Travel Inspiration

Discover travel inspiration for your next trip.

sunset view of the bridge in Austin Texas. A line of people is standing on the bridge looking up a a flock of bats flying out across the sky
Accessible Travel
I Needed Community. I Found It in Austin.
September 12, 2024 08:45 AM
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Ross Showalter
Greg Sullivan and Joe Diaz, Unpacked
Unpacked (Podcast)
S3, E21: How Afar Came to Be
September 11, 2024 08:08 AM
These are a few of our favorite essays from Afar's 15 years of storytelling.
From the Editor
Afar Magazine Is Turning 15—Here Are Some of Our Favorite Feature Stories Published Throughout the Years
September 09, 2024 04:33 PM
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Julia Cosgrove
Plantation tours across the United States are sharing the real story of American chattel slavery.
In the Magazine
Americans Should Be Visiting Plantations
September 09, 2024 11:08 AM
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Latria Graham
Fiji
Outdoor Adventure
A Scuba Diver’s Guide to the Best Places in the World to Explore Underwater
September 09, 2024 03:28 AM
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Terry Ward
Exterior shot of 'Villa Vie Odyssey' pictured from sea level between two snow-capped fjords
Cruise
On These ‘Forever’ Cruises, You Live Onboard and Sail the World for Years. Dream Come True or Nightmare?
September 07, 2024 10:59 AM
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Jeri Clausing
Colorful houses on an beach.
U.S. Beaches
7 Gorgeous East Coast Beach Towns That Are Even Better in the Fall
September 06, 2024 05:53 PM
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Chloe Arrojado
A view of 7,103-foot Mount Monolith in the Ogilvie Mountain range on a helicopter flight over Tombstone Territorial Park.
In the Magazine
The Most Wintry Place in North America, and Why We Love It
September 06, 2024 12:11 PM
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Debbie Olsen
A king bedroom in the Royal Suite at the Hotel D'Angleterre with an adjacent living room in the background and beige and white details throughout, including geometric hanging lights hovering near the bed
Stay Here Next
Copenhagen’s Oldest Hotel Just Got a Major Refresh—Here’s What It’s Like
September 05, 2024 08:11 PM
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Michelle Baran
Paige McClanahan
Unpacked (Podcast)
S3, E20: It’s Time to Reclaim the “Tourist” Label.
September 05, 2024 03:08 AM
Ditch the car and see this year's fall foliage by rail.
Outdoor Adventure
Going Car-Free Is the Best Way to See Fall Foliage
September 04, 2024 06:45 PM
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Miles Howard
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Books
8 Great New Books for Fall That Might Inspire Your Next Travel Adventure
September 04, 2024 07:01 AM
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Pat Tompkins
A shrimp taco with pickled peaches and fried leeks from Alay Alay Taquera de Medio Oriente.
In the Magazine
A New Generation of Chefs is Revitalizing an Immigrant Cuisine in Mexico City
September 03, 2024 08:36 AM
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Naomi Tomky
The two-story Grand Wintergarden suite on 'Seabourn Venture' with a seating area below and a loft above
Cruise
Are Luxury Cruises Really Worth It?
August 30, 2024 05:20 PM
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Fran Golden
Northern Lights in the starry night sky above the frozen forest.
Where to Travel Next
Lesser-Known Spots for Northern Lights and Innovative Hotels—Reasons to Visit Scandinavia Right Now
August 30, 2024 09:00 AM
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Laura Hall
Grenada is home to the world's first underwater garden.
Islands
5 Lesser-Known Caribbean Islands for a Crowd-Free Vacation
August 29, 2024 03:45 PM
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Kristin Braswell
Beautiful look down travel aerial photograph of the abandoned railroad bridge crossing the Ontonagon River and scenic Agate Falls waterfall below surrounded by forest of evergreen and deciduous trees.
Outdoor Adventure
Michigan’s Spectacular Scenery Is Best Seen From an Electric Off-Road Vehicle
August 29, 2024 03:21 PM
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Jaclyn Trop
An American Bison roams the prairie at Joseph H. Williams Tallgrass Prairie Preserve near Pawhuska, Oklahoma
Outdoor Adventure
Here’s How to Experience North America’s Most Endangered (and Underrated) Ecosystem
August 29, 2024 03:00 PM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
A cottage at Firefall Ranch in California with a large veranda featuring a rocking chair and a fireplace
Stay Here Next
There’s a New Luxury Lodge Near Yosemite National Park—Here’s What It’s Like
August 29, 2024 11:35 AM
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Julia Cosgrove
Ships floating off a dock, red and orange trees on land.
Outdoor Adventure
This Underrated Coast in the Midwest Is Full of Freshwater Adventure
August 29, 2024 09:03 AM
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Jacqueline Kehoe
A two lane road surrounded by trees with green, red, yellow, and orange leaves
Road Trips
The Best Fall Foliage Drives in the U.S.
August 29, 2024 02:17 AM
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Chloe Arrojado
Galataport shopping center avenue
Where to Travel Next
Istanbul Is Brimming With Exciting New Restaurants, Hotels, and Museums
August 28, 2024 05:15 PM
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Anya von Bremzen
This Chamber King room at the Virgin Hotels New York has a view of the city.
Hotels
These 5 Hotels Aim to Make Solo Travel Easier
August 28, 2024 03:01 PM
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Alexandra Cheney
Aerial view of island panorama with a blue lagoon and sand dropping into the deep ocean.
Outdoor Adventure
Do Underwater Waterfalls Actually Exist?
August 28, 2024 01:48 PM
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Chloe Arrojado
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Travel Tales
S5, E13: Want to Get to the Soul of Switzerland? Jump Into a River.
August 28, 2024 05:48 AM
An exterior view of the 'Riviera' cruise ship, a mostly white vessel with several decks and orange and white lifeboats lining the sides, in turquoise blue water with gentle waves
Cruise
A Skeptic’s Take on Sailing the Mediterranean on a 1,250-Passenger Cruise Ship
August 27, 2024 04:11 PM
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Jeri Clausing
The scenic campground at Ulum Moab.
Hotels We Love
Visiting a National Park, but Don’t Want to Rough It? Book a Room at One of These Dreamy Hotels
August 27, 2024 03:27 PM
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Alexandra Cheney
The exterior of Hotel San Fernando has mint green walls and is lined with plants.
Hotels
These Are the 14 Best Hotels in Mexico City
August 27, 2024 02:53 PM
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Mary Holland
Lopud Island
Beaches
Make the Most of Croatia’s Many Charms—Without the Crowds
August 26, 2024 03:05 PM
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Kristin Vuković
Aquinnah Clifffs Overlook and Gay Head Light during summer at Martha’s Vineyard, MA
Longreads
Martha’s Vineyard Was Once a Haven for the Deaf. I Took a Trip to Find Out If It Still Is.
August 26, 2024 10:48 AM
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Sara Nović
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