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Indigenous Taiwanese educator Dongi Kacaw, who has devoted her life to sharing Indigenous plant knowledge.

Food + Drink

For Some, Weeds Are Garbage—to Taiwan’s Dongi Kacaw, They’re Lunch

On the island’s east coast, Amis advocate and educator Dongi Kacaw works to safeguard Indigenous plant knowledge.

November 2, 2022 04:12 PM

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Clarissa Wei

The sail-shaped Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, left, is surrounded by the blue waters of the Arabian Gulf. Jumeirah Al Naseem, right, is located right on the beach nearby.

Hotels

These Luxury Dubai Hotels Double as a Wildlife Sanctuary

Dubai’s sail-shaped Burj Al Arab and its sleek sister property, Jumeirah Al Naseem, are home to the Middle East’s first turtle rehabilitation project.

January 28, 2024 08:00 AM

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Nicola Chilton

Actor and TV host Alan Cumming has a new entertainment venture, this time focused on bringing you relaxation while flying.

“Traitors U.S.” host Alan Cumming dishes on airport lounges, the essential preflight cocktail, and his new partnership with Virgin Atlantic.

March 27, 2025 03:43 PM

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Cat Sposato

Hiking + Cycling

The Great Way to See Canada’s Scenic Beauty That Many Travelers Miss

The best way to explore the country’s wilderness in winter? Fat biking.

March 20, 2025 03:09 PM

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Steve Lyons

Air Travel News

8 Ways to Get Business-Class Seats on Your Next Flight—Without Paying Full Price

From repositioning flights to the power of an informed newsletter, there are a variety of ways you can upgrade to the front of the plane without breaking the bank.

March 19, 2025 09:36 AM

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Bailey Berg

Food + Drink

From Sunrise to Sunset With the “Noma” of Vegan Restaurants

Plate by plate, the Ark Collection is trying to change the way we think of fine dining.

October 27, 2022 01:56 PM

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Kristin Vuković

Interior shot of the Bungalows by Homestead Modern looking out to the Mojave Desert

Hotels

This New Midcentury Modern Desert Escape in Joshua Tree Is the Perfect Winter Getaway

Experience midcentury modern style and the resilient beauty of Joshua trees on an eccentric New Age campus at the Bungalows by Homestead Modern.

October 26, 2022 05:29 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Epic Trips

Uncovr, the Tour Company That’s All About Spontaneity Over Scheduling

Linger over long meals and learn from—and drink with—locals in the arts, architecture, winemaking, and more.

February 27, 2020 01:10 PM

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Mary Holland

People

The Influencer: Joe Bartolomei, Innkeeper

Where to go in California, according to the cofounder of one of Sonoma County’s most distinctive hotels.

June 14, 2018 08:00 PM

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Andrew Parks

Packing Tips + Gear

8 Sales Travelers Shouldn’t Miss This Presidents’ Day Weekend

Save up to 50 percent off some of our favorite travel gear for those future trips.

February 11, 2021 03:00 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Health + Wellness

Inside the New Waterfront Spa on New York’s Governors Island

The QC NY spa is now open—and AFAR got a sneak peek inside.

May 31, 2022 12:27 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Hotels

The Colorado Ski Lodge Gets a Makeover

Breckenridge’s Gravity Haus features a modern look—and ethos. Is this the new face of mountain lodging?

October 8, 2020 05:40 PM

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Rich Beattie

Islands

9 Grounding Reasons to Make The Islands of Tahiti Your Next Destination

From tattoo culture and flowers to dance and farm-to-table dining, it’s easy to follow your bliss for a life-affirming trip that makes you feel treasured in The Islands of Tahiti.

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