Who needs a travel planner when you could consult the cosmos? According to astrologer Adama Sesay, your astrological chart can... more

In our annual Travel Vanguard awards, Afar honors nine companies that are working to improve the world and how travelers... more

Winter is the best time to visit the Yukon territory. Follow one writer as she travels by dog sled and... more

Wondering when, where and how much to tip when you travel? Since the pandemic, tipping requests show up in places... more

This podcast episode is part of Afar, A Retrospective. As part of Afar’s 15-year anniversary celebration, this episode from our... more

What happens to suitcases that can’t be reunited with their owners? It’s not something we think about that often, but... more

Mark our words: 2025 will be the year of crowd-free travel. That’s why our editors and contributors spent months seeking... more

This podcast episode is part of Afar, A Retrospective. As part of Afar’s 15-year anniversary celebration, this episode from our... more

Wendy Mak, the author of The Capsule Wardrobe: 1,000 Outfits From 30 Pieces, shares how to pack with ease by... more

This podcast episode is part of Afar, A Retrospective. As part of Afar’s 15-year anniversary celebration, this episode from our... more

Can a scary story inspire you to travel? The hosts of National Park After Dark have been spooking listeners into... more

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, is so much more than its gorgeous beach. This week, follow Unpacked by Afar host Aislyn... more

This podcast episode is part of Afar, A Retrospective. As part of Afar’s 15-year anniversary celebration, this episode from our... more

Would you travel for a better night’s sleep? Sleep packages at luxury hotels ranging from menus with sleep-promoting ingredients to... more

Sidestep a stereotypical trip to Paris with cultural insights from journalist and long-time Paris resident Lindsey Tramuta. In this episode... more

This podcast episode is part of Afar, A Retrospective. As part of Afar’s 15-year anniversary celebration, this episode from our... more

How do you manage stress when you’re traveling during the holidays? And is it better to book with points or... more

Explore an ancient, biodiverse rainforest by land, sea and air at Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge in British Columbia. In this episode... more

Embrace the benefits of solo travel with seasoned tips to conquer fears, make the most of any trip and respond... more

This podcast episode is part of Afar, A Retrospective. As part of Afar’s 15-year anniversary celebration, this episode from our... more

What if they don’t understand me, speak too fast, or worse—ignore my attempt and revert to English? Polyglot and Babbel... more

No plan. No luggage. Five weeks in India. Joe Diaz and Greg Sullivan, dreamed up Afar on a beach in... more

This podcast episode is part of Afar, A Retrospective. As part of Afar’s 15-year anniversary celebration, this episode from our... more

The world has had enough of "bad" tourists. But while most of us know not to trespass (with a car!)... more

Puerto Rico has had a huge impact on the world's music scene, in comparison to its size. And on this... more

What happens to suitcases that can’t be reunited with their owners? It’s not something we think about that often, but... more

It’s easier than ever to earn travel points and (sometimes) miles through credit cards and loyalty programs. But when it... more

With summer travel on the horizon, it's an excellent time to talk about everyone's favorite subject: Travel insurance. It's not... more

Last November, while reporting our “Unpacking Albuquerque” episode, I spent a day at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. It’s this... more

This week on Unpacked, we travel north to Toronto, Ontario, one of the world’s most diverse cities to explore what’s made... more

Summer is coming. And while it's not looking like this season will be as insane as summer 2023, it's still... more

The best hotels are a destination unto themselves. On this week’s episode of Unpacked, AFAR senior deputy editor Jennifer Flowers... more

Hot tip: Don’t listen to this week’s episode of Unpacked hungry. Because we’re traveling to a surprising Midwestern city to... more

If you travel to a remote island resort, where do the people who work there live? Because of course, if... more

Where will you be on April 8, 2024? In case that date isn’t burned into your brain, it’s the day... more

Unpacked, and host Aislyn Greene, are in Toronto this week! So we're resharing one of our most popular episodes from... more

Have you ever gotten stuck in indecision? Maybe it was around where to travel, or when to book your tickets,... more

Money is often a taboo subject in our culture, but it has a huge impact on our lives, our futures,... more

In season three of Unpacked, we're introducing "Unpacking," a series that explores some of our favorite destinations around the world.... more

The issue of homelessness—or being unhoused, or facing housing scarcity—isn’t something we often talk about when it comes to travel,... more

The world of travel loyalty programs is . . . complicated. Last year, Delta made waves when it announced that... more

There’s a special magic to being at sea. Watching a port retreat as a ship begins to sail, the sensation... more

We're three weeks into the new year. Maybe you're a freshly minted, idealized version of yourself. Or maybe your new... more

It's a fresh new year! And we all know that this also means that there's a fresh year of travel... more

