Brooke Vaughan

Jul 11, 2024 | afar.com | Brooke Vaughan

Sleep luxuriously near Yellowstone National Park with glamping expert Under Canvas. Courtesy of Madeline Lu/Under Canvas Yellowstone Our national parks protect some of the highest peaks, oldest rocks, and most otherworldly terrain in the United States. It’s no wonder they’re so beloved. Camping in one of these glorious spaces allows you instant access to the natural wonders and abundant wildlife that make each worth visiting—but it’s not for everyone.

Jun 19, 2024 | afar.com | Lyndsey Matthews |Brooke Vaughan

Where in-line fixed wheels and rickety handles were once the standard, sleek and sturdy luggage options have rolled in to steal the show when it comes to the best bags for short trips. These rolling carry-ons—and backpacks and duffels for the wheel-averse—are compact and colorful but spacious enough to pack what you need for a few days of adventure.

Jun 11, 2024 | afar.com | Brooke Vaughan

Ramadan is observed March 10 to April 9, 2024. Photo by Ishaq Madan Ramadan, the Muslim holy month, is marked by fasting from sunrise to sunset, with days reserved for introspection and evenings for socializing with family and friends. Since Muslims follow the lunar calendar, Ramadan naturally falls 11 days earlier each year. In 2024, it is observed from March 10 to April 9.

May 20, 2024 | afar.com | Chloe Arrojado |Maggie Fuller |Brooke Vaughan

Blackwater Falls State Park is one of the many underrated state parks in the country. Photo Courtesy of West Virginia Tourism The summer months are a wonderful for basking in the beauty of many national parks, including the Grand Canyon and the Grand Tetons. Less grand: the shoulder-to-shoulder crowds that want to experience them too. Good thing the roads to equally incredible state parks (there are thousands!) are often far less traveled.

Jul 24, 2023 | afar.com | Brooke Vaughan

Every month, we at AFAR receive hundreds of emails announcing hotel openings. And every day we’re asked by friends and colleagues, “Where should I stay on my next trip to . . . ?” In this issue, we’re answering that question with our first-ever Stay List, a compendium of the best new hotels in the world. These lodgings deliver more than just a place to rest our heads. They connect with their destinations and the people who live there.