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By the 13th century, many major European cities had established beguinages, or enclosed communities for women looking to live in relative freedom. What remains of them today?

Of course, you’ll want to ride a cable car and view the Golden Gate Bridge when you visit the City by the Bay, but to learn why people keep leaving their hearts here, hit the hills and explore this multifaceted place.

From hip-hop history to an LGBTQ+ guide to travel, here are some of our favorite podcasts by Black creators and travelers.

From a shipping container in Portland, Maine, to the world’s largest indie bookstore in Portland, Oregon, these are Afar staffers’ favorite bookshops.

Start your New York WorldPride celebration early with this one-off flight from London that departs on June 28, 2019.

Deep-sea mappers. Activists. Record-setting climbers, podcasters, and polar explorers. All are changing the world—and the ways we think about travel.

Across New York City, various institutions are commemorating the June anniversary of the Stonewall Riots with a slew of captivating events. Here’s where to observe the city’s LGBTQ history throughout the month.

In our annual Travel Vanguard awards, Afar honors nine companies that in 2024 have been working to improve the world and how travelers experience it.

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

Worrying about an atmosphere of anti-gay attitudes can cast a shadow over a getaway when all you want is some fun under the sun. Here are the islands you’ll find most welcoming.

Consider these 51 beautiful places found across the country—including Puerto Rico—for your next trip

Enjoy the thrill of the chase in Paris, a Stanley Tucci tour of Italy, and a puppet’s-eye view of global cuisine with these streaming TV shows.

From Oslo’s first biennale to a provocative exhibit on the Greek island of Hydra, these art shows offer a dose of culture this summer.

We learned from experience so you don’t have to—heed our advice to set yourself up for permanent ink success.

Breakfast tacos, margaritas, and killer concerts? Yes, you can get those in your living room. You can even create your own little Barton Springs too.