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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 his new book, the famed travel writer reflects on the details of daily life in his adopted home country and shares some of his insights with AFAR.

Go beyond Bourbon Street to drink up New Orleans history and culture at these fascinating small-scale museums.

Japan’s under-the-radar wine scene turns out so much more than sake. Get off the main tourist circuit and discover a distinctly Japanese take on all things wine in the Koshu Valley, an hour west of Tokyo.

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

Discover 17 hidden gems in “the country of poets and thinkers” that combine luxury, history, wellness, wine, and more passion-led activities for some quality time away.

United is rolling out its newest aircraft—with the Polaris business class seat—on nonstop flights from Newark to Tokyo this fall. Here’s what to do when you touch down.

The 2018 additions to UNESCO’s World Heritage List include an ancient city in Oman and Buddhist mountain monasteries in Korea.

For one British writer left adrift by Brexit, a cross-continental train trip might be the best way to reconnect with her European neighbors.

Despite a new wave of hotels and health-minded experiences, there’s nothing gimmicky about this feel-good city in Southeast Asia—mindfulness is just a way of life here.

Writer Lisa Abend steps inside the small, family-run workshops where the ancient art of bookmaking lives on and sees a side of Italy too many travelers miss.

Planning a trip to Japan can be intimidating for the first-time visitor, so we’ve turned to a team of travel experts to learn the secrets to a successful vacation.

36 destinations to kick-start your travel dreaming and scheming.

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

Wolves, avalanches, and months of solitude: a glimpse into life in the Caucasian wilderness.