AFAR

Afar is a travel magazine that emphasizes Experiential Travel and is based in the United States. In addition to its publishing efforts, the company runs a non-profit foundation that offers scholarships for students to embark on educational trips. Founded in 2009 by Greg Sullivan and Joseph Diaz, Afar is located in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in New York City. The magazine has been showcased on the Martha Stewart Show and has won several accolades in the field of travel writing and journalism, including the prestigious Lowell Thomas Awards.

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#63649

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#16706

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Feeling Off While Flying? Here’s What Happens to Your Brain and Body at 35,000 Feet

23 hours ago | afar.com | Nathalie Alonso

If you’ve ever found yourself tearing up during an in-flight movie, noticed that your favorite snacks taste a little off at 35,000 feet, or felt like a single cocktail hit you harder in the air than on the ground, altitude could be to blame. Airplane cabins are pressurized to mimic conditions at about 6,000 to 8,000 feet above sea level. That means your body is exposed to environmental changes such as low cabin pressure, reduced oxygen levels, and air drier than most deserts.
Does Anyone Fly First Class Anymore? Is It Worth the Splurge?

6 days ago | afar.com | Barbara Peterson

Just when we thought that flying first class was headed for extinction, several major international airlines are bringing back over-the-top luxury—and privacy—to the front of the plane. Last month, Air France unveiled luxurious new suites in its La Première first-class cabin, which are now available on flights out of New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), on the carrier’s Boeing 777-300 ER jets.
Crowded Ports, Ship Bans, and Port Fees. Cruising in Europe Is at a Crossroads. Where Does It Go from Here?

6 days ago | afar.com | Jessica Benavides Canepa

In late January, Christian Estrosi, the mayor of Nice, signed a decree prohibiting large cruise ships with more than 900 passengers from disembarking at the nearby port of Villefranche-sur-Mer. Initially set to take effect on July 1, the ban mirrored similar restrictions implemented by an increasing number of European port cities to help alleviate overtourism due to an influx of cruise ship day visitors.
These Cities Are Leading the Way in a New Kind of Inclusivity for Travelers

6 days ago | afar.com | Melinda Fulmer

When Jake Tilk and his autistic 28-year-old brother, Max, were offered a chance to visit Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, they were nervous. It was 2023, and the brothers were going to vacation in the city which had just received its Autism Ready designation—and would be filmed while doing so. Their experience would be included in the Peacock show Traveling on the Spectrum.
Fewer Travelers Visit This Part of the Great Barrier Reef. They're Missing Out.

1 week ago | afar.com | Tim Chester

Every responsible traveler knows you should keep a decent distance from marine life. But some marine life hasn’t gotten the memo. I realized this while snorkeling the Great Barrier Reef recently, when I turned my head and came face-to-face with a hefty, majestic loggerhead sea turtle. I squirmed gracelessly out of the turtle’s way; the turtle glided nonchalantly off into the depths. Around us, hundreds of fish rode the gentle currents above the contours of coral.
This Midwestern City is an Underrated Destination for Active Travelers

1 week ago | afar.com | Tim Chester

Curling is harder than it looks. And while most of us admire the sweepers manically brushing ice every Winter Olympics, the job of getting the stone moving is way more difficult. I learned that the hard, wobbly, cold way on a recent visit to Wauwatosa Curling Club in the namesake suburb of Milwaukee. It’s not that the ice is slippery; it’s textured, and less hazardous than it looks.
I Was Nervous for My 15-Year-Old Autistic Daughter to Fly Alone for the First Time, But She Proved Me Wrong

1 week ago | afar.com | Matt Villano

We all know flying isn’t easy these days. But flying as a minor? By yourself? When you’re neurodivergent? It makes Snakes on a Plane seem like a stroll in the park. So imagine my anxiety last year when Sage, my autistic 15-year-old daughter, needed to fly by herself from school in Utah to our home in California during the holidays. Every autistic person is impacted differently by autism; Sage is no exception.
I Spent A Week Scuba Diving at a Luxury Resort—Here's Why (and Where) I'd Do It Again

1 week ago | afar.com | Chris Dong

The first breaths beneath the water’s surface, as a newly certified diver, were equal parts relaxing and exhilarating. I took slow, meditative sips of air as a scene of rainbow-hued coral, towering pinnacles, and yellowtail clownfish came into view beneath me. This, after all, was why I had traveled to the middle of the South Pacific.
You Can Stay in These 6 City Club Hotels Even if You’re Not a Member

1 week ago | afar.com | Pat Tompkins

We all like to feel special. That’s part of the allure of club membership, whether it’s an exclusive airline lounge or a top-tier athletic club. Across the nation, city clubs with hotel rooms offer overnight stays to members, but what experienced travelers rarely know is that a select few are open to nonmembers. I discovered one such club near my Bay Area home.
This 3-Day Road Trip Lets You See 9 Frank Lloyd Wright Works—and Explore Where the Famous Architect Grew Up

1 week ago | afar.com | Chloe Arrojado

Frank Lloyd Wright’s work is renowned across the country: Throughout his life, from 1867 to 1959, he designed more than 1,000 projects, ideating incredible feats like Fallingwater in Pennsylvania and the Guggenheim Museum in New York. But few places speak to Lloyd’s heart quite like Wisconsin. In the southern part of the state, the 200-mile Frank Lloyd Wright Trail offers an intimate portrait of the influences and vision of the architect.