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Austin, Texas offers a wealth of things to do for people of all ages.

Cities We Love

The Top 10 Things You Need to Do in Austin, Texas

The capital of the Lone Star State knows how to have a good time.

August 5, 2022 11:53 AM

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Mae Hamilton

Food + Drink

Foraging Desert Flavors: Behind the Scenes of “New Arizonan” Cuisine

How a small group of chefs are using the ingredients of the Southwest to transform local fare

November 29, 2019 04:13 PM

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Jill K. Robinson

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

6 of the Best Wineries in Oregon’s Willamette Valley

The region has come a long way in its relatively short half-century of winemaking pursuits.

November 28, 2018 07:19 PM

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Bryce Wiatrak

Air Travel News

Real ID Realness, Ongoing Boeing Max Drama, and the Great Biometrics Debate—Our Predictions for Air Travel in 2020

As a new decade of aviation kicks off, what will be the defining moments and movements of the coming year?

December 19, 2019 02:11 PM

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Kristen Leigh Painter

Expert Insights on 6 Key Trends Shaping the Travel Industry

The Future of Travel

These Are 6 Key Trends Shaping the Travel Industry in 2018, According to Experts

Experts on the AFAR Travel Advisory Council share their insights

December 3, 2018 12:19 PM

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Lindsay Harrison

Hiking + Cycling

Hiking With History: A Pilgrimage Along the Selma to Montgomery Trail

What can we learn from retracing the steps of the 1965 civil rights march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama? One traveler laces up his boots.

February 25, 2022 01:59 PM

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Joseph Palmer

Boy Meets World: Two Unlikely Hikers Tackle a Classic New Zealand Trek

In the Magazine

In New Zealand, a Father and His Autistic Son Tackle an Epic Trek

The South Island’s Routeburn Track is one of the great trails in New Zealand. Two unlikely hikers head out to see what they find.

March 12, 2024 01:07 PM

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Chris Woolston

Longreads

Asma Khan Won’t Stop Shaking the World

Khan, the first British chef to be featured on “Chef’s Table,” opened the wildly popular Darjeeling Express in 2017. She just closed it—on purpose.

July 12, 2022 10:09 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

National Parks

Yosemite Is Thriving This Spring

Between the return of red-legged frogs and a particularly good waterfall season, this spring is the time to go to the fan-favorite national park.

May 8, 2019 09:39 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Travel for Good

These Travel Charities Are the Perfect Holiday Gift

Tourism-based philanthropies can ensure that places you love will continue to thrive until you’re able to visit them.

December 22, 2020 05:59 PM

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Eric Rosen

Camping

The Hütte Hut Is a Tiny Glamper Built for Two

Brimming with big ideas but true to the spirit of the camping trailers that inspired it, this is Teardrop 2.0.

November 15, 2017 01:01 PM

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Matthew Phenix

Travel for Good

In Berlin, Travelers and Recent Immigrants Connect Across Cultures

Refugees and immigrants are bringing their skills and insight to the capital of Germany. Here’s how travelers can engage while on a trip.

February 4, 2020 06:19 PM

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Emma John

Epic Trips

Yes, It’s Possible to Explore the Amazon on a Stand-Up Paddle Board

Take a peek at the expedition that determined that SUPing down the Amazon isn’t so crazy after all.

July 21, 2017 08:37 PM

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Jess McGlothlin

Road Trips

Three Dream Road Trips to Las Vegas for Culture Lovers

Enjoy art, history, and the great outdoors on these overground journeys from Western cities to The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.

Sponsored by The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas

Outdoor Adventure

Adventure Comes Naturally in West Sweden

Expat Chris Doyle, executive director Europe & Central Asia at the Adventure Travel Trade Association, reflects on West Sweden’s outdoor culture and how travelers can make the most of it.

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