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AFAR editors hand-picked these apps to make traveling easier at every step of your trip, from outlining a packing list and booking hotels to figuring out exchange rates and translating words.

Avoid the airport masses, sip complimentary cocktails, and even get a free massage—just by carrying the right travel credit card.

As the U.S. State Department issues a worldwide travel alert, is it safe to travel to the Middle East? What about Europe? Security experts offer their advice.

America’s cities were hit hard by the pandemic, but they’ve roared back to life with new attractions, a renewed focus on outdoor spaces, and plenty of dining and hotel options. Here are seven particularly exciting places for the coming months.

The World Happiness Report is out with its latest country rankings. Here’s a look at the countries that topped the list—and what the world’s happiest country can teach us about how to find joy.

Take a road trip through Jordan’s ancient sites and daily life with this route from Amman to the lowest point on Earth.

A tasteful selection awaits underground in New York City.

The mountain town offers outdoor fun all year round.

In southern Spain, Finca Cortesin—and living beyond the agony of the news cycle—brought me back to life again.

By the 13th century, many major European cities had established beguinages, or enclosed communities for women looking to live in relative freedom. What remains of them today?

Opting to fly from a regional airport can mean lower costs, shorter lines, and fewer crowds, often without sacrificing convenience or route options.

A writer based in Kenya who just returned from Uganda provides a firsthand look at the realities on the ground after Ebola cases were reported in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda.

A warm boat, untouched snow, and fresh ceviche allow travelers to explore the fjords in the Prince William Sound.

My solo trip through Nevada’s Extraterrestrial Highway reminded me why traveling to remote corners of the world is worth it.