The Top Travel Instagrams Last Week

Cheers to a Friday spent sipping cocktails on the beach! Where did you enjoy a refreshing drink this weekend?

Plan Your Trip: Mexico

Myanmar boasts the highest population of practicing Buddhists in the world, and its ancient city of Bagan is commonly known as the “sea of temples.” The best way to explore this city is to walk through its narrow streets and among the temples and pagodas where you’ll come across moments of pure peace and beauty like this one. 

Plan Your Trip: Myanmar

Aside from being visually stunning, henna (also known as mehendi) is an important and significant ritual in many countries. In India, henna symbolizes the deep bond between loved ones and is often applied to a bride’s hands and arms by family members on her wedding day. Henna’s intricate designs and deep coloring are believed to attract good energy, relieve stress, and ward off evil. 

Plan Your Trip: India

AFAR editorial intern @sarahbuder came across three furry friends while exploring the Bolivian Altiplano. It looks like this wasn’t their first time modeling—these guys sure know how to strike a pose.

Plan Your Trip: Bolivia

Just a typical scene on Iceland’s Ring Road. Who would you like to explore this enchanting country with? 

Plan Your Trip: Iceland

Hong Kong is one of the world’s most densely populated urban areas. Crossing the street is no simple task in this bustling city, but from above, it sure does look nice. 

Plan Your Trip: Hong Kong

Our marketing director @heavenk found pastel-home-heaven in Aruba last week. Have you been?

Plan Your Trip: Secluded Shores of the Caribbean

Can you guess what city is home to this gorgeous ceiling?

Look no further: Istanbul

Where will the road take you in the year ahead? We want to know which destinations you will #traveldeeper to in 2017!

Plan Your Trip: The AFAR Guide to Where to Go in 2017

It looks like it’s officially winter on the East Coast! AFAR Ambassador @cestchristine and many other New Yorkers were brave enough to leave their warm apartments for an afternoon stroll through Central Park. What’s your favorite snow day activity?

Plan Your Trip: New York City