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Some of these hikes are well known, some underrated. All are Afar tested and approved, bringing you closer to the Earth.

An AFAR writer and winter sports enthusiast discovers unparalleled adventure when going off-piste in Engelberg.

Looking for the best things to buy in Tokyo? From chopsticks to cosmetics, we’ve got you covered.

Our 2026 picks champion a better way to travel the world: responsibly, creatively, and with eyes on places long overlooked.

Planes are breeding grounds for germs and grime. We got the scoop on the dirtiest places aboard and talked to infectious disease experts about how you can stay hygienic and healthy while flying.

Ambitious young Thais are driving a creative reawakening in one of the world’s most visited cities.

As the women-led protests in Iran continue to escalate, Negin Farsad—who grew up in the U.S., but spent years visiting her extended family in Tehran—reflects on the oppression she’s witnessed.

At this remote working ranch, the bison roam in a spectacular setting of mountains, a national park, and an International Dark Sky Park.

Dragons. Culture. Overwater bungalows. Ta’aktana, a Luxury Collection Resort, is one of Indonesia’s most exciting new island getaways.

Glasgow is turning 850 years old this year, but it’s more creative and forward-thinking than ever before.

At the Shangri-La Hotel’s Le Bar Botaniste, head barman Clement Emery spent nine months dreaming up a dazzling new menu of travel-inspired potables.

Chile’s Futaleufú River provides a rare, thrilling experience that’s possible only with continued environmental protection.

Libraries might be the best way to get to know a place. And they look amazing too. These are among our favorites.

Afar’s picks for the 25 best new hotels in the world.

The hotel brand’s “Camp Hox” experience now offers curated road trips with a kitted-out camper van using its properties in L.A., London, Paris, and Amsterdam as the start and end points.