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During Nyepi, the Hindu holiday honoring the new year, stillness and quiet sweep the island. Here’s what it’s like—and what to know if it’s happening when you’re visiting.

On October 26, hikers will be officially banned from ascending the sacred monolith at Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in Australia, ushering in a new era for the park.

A new policy has paved the way for an increasing number of e-bikes to pedal through national parks and public lands—but is that a good thing?

AFAR and the Travel Siblings joined forces at The Bridal Council’s “We Said Yes” event to help couples with their travel planning.

If you’re looking for serenity in 2024, check out these top destination spas.

Safari Stylesetter: Nicky Fitzgerald

200 years ago, isolated St. Helena was selected as Napoleon’s place of exile. Now, a new airport has opened up this secluded spot, and visitors are flocking to the relaxing island. You’ll probably want to visit soon—here’s what to expect.

Less than a year after the devastating Creek Fire, one writer returns to the Sierra Nevada foothills.

Once upon a time, writer Roxane Gay and her wife, the illustrator Debbie Millman, set sail to Antarctica. Here, they each tell the tale—well, their version of it.

Abdi Nor Iftin fled Somalia’s civil war—and was diagnosed with PTSD soon after immigrating to the U.S. His cure? Mother Nature.

Get ready to experience one of the world’s best multiday treks in Patagonia’s hiker’s paradise.

Surf, sand, culture, and craftsmanship—these are the 15 most incredible properties in Bali and the Indonesian archipelago.

Recent reports have been of unruly visitors and flouted rules but there’s a better way to visit.

Longtime safari guide and travel adviser Kent Redding shares how to choose the right adventure, whether you’re traveling with young family members or a fiancé.

Want to work from paradise (WFP) while your kids take a schoolcation? The new academic year is shaping up to be a buzzword-heavy global learning experience far from the schoolyard.