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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.
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.
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.
Hawai’i Becomes First U.S. State to Implement “Green Fee” Tourist Tax in Effort to Better Protect the Islands
The new fee, which will go into effect at the start of 2026, is intended to raise money to improve climate-change resilience ...
How This Resort Is Redefining Dining in the Caribbean
Authentic flavors, locally sourced ingredients, and diverse dining options make Sandals Resorts a top choice for food-loving ...
Airlines Issue New Check-In Policies As “Airport Theory” TikTok Trend Goes Viral
United Airlines confirmed to Afar that it will change the check-in cutoff to 45 minutes before departure for all domestic ...
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 ...