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A ryokan is one of the coolest hotel experiences you can have in Japan—here’s how to navigate one.

Planes are breeding grounds for germs and grime. We got the scoop on the dirtiest places aboard and talked to infectious disease experts about how you can stay hygienic and healthy while flying.

As the U.S. State Department issues a worldwide travel alert, is it safe to travel to the Middle East? What about Europe? Security experts offer their advice.

Glaciers are one of nature’s most awe-inspiring phenomena—they’re also extremely vulnerable to climate change.

One of the many mysteries of air travel is the white mist that occasionally fills the airplane cabin right before takeoff. AFAR explains the science involved.

This Southern California oasis offers mid-century modern architecture and design, world-class hotels, shopping, restaurants, and outdoor experiences—all in an enviably warm climate, year-round.

More companies and organizations are striving to make hotel stays more welcoming to the LGBTQ+ community. But what does it take for a hotel to be truly LGBTQ+ friendly?

For some visitors, short-term rentals provide a way to access neighborhoods and pricing they can’t access otherwise with hotel stays. But residents complain about a depleting affordable housing supply.

Some practical tips for using up your extra yen, euros, francs, and beyond.

Newly launched cruise line Explora Journeys designed its vessels specifically with the cruise averse in mind. Here’s a first look.

The lists are designed to protect endangered traditions worldwide.

From art to food, here’s what to know about New York City’s most populous borough.

You know that lovely mind fog you feel when you’re on a trip? Experts have been studying what it is, why it happens, and whether it’s just a figment of our relaxed imaginations.

Experiencing a new culture can be one of the best parts about traveling—here’s how to engage with local communities respectfully.

In a place where weather and wildlife encounters are unpredictable, and climate challenges are front and center, on a recent Arctic journey with Aurora Expeditions, passengers embrace the unknown.