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Plan a hiking trip to Joshua Tree National Park and take in the spectacular landscapes.

Journeys: United States

Discover Insider Wineries, Stunning National Parks, and More of This Destination’s Delights

See highlights from both Northern and Southern California.

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Journeys: Asia

A Culture Odyssey Through Abu Dhabi

August 1, 2022 04:23 PM

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Visit Abu Dhabi

Beaches, backwaters, and tea and spice plantations aside, there’s a lot of history to be enjoyed in Kerala. Stroll around <a href="https://www.afar.com/places/fort-kochi-kochi">Fort Kochi</a>, the historic core of the city, and travel back to the time of spice traders and merchants along the lanes of <a href="https://www.afar.com/places/jew-town-kochi">Jew Town</a>, past the Paradesi Synagogue. Visit the Santa Cruz Basilica and St. Francis Church, before heading to Mattancherry to enjoy the murals and temple art at Mattancherry Palace, a 1555 gift from the Portuguese to the Raja of Kochi. Kerala is home to some of the biggest temples in India and is a popular pilgrimage destination, with temples like the historic <a href="https://www.afar.com/places/sri-padmanabhaswamy-temple-thiruvananthapuram">Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple</a> in Thiruvananthapuram, the Guruvayur Temple in Guruvayur, and Vadakkunnathan Temple in Thrissur.

Travel Tales

S6, E12: The Ambassador, the President, and Me: an Unlikely Reunion in India

This week on Travel Tales by Afar, author Charmaine Craig reveals how an unexpected reunion—and resulting trip to India—changed her future.

August 28, 2025 10:05 AM

Kids entertainment on Paul Gauguin Cruises

Journeys: Oceania

The Best Way to See Tahiti with Kids

Snorkel coral reefs, mountain bike in jungles, and explore island culture on this family-friendly small-ship cruise.

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Four women toast glasses of wine at a table in a vineyard.

Journeys: Oceania

Farm-To-Table Dining, Wine, and Whales: Adventures in Australia

July 26, 2022 05:08 PM

Unpacked, the Podcast

Where to Go in 2026: Why Morocco’s Chill Capital Deserves Your Attention

On this episode of Where to Go, Aislyn Greene and Yulia Denisyuk talk about Rabat’s festivals, food, and history, plus practical tips for planning a visit.

January 12, 2026 11:02 AM

Toast to new friends as you make your way down the Rhône River.

Journeys: Cruise

An Epic Trip and Food Fan’s Delight Along This Dreamy European River

October 24, 2022 10:11 AM

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Avalon Waterways

Journeys: Nature + Outdoors

From Machu Picchu to the Galápagos Islands—the Ultimate Travel Itinerary for Adventurers

Journey through Lima and Cusco in Peru, followed by the 15th-century Inca citadel of Machu Picchu before embarking on a small-ship cruise to see the wildlife of Ecuador’s Galápagos Islands.

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