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For more than a decade, Sicily has been trying to revive its villages by selling vacant houses. Writer Lisa Abend heads to the largest island in the Mediterranean to see how life has changed.

Oman is home to dozens of “wadis,” rocky river gorges with impossibly blue swimming holes. Here’s a guide to visiting them safely.

Italian tour operator and author Sophie Minchilli shares her tips for finding pleasure in the ordinary.

Songwriter and rapper Virtuous leads the way through the best places to take in live music—and feed your soul in between gigs—with this two-day itinerary.

Whether you’re after a view of Sydney Harbor or a neighborhood hangout with one of the best restaurants in town, these are the 15 best hotels in Sydney.

Austin’s stylish Native Hostel combines dormitory asceticism with high-concept hedonism. And it works.

Visit the Smithsonian museums, kayak in Georgetown, see pandas in one of the oldest zoos in the U.S., and play mini golf on this family-friendly itinerary.

How a humble European pastry became the Big Easy’s most delicious symbol of Mardi Gras.

When it comes to luxury lodgings, Miami has a hotel for everyone—and these are the very best of them.

Kōenji rewards intrepid travelers with killer vinyl, curious vintage shops, and secret-alley bar crawls.

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

Six ways travelers can contribute to relief and recovery in California’s fire-ravaged Napa and Sonoma counties

Pet peeves at places that do almost everything right

Here’s why Paravel deserves a spot in your luggage lineup.

Whether you have one night or four to explore the region outside Sydney, these three weekend trips will give you nature, nurture, and wine in spades.