Maggie Fuller

3 weeks ago | afar.com | Maggie Fuller

If you’ve been dreaming of a quiet sunrise at Delicate Arch or a peaceful hike through Yosemite Valley, we’ve got some tough news: You’re not the only one. National parks across the country are more popular than ever—in fact, 2024 saw a record 331.9 million national park visits.

1 month ago | afar.com | Maggie Fuller

Alba Thermal Springs and Spa is part of Australia’s 560-mile Great Victorian Bathing Trail. Courtesy of Alba Thermal Springs and Spa There’s no better cure for what ails you than a long soak in a hot bath. And while “taking the waters” always feels great, some thermal pools earn bonus points for their gorgeous settings—historic architecture, say, a verdant jungle, or a snow-covered mountain valley.

Jan 28, 2025 | afar.com | Chloe Arrojado |Maggie Fuller

A palm tree-lined road in MiamiPhoto by Lance Asper/Unsplash Powder-white snow certainly adds an element of magic to travel, but sometimes the long winter nights bring a sense of longing for what’s missing: sunshine. From the coasts of Southeast Asia to the desert landscapes of the U.S. Southwest, plenty of places still see the sun and experience warm weather deep into the colder months. Consider these eight places for some warmth during the winter season. 1.

Oct 29, 2024 | afar.com | Maggie Fuller

On the Salkantay Trek with Mountain Lodges of Peru, you end your daily adventures in the Andes at a gorgeous lodge. Courtesy of Mountain Lodges of Peru Some people seek out the networks of serviceable huts scattered across mountain ranges, forests, and rolling countrysides all over the world. Lodge-to-lodge, chalet-to-chalet—whatever you want to call them, the following seven hut-to-hut hikes will get your feet moving every day and let you unwind.

Oct 13, 2024 | afar.com | Maggie Fuller

Cultural norms vary among countries in Asia. Courtesy of Daniel Bernard/Unsplash So you’re going to Asia. You’ve planned your trip, packed your bags, and maybe picked up a language guide. It’s all so exciting until you step off the airplane and the Japanese toilets are talking to you and you realize that you’re not in Kansas anymore.