In the Magazine

Read articles from the AFAR Magazine archive.

A bellman carries suitcases up a staircase at the Raffles OWO.
In the Magazine
It’s a Big Year for Hotels
April 23, 2024 12:36 PM
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Greg Sullivan
Boy Meets World: Two Unlikely Hikers Tackle a Classic New Zealand Trek
In the Magazine
In New Zealand, a Father and His Autistic Son Tackle an Epic Trek
March 12, 2024 01:07 PM
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Chris Woolston
The hills of Channel Islands National Park
In the Magazine
How to Visit One of California’s Least Visited—but Most Beautiful—National Parks
February 07, 2024 01:52 PM
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Sarika Bansal
An aerial view of Channel Islands National Park's topography.
In the Magazine
This National Park Is Home to the Most Biodiverse Environment in North America
February 07, 2024 01:52 PM
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Sarika Bansal
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In the Magazine
In Utrecht, Chasing an Art Movement That Hoped to Heal the World
January 30, 2024 01:58 PM
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Chris Colin
A canal in Utrecht lined with people and buildings.
In the Magazine
This City Has All the Charms of Amsterdam, Without the Crowds
January 30, 2024 01:54 PM
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Chris Colin
A cherry blossom tree full of pink blossoms.
In the Magazine
Celebrating the Quiet Beauty of Cherry Blossom Season in Japan
January 16, 2024 10:40 AM
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Latria Graham
A person taking a picture if another person on a rock.
In the Magazine
Behind the Scenes: How We Chose the AFAR 2024 Where to Go List
January 09, 2024 01:43 PM
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Tim Chester
THe Sultan Qaboo Grand Mosque in Oman
In the Magazine
Traveling to Oman? Don’t Miss These Essential Things to Do
December 05, 2023 01:33 PM
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Chloe Arrojado
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In the Magazine
The Otherworldly, Overwhelming, Oftentimes Unbelievable Natural Wonders of Oman
December 05, 2023 01:30 PM
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Sarah Thankam Mathews
Five people on an overlook in Slovenia.
In the Magazine
This Tiny European Country Is Home to Cliffside Castles, Emerald Lakes, and a Green Capital City
December 01, 2023 02:01 PM
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Bailey Berg
People playing in a riverbed in Slovenia.
In the Magazine
Learning the Value of Slowing Down on Slovenia’s Juliana Trail
December 01, 2023 01:06 PM
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Peggy Orenstein
A grid of images that depict AFAR's picks for Where to Go in 2024
In the Magazine
Where to Go in 2024
November 28, 2023 02:00 PM
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Tim Chester
A person scuba diving among sharks and a school of fish.
In the Magazine
In Fiji, a Vivid Underwater World Awaits
November 28, 2023 08:59 AM
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Tim Chester
A pedestrian-only street in Manchester, with people sitting at outdoor café tables
In the Magazine
This Northern English City Has Been Nurturing Its Arts Scene for Years—and It’s Paying Off
November 28, 2023 08:59 AM
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Billie Cohen
An old-fashioned Ford truck driving through a field of wildflowers in Texas.
In the Magazine
A Total Eclipse, Fresh Peaches, and Small-Town Charm: Why This Destination Is Worth a Trip in 2024
November 28, 2023 08:59 AM
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Mae Hamilton
A dhow boat sailing off the coast of Lamu.
In the Magazine
On This East African Island, Getting Lost Is Half the Fun
November 28, 2023 08:59 AM
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Sarika Bansal
Aerial view of the fjords around Bodo, Norway.
In the Magazine
Why This Nordic Country Should Be at the Top of Your Travel Bucket List
November 28, 2023 08:59 AM
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Laura Hall
The Largo di Torre Argentina, where Julius Caesar was killed, in Rome.
In the Magazine
New Hotels, Restaurants, and Experiences: Why Now Is the Time to Book a Trip to Rome
November 28, 2023 08:59 AM
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Laura Itzkowitz
A woman in a large green costume for Carnival in Toronto.
In the Magazine
Why You Should Visit Toronto, the World’s Most Diverse City
November 28, 2023 08:59 AM
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Anna Kim
A layout of colorful Jono Pandolfi Designs plates
In the Magazine
The Country’s Coolest Hotels and Restaurants Get Their Plates From This New Jersey Studio (And You Can, Too)
November 17, 2023 11:43 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Two people headed into the Pacific Ocean with a surfboard.
In the Magazine
How Learning to Surf Helped Me Feel Closer to Hawai‘i—and the Ocean
November 14, 2023 01:59 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
The mountainous area around Punakha River Lodge in Bhutan.
Travel Vanguard
The 2023 AFAR Travel Vanguard
November 09, 2023 11:50 AM
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Sebastian Modak
Left: a Koreatown strip mall. Right: Kil Chae Jeong, owner of Gol Tong Chicken.
Photo Essays
A Look Behind the Scenes of One of Los Angeles’s Most Exciting Neighborhoods
November 08, 2023 02:03 PM
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Mae Hamilton
An illustration of two people sitting at a booth looking at a recycling logo.
Travel for Good
Carbon Neutral, Net Zero, B-Corp—How to Make Sense of Sustainability Buzzwords
November 07, 2023 01:53 PM
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Tim Chester
An illustration of a crowd of people taking pictures of a pin drop icon.
Travel for Good
I Just Visited a Beautiful Place—Should I Geotag It?
November 02, 2023 01:22 PM
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Latria Graham
A statue of enslaved people located along the Civil Rights Trail.
Epic Trips
Discovering a Different Side of the South on the U.S. Civil Rights Trail
October 20, 2023 10:54 AM
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Lynn Brown
Bouldering cliffs at Zion National Park
Epic Trips
Why Southern Utah Is a Perfect Canyoneering Destination
October 20, 2023 10:53 AM
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Erik Trinidad
People paddling down a river in a rainforest.
Epic Trips
These 10 Epic Trips Are Adventurous and Eco-Friendly
October 20, 2023 10:51 AM
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Kelsey Lindsey
Six people hike along Switzerland's Great Aletsch Glacier.
Epic Trips
What It Was Like to Hike the Alps’ Largest Glacier
October 19, 2023 07:48 PM
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Kathleen Rellihan
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