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The rainbow crosswalk in Toronto's Church and Wellesley village neighborhood

Journeys: Canada

Make the Most of a Long Weekend in LGBTQ+ Toronto

Embrace the diverse community of Toronto and support LGBTQ+-owned businesses during a memorable three-day trip.

September 11, 2023 02:44 PM

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Destination Toronto

Travel Tales

Travel Tales by Afar

May 10, 2023 01:28 PM

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

Unpacked, the Podcast

Unpacked Minis, Five Questions: What Happens After You Buy That One-Euro Sicilian House?

On this Unpacked Mini, writer Lisa Abend investigates Sicily’s viral one-euro houses—and shares what really happens after you buy.

July 2, 2025 03:24 PM

The 17th-century Fountain of Four Dolphins in Aix-en-Provence

Travel Tales

S4, E7: How to Eat Your Way Along France’s Finest Food Trail

On this week’s episode of Travel Tales by AFAR, the food-obsessed host of the podcast eats, drinks, and shops along the 400-mile Vallée de la Gastronomie.

November 13, 2023 11:05 PM

A foggy city at night from the top of a skyscraper. Headlights light busy avenues

Journeys: Africa + Middle East

A First-Timer’s Trip to South Africa

December 17, 2022 03:35 PM

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Ignacio Maza

Beaches, backwaters, and tea and spice plantations aside, there’s a lot of history to be enjoyed in Kerala. Stroll around <a href="https://www.afar.com/places/fort-kochi-kochi">Fort Kochi</a>, the historic core of the city, and travel back to the time of spice traders and merchants along the lanes of <a href="https://www.afar.com/places/jew-town-kochi">Jew Town</a>, past the Paradesi Synagogue. Visit the Santa Cruz Basilica and St. Francis Church, before heading to Mattancherry to enjoy the murals and temple art at Mattancherry Palace, a 1555 gift from the Portuguese to the Raja of Kochi. Kerala is home to some of the biggest temples in India and is a popular pilgrimage destination, with temples like the historic <a href="https://www.afar.com/places/sri-padmanabhaswamy-temple-thiruvananthapuram">Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple</a> in Thiruvananthapuram, the Guruvayur Temple in Guruvayur, and Vadakkunnathan Temple in Thrissur.

Travel Tales

S6, E12: The Ambassador, the President, and Me: an Unlikely Reunion in India

This week on Travel Tales by Afar, author Charmaine Craig reveals how an unexpected reunion—and resulting trip to India—changed her future.

August 28, 2025 10:05 AM

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

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

Gran Cenote, one of many underground pools found throughout the Yucatan Peninsula

Journeys: Mexico + Central America

Experience Tulum’s Mayan Culture

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