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Journeys: Nature + Outdoors

Immerse Yourself in the Wild Natural Beauty of Finland and Iceland

Revel in epic natural landscapes—and help protect and preserve them too—in this tour through two Nordic countries.

Sponsored by The Nordics

A tall, stone Viking statue in Gamli, Manitoba

In this week’s episode of Unpacked by AFAR, journalist Liz Beatty—host of the North Americana podcast—explores the Viking hearts of New Icelanders, from Gimli, Manitoba to Mountain, North Dakota.

April 4, 2023 03:24 PM

Fall 2024

Read articles from this print issue of Afar Magazine.

October 16, 2024 12:30 PM

Journeys: Caribbean + Atlantic

From Pristine Beaches to Verdant Hills, Connect with Nature in the British Virgin Islands

June 8, 2022 11:18 AM

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British Virgin islands

Journeys: United States

A Grand Canyon Dream Trip: Epic Views, Tribal Lands, Whitewater Rafting, and More

June 13, 2022 01:34 PM

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Visit Arizona

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 view of palm thatched roof shade structures along the beach in Renaissance Island in the Caribbean,

Journeys: Romance

This Dreamy Caribbean Island Is a Perfect Couples’ Getaway

Enjoy Aruba’s most romantic beaches, culinary delights, and outdoor adventures with this five-day couple’s itinerary.

Sponsored by Hurtigruten Expeditions

A woman on a luxurious modern balcony overlooks the coastline at sunset.

Journeys: Oceania

A Luxury Outback Safari

December 17, 2022 04:42 PM

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Liane Soukup

Journeys: Oceania

Enjoy The Islands of Tahiti’s Cultural Treasures on This “Slow Travel” Trip

June 14, 2022 12:50 PM

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Tahiti Tourisme

Journeys: South America

Discover the Thrills of Adventures in the Antarctic and Argentina on this Privately Guided Tour and Cruise

Travel to southern Argentina, the gateway to “the seventh continent,” for a trip that spans the wine and tango of Buenos Aires and a bona fide polar expedition—with a world-famous waterfalls finale.

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