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One AFAR editor retraces the steps of a college spring break trip with the help of local guides, a celebrity chef, and a few new friends.

The state’s swamplands have long provided food, protection, and cultural grounding for the surrounding communities—but they are at risk of disappearing.

Senior deputy editor and hotels expert Jennifer Flowers reflects on her childhood growing up in the Plaza Hotel and this year’s Stay List.

It took a conference in Brazil, and a few joyful trysts around the world, for me to gain the courage to live life on my terms.

These places are perfect for a postwinter adventure.

Following a New Year’s Day attack that killed 14, the Louisiana city known for its colorful Carnival festivities and parades is grappling with how to celebrate—and do so safely—in the wake of tragedy.

After learning more about Ancient Odysseys—which links travelers with excavation sites open to amateurs—one writer heads to New Mexico to pick up a trowel.

With a vibrant art, food, and culture scene and a plethora of immersive outdoor activities, there’s a lot more to Asheville than its famous landmarks.

Go beyond greenwashing and find a responsible retreat that will help you explore your destination while leaving a positive impact.

To appreciate Andy Goldsworthy’s art, you need to experience it in person.

In this part of the country, locals see volcanoes as part of regular life.

Afar’s team roamed wide in 2025. These were our favorite spots from a year of exploring.

The new Maharaja Lounge marks the airline’s first of its updated lounge concept outside of India, complete with live cooking stations, a swanky cocktail bar, and art crafted from upcycled airplane parts.

From childhood, “Endurance,” the classic story about Ernest Shackleton’s ill-fated trip to cross the White Continent on foot, ignited a thirst for adventure. As an adult, I got to visit—and every trip left its mark.

These 19 glamping retreats are the best in the world at delivering the finer things under canvas.