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In Rennes, one writer discovers the Piscine Saint-Georges—and in turn, more about herself.

Rock climbing. Wadi hiking. Sinkhole swimming. Author Sarah Thankam Mathews seeks out adventure in her childhood home.

While the largest U.S. state has undeniable allure, its vast landscapes can intimidate first-timers who don’t know what to see first. But it’s easier than you think to get a taste of Alaska’s famous scenery.

A seasoned British Airways pilot shares how her favorite flight route between London and Amman involves complicated protocols, diplomatic communications, and navigating “no-fly zones”—revealing more about the world than you might expect.

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.

Here’s what you need to know about San Marino before you travel there.

Adventure can put us in the unique situation of facing our worst fears. But what happens when you come face-to-face with the source of your terror?

Looking for some good news—or at least a delightful diversion—in this time of uncertainty and isolation? AFAR’s editors share the positive little things that have brightened long days spent inside.

These 19 hotels around the world immerse you in their destinations while carving out space for unhurried time together.

Dig into Jack Kerouac’s or Stephen King’s Colorado

Over 1 million people have visited the area since Justin Bieber released a music video filmed there in 2015, leaving deep scars on its vegetation.

At each of these inns across the United States—from Oregon to Connecticut—hungry travelers will find wide open spaces, genius chefs, and award-winning food.

Over the past six weeks, Iceland has tested more than 13 percent of its population, which is the highest percentage of any country in the world.

Airbnb just revealed its 51 most wish-listed rentals in each state (and D.C.). These are the ones AFAR staffers are pining over.

The good, bad, ugly—and beautiful—things about Texas.