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As AFAR Experiences looks forward to its trip to New Orleans in March 2019, we turned to New Orleans native Arthur Hardy for some insights on the city’s most famous celebration

These days, it’s all too easy to swap FaceTime for face time—but maintaining genuine connections with loved ones remains important. Here, one writer makes the case for getting the whole family together once a year.

When it comes to travel promotions, the savings don’t end on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Enter: Travel Tuesday.

Get to know the American South on these top road trips. We’ve got one for every state, spotlighting Gulf Coast beaches and bayous to Civil Rights landmarks, mountain drives, music trails, and unforgettable food stops.

Have a new hobby thanks to the COVID lockdown? Are you suddenly really well versed in sourdough starters? Cycling? Whisky drinking? These trips will inspire you to turn new (or dormant) passions into a far-flung education.

Good-bye plastic giftshop rain poncho. You’ll be proud to don these packable, stylish garments for both men and women when the rain clouds roll in.

With plenty of cozy old-world charm—as well as some unexpected modern marvels—Belgium’s holiday markets offer a fresh spin on this festive shopping tradition.

In Austria, where the Alps cover 62 percent of the country, hiking is just a part of regular life. An intrepid American writer laces up his boots.

Open House weekends provide exclusive insider access to beautifully designed buildings across the globe. Here are eight places to visit this fall as the architectural initiative grows in popularity—including Asia’s first participating city.

America’s first water sommelier believes that the more we think about what we drink, the more we will care about the planet. But first, he has to get people to take him seriously.

We find trip inspiration in every state (plus Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C.), from sprawling rainforests and contemporary art museums to Black-owned wineries and award-winning restaurants.

On a trip through the less-visited corners of Yunnan, China, writer Peggy Orenstein searches for the bliss and grace of the unexpected.

Over the past 33 years, the art-focused desert gathering known as Burning Man has swelled to include 70,000 people. While some lament the resulting changes, others—like the longtime burners at AFAR—think the event keeps burning brighter.

It’s for kids—and kids at heart.

Think you’re too old to enjoy the Happiest Place on Earth? Think again.