys: Family

This Caribbean Island is the Perfect Family Vacation Destination—Here’s Why

Whether it’s beach days, wildlife viewing, or island flavors, this seven-day travel itinerary has everything your family needs for the perfect getaway in Aruba.

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