The Perfect Weekend Getaway in Portland, Oregon
Portland is one of those cities that I keep coming back to again and again. Though it’s small, every visit seems to reveal a new side of the city or…
8 Can’t-Miss Restaurants in London Right Now
Mount St. in Mayfair is one of many eateries contributing to London’s dynamic restaurant scene.Photo by John Carey Look beyond the tradition of fish and chips or bangers and mash—London’s…
The Ultimate Blue Ridge Parkway Road Trip
The Blue Ridge Mountains run from the southern edge of Shenandoah National Park to the Great Smoky Mountains. Photo by Jon Bilous/Shutterstock The lilting accents, the stiff drinks, the lingering…
Surprising Countries Where U.S. Citizens Need an Advance Visa
Many countries require U.S. travelers to present entry visas on arrival.Photo by Andrew S/Shutterstock U.S. passport owners have the privilege of being able to visit various countries—among them Canada, Mexico,…
Some of the Most Epic Photos Are Now on Sale—For a Good Cause
Two women pause in an ancient step well in a village near the city of Jaipur.Photo by Ami Vitale Looking for something to fill that empty space on your wall…
The Best Costa Rica Surf Camps for Every Type of Surfer
Surf’s up: Catch waves at Playa Guiones on Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula with instruction from the Surf Simply camp.Courtesy of Surf Simply As Costa Rica’s surf scene continues to explode,…
Outstanding in the Field’s Epic Outdoor Dinners Are Back
Outstanding in the Field will be following all local COVID regulations and safety protocols for each dinner. Courtesy of Outstanding in the Field/Emily Hagen After calling off its 2020 tour…
Can Travel Curb Its Global Emissions and Create a Better Future?
One of Saudi Arabia’s “giga-projects,” NEOM, is committed to regenerative tourism, like coral reef protection off of Yabou Island in the Red Sea.Courtesy of NEOM If you are a regular…
The Enhanced, No-Fee X1 Is a Game-Changing Credit Card
The X1 card is made with 17 grams of sleek stainless steel.Courtesy of X1 AFAR partners with CreditCards.com and may receive a commission from card issuers. This site does not…
The Queen’s Beloved Scotland
Balmoral castle, summer residence of the British Royal Family.Gimas/Shutterstock It was no secret that the late Queen Elizabeth II—laid to rest today at St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle, following…