Travel Inspiration

Discover travel inspiration for your next trip.

Princeton, New Jersey / USA - September 10, 2017 : Some tourists standing in front of Princeton University Art Museum.
Weekend Getaways
The Perfect Weekend in Princeton Is All About Art Museums, Water Polo, and Some Seriously Good Food
September 13, 2024 03:09 PM
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Laura Dannen Redman
Climate change could be the cause behind duller fall foliage in the near future.
Sustainable Travel
Why Fall Foliage Might Not Be as Vibrant in the Future
September 13, 2024 11:44 AM
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Nathalie Alonso
Napa Valley's mustard fields in the spring.
Beer, Wine, + Spirits
There Are Other Things to Do in Napa Valley Apart From Taste Wine. These Are Our Favorites.
September 13, 2024 08:08 AM
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Matt Villano
The Linn Cove Viaduct, at mile marker 304.4, was one of the most ambitious and technically challenging segments of the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Road Trips
Fall Is the Best Season for Road Trips in the USA—Here Are the Top 8
September 12, 2024 12:43 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
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
A Western-tinged Main Street with colorful shops and a mountain in the background
Weekend Getaways
8 Great Weekend Escapes in Colorado
September 11, 2024 11:32 AM
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Bailey Berg
Forget Bordeaux, the Jura Is France’s Next Big Wine Destination
Beer, Wine, + Spirits
This Little-Known French Region Has Wines Unlike Anywhere Else
September 11, 2024 10:27 AM
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Eleanor Aldridge
Greg Sullivan and Joe Diaz, Unpacked
Unpacked, the Podcast
S3, E21: The Spontaneous (Travel!) Story of How Afar Came to Be
September 11, 2024 08:08 AM
A double-decker bar with a thatched roof floating in a turquoise ocean
Bars + Nightlife
7 of the Best Floating Bars Around the World
September 11, 2024 02:56 AM
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Sophie Friedman
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.
Summer 2024
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.
Summer 2024
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, the 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
Fall-Reading-List.jpg
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.
Summer 2024
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
Door County, Wisconsin, is one of the many easy-to-reach day trip destinations from Chicago.
Weekend Getaways
10 Easy Weekend Getaways From Chicago—No Flights Required
September 02, 2024 01:03 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
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
The Best Things to Do in Minnesota
Destination Spotlight
The Best Things to Do in Minnesota
August 30, 2024 11:27 AM
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Cinnamon Janzer
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
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