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Phones are meant to help us connect, but they can also get in the way. One writer on traveling and allowing her phone to pick up the slack—as long as it’s to a point.

A year after twin wildfires tore through Los Angeles and destroyed her home, a writer looks at how survivors across the region are still grieving, demanding accountability, and rebuilding.

From underground sanctuaries to horseback-led tours, these experiences offer more than the conventional tasting.

Hike, sail, and snorkel your way through the BVI’s wild side.

Our Unpacked advice columnist reflects on what happens when travel brings us in close quarters with someone we would prefer to avoid.

Plan the ultimate American West road trip with 13 state-by-state itineraries that’ll take you to glaciers, canyons, hot springs, beaches, volcanoes, and wide-open skies.

A breakdown of where you will and won’t need to mask up after the federal transportation mask mandate was abruptly lifted on April 18.

From Klamath paddling to Mojave hiking, Indigenous guides show new ways to explore and care for California’s standout landscapes.

You don’t need to fly to Japan to see these legendary pink flowers.

These 12 road trips across the American Midwest highlight the region’s best drives, from Ohio’s Lake Erie coast to Wisconsin’s Driftless Area and Nebraska’s wide-open plains.

Two decades ago, one chef opened a restaurant in the tiny village of Cartmel. That decision would change the area forever.

The Paris Opera is one of the City of Light’s most iconic sites. Now Airbnb is offering the chance to sleep inside the gilded palace that inspired Broadway’s longest-running musical.

AFAR editors hand-picked these apps to make traveling easier at every step of your trip, from outlining a packing list and booking hotels to figuring out exchange rates and translating words.

Would you take a river cruise without knowing where you’re going until after you board?

The history- and nature-themed itineraries include Amtrak train rides, hotel accommodations, sightseeing tours, and activities in destinations along the coasts and in national parks, major cities, and historic sites.