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Alaska Airlines Launches Its First-Ever Flights to Europe
The Renaissance-era art, ancient Roman history, and the creamy cacio e pepe of Rome will soon be a direct flight away from ...
This Southern British City Is Often Overlooked—But Travelers Are Missing Out
Olsen Cruise Lines, MSC Cruises, P&O Cruises, Royal Caribbean, and more While it welcomes more than 3 million cruise ...
This On-the-Rise Asian Capital Gets a Luxury Hotel with Street Eats, Local Crafts, and Temple Adventures
A new urban retreat with a deep connection to Taiwan’s culture, Capella Taipei offers more than luxury amenities. Here’s why ...
6 Safety Tips My Husband and I Learned Road-Tripping Across the U.S. as a Gay Couple
Whether you're traveling domestically or internationally, know what to prepare and who to reach out to before you go.
7 Countries That Are Getting Friendlier for LGBTQ Travelers
From the Caribbean to Africa, travel further for higher public opinion scores and legal wins for the LGBTQ community.
Japan Has 72 Microseasons. This Couple Wants to Help You Experience Them All from Their Countryside Kitchen
At Mirukashi Salon in Japan, Prairie Stuart-Wolff and Hanako Nakazato offer a model of hospitality and a way of living that centers seasonality.
Celebrate LGBTQ+ Travel
Queer travel is joyful. That is what we hope readers take away from Afar’s collection of LGBTQ stories. That, in a world where queer existence is increasingly being marginalized and legislated against ...