Switzerland ranks as one of the world’s safest places to travel in 2026 and Lucerne, Switzerland fits the bill. The scenic, ...

Get a local’s view on this state capital, with its distinct Western heritage, neon-lit neighbourhoods and lush green spaces.

If you’re tired of visiting places trod by millions of tourists previously, perhaps you should consider looking in less likely spots this year. A cheat sheet for that can be found in Afar’s primer, ...

Miami is welcoming Hoosiers fans for the College Football Playoff National Championship, but here’s what visitors should know ...

A former family mansion, the elegant Villa Igiea is one of Palermo's most opulent stays, with a history of hosting celebrities and royals during its early years. The Cappella Palatina inside the ...

NEW ULM, Minn. (KEYC) - New Ulm has hosted a National Guard Armory since 1914. The building has long served as a training center for southern Minnesota’s armed forces, but now, there’s a new place in ...

NPR's staff traveled a lot in 2025. Here are some places and events we thought you might want to check out. NPR staff traveled a lot this year. Sometimes it was for work, and sometimes it was just for ...

After visiting more than 120 countries, I still believe that travel is one of the most real ways to understand the world. By 2026, these are the destinations I would recommend the most: places where ...