AFAR Media

We take travelers beyond the guidebooks to experience the true essence of destinations around the globe.

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19 hours ago
Feeling Off While Flying? Here’s What Happens to Your Brain and Body at 35,000 Feet
AFAR Media - Nathalie Alonso
Taste, tears, and tipsiness, oh my! These are the fascinating ways your body changes while at cruising altitude on flights. If you’ve ever found …
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1 day ago
10 Less-Crowded Alternatives to the Most Popular U.S. National Parks
AFAR Media - Maggie Fuller
With crowds overrunning the U.S.’s most popular national parks, head to these alternative parks, forests, and natural wonders instead. If you’ve been …
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16 hours ago
4 Lesser-Known Credit Card Travel Perks You're Probably Missing Out On
AFAR Media - Chris Dong
By tapping into some of the hidden-gem benefits of travel-friendly credit cards, you can get free museum tickets, nab sought-after restaurant …
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11 hours ago
I Took a Solo Road Trip for Months—8 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Went
AFAR Media - Chloe Arrojado
Here’s some solid advice for taking a solo adventure on the road. In 2021, I got the overwhelming urge to visit California. I had backpacked my way …
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1 day ago
Italy Enters Mourning Period Following Pope's Death—Here’s What Happens and How It Will Affect Travel
AFAR Media - Erica Firpo
The death of a pope and the election of a new pontiff are steeped in age-old customs. Take note of these important events—and how travel to Italy, …
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1 day ago
In Panama’s Guna Yala Archipelago, a Different Sort of Caribbean Vacation Awaits
AFAR Media - Mark Johanson
On the front lines of climate change, the archipelago of 365 islands may all be underwater by 2050. But there is hope. Panama’s Guna Yala is, in many …