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AFAR Ambassador Ryan Cordwell reflects on an unforgettable trip with the USTOA

The travel industry has a long way to go to reach its climate ambitions of net-zero by 2050, but these companies and destinations are stepping up to the challenge.

Phil Rosenthal loves to eat—and he’s hooked on the delicious flavors of Singapore.

Now you can learn how to make pasta like an Italian nonna, meditate with sheep in Scotland, and more with the new Airbnb Online Experiences.

Sobriety isn’t always easy, especially while traveling. Here, six tips on how to navigate the world happily—and soberly—from someone who’s been there.

Japan’s world-renowned cuisine is a reflection of its storied history. Don’t leave the country without trying these foods.

AFAR’s partnership with the United States Tour Operators Association has led to some unforgettable travel moments. Here are 10 of the amazing journeys.

Get a richer understanding of Japanese culture while in Tokyo, one of the world’s most intoxicating cities.

Some of these hikes are well known, some underrated. All are Afar tested and approved, bringing you closer to the Earth.

As travel to Japan continues to boom, we rounded up 23 of the best hotels across the country, many in sublime—and often less-visited—destinations.

In his humble Tokyo patisserie, Chikara Mizukami preserves an ancient art.

A great trip is about more than running through a checklist of landmarks—it’s about having an adventure for the senses that dives into local culture, flavors, and history for the real story.

Our 2026 picks champion a better way to travel the world: responsibly, creatively, and with eyes on places long overlooked.

Sleep under the world’s darkest, clearest skies across six continents at one of these 19 dark sky zone hotels.

Adventurer Erik Weihenmayer spent six years preparing to solo kayak the stretch of the Colorado River that passes through the Grand Canyon—home to some of the country’s most notorious rapids.