AFAR Search

River Cruises

A Cycling Cruise Will Change the Way You Experience Europe

A cruise skeptic changes her tune after a voyage down the Danube.

March 8, 2018 09:39 AM

·

Aislyn Greene

Outdoor Adventure

The 17 Best Things to Do in Colorado

With everything from jagged peaks and rushing rivers to hot springs, geological wonders, and a dark sky park, Colorado promises endless adventure.

February 26, 2024 12:31 PM

·

Nicholas DeRenzo

Other

The Best Beaches in Malta

Whether you’re in search of red sand, great swimming, picturesque sunsets, or a place to party, there’s a beach on Malta to suit your needs.

December 16, 2019 10:26 AM

·

Dave Seminara

Destination Spotlight

To Italy, With Love

Touching on everything from tailor-made suits in Naples to ribbons of fresh pasta in Umbria, these stories will have you booking your next plane ticket.

May 14, 2020 09:22 AM

·

Staff

Where to Travel Next

How to Discover the Secret Little Tokyo of Beverly Hills

A small but lively Japanese scene is thriving in the glitzy city.

July 25, 2016 11:34 AM

·

Carole Dixon

History + Culture

11 Lost Cities You Can Actually Visit

Rediscover these abandoned cities by traveling to see their ruins, where you can readily imagine their lost-to-time structures and civilizations.

April 4, 2019 05:40 PM

·

Jen Rose Smith

Travel for Good

If You Need Me, I’ll Be Cuddling Rescued Animals at This Upstate Farm Stay

Happy animals in a beautiful location? Take us to New York’s Farm Sanctuary right now.

March 13, 2020 06:58 PM

·

Maggie Fuller

Outdoor Adventure

The Best New Ways to See the Great Barrier Reef

Underwater guest suites, snorkel trips to see coral nurseries, helicopter access to protected lagoons—get up close with the reef around Australia’s Whitsunday Islands.

October 17, 2019 04:28 PM

·

Laura Dannen Redman

Art + Culture

The Pacific Northwest Through the Eyes of a Poet

Rena Priest, poet laureate for Washington, shares her perspective on her home state—and her poetry.

October 20, 2021 11:13 AM

·

Staff

Travel Tales

For the Tuned-In Traveler, a Feast for the Ears Awaits in Jordan

When you take the time to listen, the country speaks through the buzz of bees, the hubbub of the market, the desert wind.

October 11, 2019 06:47 PM

·

Ryan Knighton

Travel Insiders

Is 2021 the Best Time to See Europe’s Cities?

Travelers may find themselves in the sweet spot between reopening and overcrowding.

May 13, 2021 05:37 AM

·

Annie Fitzsimmons

Epic Trips

Thailand Wants to Pay You to Travel the Country Like a Local

The job entails traveling around the country, eating and experiencing local life, all while being filmed for a TV documentary.

November 2, 2018 06:13 PM

·

Michelle Baran

Winter 2025

Where to Go in 2025

Mark our words: 2025 will be the year of crowd-free travel. Here are our picks for the world’s 25 most exciting, lesser-visited destinations to plan a trip to right now.

November 18, 2024 09:15 AM

·

Tim Chester

A Ruff Guide to Adopting a Dog on Your Next Trip

Family Travel

These Hotels Pair Guests with Pups They Can Adopt

Make fetch happen. Bring home a new pet on your next trip at a hotel that’s connecting guests with animals in need.

July 13, 2018 01:51 PM

·

Miranda Smith

Cities We Love

The Best Free Things to Do in San Francisco

Some of our favorite activities in San Francisco are completely free. Here, our top eight picks for those who want to visit the city without breaking the bank.

March 26, 2019 07:46 PM

·

Sarah Purkrabek

Search results for