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With Hawaii leading the charge, many destinations are moving to ban reef-damaging sunscreens. Here’s the why, where, and what of the matter—plus some handy tips for picking your own eco-friendly sunscreen.

Taking a gap year—a pre-college detour to travel and/or work—isn’t just a European and Australian thing anymore.

These nine individuals are harnessing the power of travel to make a difference in the world.

When one traveler volunteered to spend the day helping one of Taipei’s Sweet Potato Mamas with her food cart, she learned that the best views of the city are found at street level.

AFAR sent food expert and television personality Alton Brown to a destination he’d never visited with just 24 hours’ notice—here’s what transpired.

Canada just went where only one other nation has gone before (hi Uruguay!). But establishing a legal market for recreational cannabis is no straightforward feat.

Thanks to a wave of immigrants—and open-armed locals—the German capital just might be the most dynamic city in Europe right now.

The city is overrun with tourists. But what if travelers were part of the solution, not the problem?

Step off the beaten path and fall in love with a different side of Oahu.

The larger-than-life chef’s former home in France is on Airbnb.

A country once divided by hatred is showing the world how to heal. For travelers, it’s a destination where both nature and humanity inspire awe.

Celebrating Oktoberfest During the Refugee Crisis

We talked to a paranormal investigator about ghost-hunting fakery, airport-security woes, and his most chilling experience.

While the retro kitsch alone is worth embarking on the 2,000-mile drive, these convienently placed distilleries and bars are sure to get you in the American spirit. Grab a friend—or a designated driver—and hit the road.

Lisa Abend dives into a beautiful, confusing paradise that may be gone by the end of the century.