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Whether it’s trying new things or appreciating our surroundings, we can all do more to connect with the places we visit. Happiness Research Institute CEO Meik Wiking shares how we can make the most of our time on the road.

Author and culinary historian Dr. Jessica B. Harris reflects on a hobby that has spanned more than half a century in this excerpt from her 2020 book, “Vintage Postcards from the African World: In the Dignity of Their Work and the Joy of Their Play.”

On April 29, Spain’s electrical grid experienced a catastrophic outage. For those, like the writer, who were in transit, it was an exercise in managing panic with patience and perseverance. Here’s what she learned about travel during an unprecedented disaster.

Kelli Jo Ford grew up traveling between Virginia and the Cherokee Nation in Oklahoma. A key companion on the journey? Love’s Travel Stop, where they would stop for gas, snacks—and family reunions.

Amid growing concerns about data privacy issues and electronic phone searches by U.S. Customs and Border and Patrol, travelers may be wondering how to travel more securely with their mobile devices. We asked experts for insights.

Tswalu Kalahari Reserve recently welcomed Loapi Tented Camp, a collection of six private villas that come with their own butlers, private chefs, and safari guides.

Tropical yet familiar, the many sounds—and sights, tastes, and experiences—on this U.S. Caribbean outpost are a joyful noise to U.S. travelers eager for a refresh.

Door County has more state parks and shoreline than any other county in Wisconsin. And thanks to a new generation of creatives, the peninsula is changing in the very best sort of way.

So many trips were canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and we bet you’re missing them. Here’s a funny little list of signs that you really need to plan another one.

Fully vaccinated adults (as well as unvaccinated children accompanying them) can now travel to Fiji from the U.S. and several other countries.

Disney sets the gold standard for family-friendly Alaska cruises. Here’s why parents and kids love it.

Gaze out at the Blue Ridge Mountains and art deco skyline from behind your chilled martini glass.

AFAR’s resident introvert and in-house extrovert share tips for how they’ve met new people on their solo trips.

From coastal luxury to desert escapes, these ten iconic locations will guide you through the heart of Southern California.

For Negin Farsad, traveling to Jamaica for a psilocybin retreat started as a gig. After a week of tripping, she found it was about much more than getting high.