Escape the crowds and discover a quieter Japan at these 12 hotels, from mountaintop ryokan to island hideaways.

The architect finished the blueprints for RiverRock House, located outside Cleveland, Ohio, not long before he died in 1959.

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Set inside a 17th-century noble residence in Rome, Orient Express La Minerva is the first hotel from the heritage luxury train brand.

Take a deep dive into the rich wine-making traditions of the Bordeaux region of France.

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Each year, after much consideration and debate, Afar’s global network of editors, writers, and travel advisors anoints the ...

Beginning in the 17th century, the Nakasendo trail connected Kyoto and Edo, now modern-day Tokyo. Along this path, 69 ...

Rows of shelves house bundles of soft yarn arranged by color; the wooden-planked walls are adorned with meticulously knitted ...

One writer recently sailed with Havila Voyages, an eco-friendly cruise line so confident that passengers will spot the ...

Haley Harrison is a writer passionate about stories at the intersection of travel and cultural preservation. Her curiosity ...