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History + Culture

Unexpected Cambodia: One Traveler’s Unplanned Adventure in Southeast Asia

AFAR chose a destination at random and sent writer Alexander Chee, with 24 hours’ notice, to a Southeast Asian country where he encountered headless Buddhas and naked hotel guests.

October 15, 2015 02:57 PM
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Alexander Chee
Road Trips

Spain’s Death Coast Is Actually Your Dream Road Trip

A 4-day road trip to land’s end shows an entirely enchanting side of Spain.

February 1, 2016 08:20 PM
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Chris Ciolli
Family Travel

What Happens When Life Turns You Into a New Kind of Traveler?

On a trip to Belize, a new mother learns how the transition from solo travel to family travel can be a surprise.

June 14, 2016 11:28 AM
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Leslie Jamison
Weekend Getaways

The Best Weekend Getaways in the United States

There’s never been a better time to explore close to home.

February 20, 2019 10:53 AM
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Julia Cosgrove
Destination Spotlight

Five Lesser-Known Treasures to Visit in Canada

Stargaze in the middle of a desert, dig for clams, or dine well without breaking the bank in Canada.

December 11, 2015 02:40 PM
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Renee Suen
Art + Architecture

The Best Ways to See the World’s Great Museums, According to Experts

Strategies for getting the most out of your visit to some of the best museums in the world.

January 13, 2016 03:08 PM
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Marian Bull
Cities We Love

These 5 Artists and Makers Have Completely Remade Detroit

Craft, design, and a do-it-all spirit are fueling Detroit’s rebirth. Meet the creatives ushering in a new era for the Motor City.

August 5, 2016 02:31 PM
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Joshua M. Bernstein
Art + Culture

Succumbing to Meatballs (and ABBA) in Stockholm

Steven Petrow arrives with some trepidation in the Scandinavian birthplace of ABBA and a certain meatball.

May 12, 2014 08:17 PM
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Steven Petrow
Restaurants + Cafés

Eating at the Bar: The Best Thing You Can Do on a Solo Trip

One frequent solo traveler shares her best tip for eating out on your own while on the road.

April 16, 2015 01:51 PM
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Danielle Walsh
Jordan

Overview

May 23, 2018 11:20 AM
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Jessica Lee
Beer, Wine, + Spirits

This Might Be the Most High-Tech Winery Ever

Despite its proximity to Silicon Valley, Napa Valley wineries are shockingly lacking in tech development. Not so for this one.

January 21, 2016 05:51 PM
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Larissa Zimberoff
Destination Spotlight

6 Lesser-Known Things to Do in Estonia

Estonia is a multifaceted country that has more to learn about than what meets the eye.

October 14, 2015 04:15 PM
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Jenny Miller
Travel Tales

A San Francisco Chef Traces Her Roots

Writer Francis Lam discovers the island’s multicultural flavors when he joins a Malaysia-born San Francisco chef for a bittersweet homecoming.

April 14, 2017 02:51 PM
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Francis Lam
The Future of Travel

There May Be a Cocoa Shortage by 2020—but Here’s How Travelers Can Help

There May Be a Cocoa Shortage by 2020—but Here’s How Travelers Can Help

August 20, 2015 03:55 PM
Weekend Getaways

Where to Get Off the Beaten Path in the Berkshires

The Berkshires is more than just Tanglewood and MASS MoCA. Here are eight under-the-radar spots to explore.

November 13, 2015 04:57 PM
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Katherine Martinelli

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