Winter is coming. (But not in a threatening, Game of Thrones-y kind of way.) So this week on Unpacked, AFAR’s... more

Christophe Zajac-Denek is an actor, a podcaster, a traveler—and he’s 4 feet 4 inches tall. On this week’s episode of... more

You may use Google Maps every day, but how often do you think about how that map was made—and more... more

If you’ve been following the news, it’s been a summer of “bad tourists.” There was the woman who carved her... more

Travel insurance: It's not the sexiest subject, is it? And yet, it can play a huge role in saving you... more

Have you ever considered birdwatching? If the answer is a "heck, no"—or even a "not really"—than this episode is for... more

When you think of America’s national parks, what comes to mind? For many of us—myself included—it’s the sense of openness,... more

There are few things as challenging as the moment when, while walking along a sidewalk in Paris, San Francisco, or... more

AFAR senior deputy editor Jennifer Flowers—who heads up all our hotel content—has a deep familiarity with Waikīkī, the two-mile stretch... more

Digital nomadism has been hailed as a way to save communities—and slammed for raising rents and pricing out locals. In... more

Airport lounges can be one of the most complex, mysterious parts of the airport experience. Aside from buying a business-... more

Which countries are the most family friendly? How do you help kids deal with jet lag? What about routines, bedtimes,... more

It’s a holiday week, one that (we hope) finds you swimming in a lake, or traveling to a new city,... more

Kids and flying can be polarizing—anyone else remember popcorngate? But in this week’s episode, flight attendant (and mother of two)... more

Can $30 per traveler really make a difference when it comes to carbon offsets? For Rick Steves, the answer is... more

In the world of travel legends, Rick Steves is right up there at the top. Since he launched his company... more

This episode starts with a sunburn. That’s how on-topic it is. Because yes, it’s summer! And wow, do we have... more

Would you let ChatGPT plan your trip? Chris Dong, the host of this week’s episode, isn’t sure. As a travel... more

When Kris Tompkins, former Patagonia CEO, moved to Chile in the ’90s, she and her late husband, Doug Tompkins, began... more

This week we’re chatting with comedian, activist, and podcast host Youngmi Mayer, who’s based in New York City’s Chinatown. Host... more

Hiking Spain’s Camino de Santiago trail is one of the world’s great pilgrimages. And actor, writer, and director Andrew McCarthy... more

Think back to the last time you stayed at a hotel: Did you notice the music playing? Maybe, maybe not.... more

How does the hotel that attracted luminaries like Andy Warhol, Janis Joplin, and Sid Vicious undergo a renovation without losing... more

What will the Earth look like in seven years, as climate change progresses, and what we can do about it?... more

We’ve all been there: Tossing and turning on a long-haul flight, or in an unfamiliar hotel bed. But it doesn’t have... more

This week, we’re heading to Iceland—well, kinda. We’re actually exploring the Viking hearts of New Icelanders, from Gimli, Manitoba to... more

In early 2020, journalist Emily Pennington set out on a year-long road trip to visit all 62 national parks in... more

Kerala is one of the most striking states in southern India, with sandy beaches, lagoons, and cultural traditions that are... more

In 2015, Tom Turcich—and his dog, Savannah—left his home to begin a walk around the world that would span 7... more

In 2015, Tom Turcich—and his dog, Savannah—left his home to begin a walk around the world that would span 7... more

We turn to travel for a thousand different things: Connection, adventure, vacation, learning, family, the list goes on. One element... more

It’s no secret that our climate is changing fast. From hurricanes to wildfires, those changes are impacting us more and... more

Hey, listeners! Have you ever hugged a tree? If not, today's episode might inspire you to. AFAR editor Aislyn Greene... more

Where should I go this year? It's our favorite question—and (we hope) yours! For our annual where to go list,... more

It's a bright, shiny new year, which means a bright, shiny new year of travel. Here at AFAR, we're bursting... more

Have you ever wanted to take a picture during your travels, but you weren’t sure if it was OK? Or... more

When it comes to travel, accessibility is often an afterthought. But it shouldn't be. Qudsiya Naqui, host of the Down... more

What in the world is regenerative travel? Kristy Drutman, host of the Brown Girl Green podcast, takes us deep in... more

What does it mean when we say we want to "travel like a local?" It's a well-intentioned phrase, but also,... more

There's nothing quite like a magical, transportive animal encounter—but how do we ensure those encounters are good for the animals... more

Today, we're talking about revenge. Well, sort of. In this episode, writer Paige McClanahan—host of the Better Travel Podcast—explores the... more

Have you ever been traveling and encountered a situation where you felt a little . . . uncomfortable? Yeah, us... more