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Where will 2022 take you? Below, you’ll find 39 destinations—from Abu Dhabi to Alberta, Canada—where your visit will really count. Locals tell us what’s new, exciting, and worth the trip in the coming year.

In celebration of Women’s History Month, we went back in the AFAR archives to honor some of our best storytellers.

Get Inspired by This Award-Winning Adventure Travel Film

AFAR contributing writer David Farley spends a month seeking the human side of the refugee crisis.

Here’s why the politically motivated protests are happening and how they could affect your trip.

Between hotel openings, a robust calendar of festivals, a new tribute to soccer star Leo Messi, plus up-and-coming neighborhoods to explore, Barcelona packs in plenty this autumn.

These games are so engaging, they might even make your flight—dare we say it—fun.

On a last-minute trip to Rio de Janeiro, author Carmen Maria Machado luxuriates in beach feasts, practices small talk—and confronts her travel anxiety.

The successful hotelier finds multiple ways to support local communities and the people who work in the travel industry.

Writer Chris Colin left the headlines behind and discovered the ineffable delight of a European river cruise with his family.

LGBTQ leaders in the outdoor space weigh in on how to plan a safe and successful adventure when you’re “out” hitting the trails, navigating national parks, or sleeping under the stars.

Have a new hobby thanks to the COVID lockdown? Are you suddenly really well versed in sourdough starters? Cycling? Whisky drinking? These trips will inspire you to turn new (or dormant) passions into a far-flung education.

Lawyer and activist Bryan Stevenson talks about opening the National Memorial to Peace and Justice in Montgomery, Alabama, and why every American needs to experience it now.

Is this your first time car camping? (Hint: It is if you’re asking, “What is car camping?”) Use this camping guide for beginners to prepare for your first trip, from finding campsites to packing the right gear.

J.R. Harris is one of the most prolific solo hikers the world has ever seen. But he’d never tell you that himself.