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Turkey’s Unequal Treatment of Tourists and Locals Sparks Outcry

International tourists are exempt from lockdown restrictions that order most Turks to stay home on weeknights and weekends.

May 17, 2021 03:16 PM

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Zeynep Bilginsoy

Art + Culture

Take It From an Aussie: This Is the World’s Most Epic New Year’s Eve Celebration

Sydney’s New Year’s Eve fireworks show is viewed by over one billion people worldwide and is arguably one of the greatest pyrotechnic displays on Earth.

Mamma mia! If the rumors are true, the upcoming theme park may feature a Super Nintendo World with a real-life Mario Kart ride.

August 1, 2019 07:37 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

A mural at Esperanza Arts Center in Philadelphia

Art + Architecture

12 Great U.S. Museums Focused on Latin American Art

These must-visit locations highlight the rich, complex history of Latin America and Latinos in the United States.

October 3, 2023 08:03 AM

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Jessica van Dop DeJesus

Travel Tips + Etiquette

12 Australian Slang Words You Need to Know

Feeling useless as an ashtray on a motorbike? No wukkers. Learning Australian slang is too easy with some fair dinkum tips. Sweet as!

May 4, 2016 08:43 PM

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Serena Renner

A fairy tale like building with straw roof houses a small store and people having lunch on a terrace

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

America’s Best Small Towns for Wine Lovers

These 11 towns will surprise you with their vineyards, tasting rooms, restaurants, and boutique inns—and have you shipping bottles home by the case.

July 26, 2024 12:24 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Where to Go in Summer

10 Best Places to Travel in August

Watch the total solar eclipse in Europe or embrace peak summer with lively fests this month.

April 16, 2026 06:44 AM

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Mark Ellwood

Tips + News

This Is the City Americans Are Flocking to Most for the Holidays

Christmas in paradise sounds very merry, indeed.

December 10, 2019 06:04 PM

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Michelle Baran

Small Ship Cruises

These Epic Shore Excursions Will Change the Way You Think About Cruising

Visiting reindeer herders and eagle hunters in Mongolia. Getting exclusive access to the Louvre after hours. Gorilla trekking in Rwanda. Yes, you can do this all by cruise ship.

January 13, 2020 04:40 PM

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Gene Sloan

Epic Trips

Discovering the Magic of Rwanda

Seeing gorillas in the wild would be reason enough to visit Rwanda, but this beautiful country offers much more.

Sponsored by TCS World Travel

Tips + News

Europe Unveils Plans to Open to Vaccinated Americans

The wait is over: American travelers who have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 may soon enter the European Union, the head of the European Commission said.

April 25, 2021 08:44 PM

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Michelle Baran

Where to Travel Next

Travelers’ Choice Awards: The Top Destinations for 2018

For AFAR’s third annual Travelers’ Choice destinations awards, our readers cast more than 100,000 votes to recognize their top places to go. Get ready to hit the road—the world awaits.

December 13, 2018 11:07 AM

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Sara Button

Epic Trips

Exploring the Nature of the Florida Keys

The combination of ecological beauty and fragility in these unique islands makes them worth visiting—and protecting.

Sponsored by The Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Card from Chase

Tips + News

Everything You Need to Know About Antigua and Barbuda’s Reopening

International travelers have been able to visit the Caribbean island nation since June—as long as they follow these test and health screening requirements.

October 2, 2020 04:15 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Road Trips

The 14 Most Scenic Drives in the United States

A change of scene is as good as a rest.

August 31, 2023 02:00 PM

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Tim Chester

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