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Maggie Shipstead, author of the novel “Great Circle,” hadn’t written a word when she first arrived in the Norwegian Arctic seven years ago. Here’s how she found seeds of inspiration in the most barren of places.

The network now includes 701 protected nature reserves in 124 countries around the world.

Travel by private jet and maximize your time with these world wonders.

The 2018 additions to UNESCO’s World Heritage List include an ancient city in Oman and Buddhist mountain monasteries in Korea.

Travel with Paul Gauguin Cruises to capture these dreamy South Pacific moments yourself.

Rock climbing. Wadi hiking. Sinkhole swimming. Author Sarah Thankam Mathews seeks out adventure in her childhood home.

The brand-new extension is not just a mall. It is also a stunning garden attraction and a preview of the city-state’s best local restaurants and shops.

Celebrate National Black Business Month by supporting Black-owned businesses and Black authors.

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These 19 hotels around the world immerse you in their destinations while carving out space for unhurried time together.

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These experiences and operators offer a range of price points and embrace sustainable tourism practices.

Airbnb just revealed its 51 most wish-listed rentals in each state (and D.C.). These are the ones AFAR staffers are pining over.

Afar editors share the 2025 hotel stays they didn’t want to leave—and would happily return to.

From iconic venues like City Lights in San Francisco to community gathering spots for food-obsessed readers, this list covers some of our top bookstores in the state.