Epic Trips

Safari Trip Ideas
In the Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya, travelers can witness dramatic wildlife river crossings.
Hotels
Your Next Safari Lodge Could Be a Marriott—We Took a Closer Look
October 26, 2022 09:00 AM
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Sarika Bansal
Volcanoes Safaris just celebrated 25 years of connecting travelers with gorillas—and the surrounding communities.
Travel for Good
The Key to Great Ape Protection? Supporting Nearby Villages, Says Volcanoes Safaris
October 20, 2022 01:48 PM
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Bailey Berg
Jaguar rewilding in Caiman Ecological Refuge, in Brazil's Pantanal.
Safari
Safari in Your Time Zone
October 17, 2022 01:45 PM
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Laura Dannen Redman

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Solo Travel Tips and Inspiration
Solo travel is one of the best ways to meet new people on the road.
Solo Travel
One Solo Trip This Year Will Help Ease Loneliness
Solo travel may sound isolating. For one AFAR editor, it’s been a great tool to find friends and discover new passions.
February 14, 2023 05:48 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
Travel Tips + Etiquette
How to Make Friends While Traveling by Yourself
February 13, 2023 05:42 PM
Air Travel News
Teenage Pilot Sets Record as the Youngest Woman to Fly Solo Around the World
January 20, 2022 01:01 PM
Solo Travel
The “Guardians” Helping Keep Women Travelers Safe
January 06, 2022 02:33 PM
Expedition Cruises
Antarctica, Galápagos Cruises Discounted for Solo Travelers With This Expedition Line
November 10, 2021 11:35 AM

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Dingle Peninsula
Art + Culture
Traveling With a TV Star: My Bare Feet Tour of Ireland
October 28, 2022 11:01 AM
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Hillary Richard
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10 Epic Trips That Will Make You Feel Alive
October 17, 2022 01:56 PM
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Laura Dannen Redman
Modern Adventure connects you with local communities in each country it visits, including Peru.
Epic Trips
13 Years Later, Seeing Machu Picchu in a Completely New Way
October 14, 2022 06:03 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
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In the Magazine
25 Days, 9 Countries, 1,959 Miles: Seeing Europe by Train
October 13, 2022 06:59 PM
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Emma John
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Epic Trips
“Hold On!” White Water Rafting on the Nile
October 13, 2022 05:35 PM
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Bailey Berg
A lone hiker looks out at fall colors in Monica Meadows, British Columbia, one of the many Mountain Trek retreat hikes.
Epic Trips
Bears, Trees, and Zero Coffee: What a Week-Long Wilderness Retreat Is Really Like
October 12, 2022 04:59 PM
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Aislyn Greene
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Epic Trips
In Montana, an Adults-Only Tree House Adventure Awaits
October 12, 2022 04:57 PM
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Paul Rubio
Space tourism is quickly becoming a tangible reality—what effect will the industry have on the environment?
In the Magazine
The Promise and Peril of Space Tourism
October 11, 2022 01:28 PM
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Jessica Camille Aguirre
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Epic Trips
Chasing Adventure on Kangaroo Island, the Galápagos of Australia
October 10, 2022 02:57 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
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Epic Trips
On a Cruise to the Remote Arctic, Where Polar Bears Roam (for Now)
October 10, 2022 01:44 PM
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Bailey Berg
How to See Silverback Gorillas in Uganda and Rwanda
Safari
How to See Silverback Gorillas in Uganda and Rwanda
July 11, 2022 11:05 AM
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Bailey Berg
What’s Next for Luxury Safaris?
Safari
What’s Next for Luxury Safaris?
July 07, 2022 05:21 AM
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Nicky Fitzgerald
5 Epic Trips to Take Right Now
Epic Trips
5 Epic Trips to Take Right Now
June 30, 2022 08:02 AM
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The United States Tour Operators Association (Sponsor)
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Safari
4 Great Countries in Africa for Your First Safari
June 28, 2022 05:40 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
Baby elephants and a mother play near a truck full of travelers at Chobe Game Lodge
Safari
Exploring the World of Wildlife Tourism
June 11, 2022 05:51 PM
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Mae Hamilton
Why Georgia’s Coastal Magnificence Is the Epic Trip You Need Right Now
Epic Trips
Why Georgia’s Coastal Magnificence Is the Epic Trip You Need Right Now
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What Makes a Trip to New Zealand a Trip of a Lifetime
Epic Trips
What Makes a Trip to New Zealand a Trip of a Lifetime
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The Best International Trips for Wildlife Lovers
Safari
The Best International Trips for Wildlife Lovers
May 23, 2022 02:41 PM
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Bailey Berg
This Lion Safari Gives Travelers a Deeper Look at Wildlife Conservation in Africa
Safari
This Lion Safari Gives Travelers a Deeper Look at Wildlife Conservation in Africa
May 18, 2022 11:35 AM
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Jennifer Flowers
Botswana’s Chobe Game Lodge Is Changing Safaris With All-Women Guide Teams
Safari
Botswana’s Chobe Game Lodge Is Changing Safaris With All-Women Guide Teams
May 17, 2022 02:13 PM
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Sucheta Rawal
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Epic Trips
A World of Wonder
May 04, 2022 07:52 PM
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AFAR Editors
These Wild Places in South Africa Go Beyond the Traditional Safari
Safari
These Wild Places in South Africa Go Beyond the Traditional Safari
April 08, 2022 05:11 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
How to Really Adventure in Kenya—With Astounding Wildlife and Culture
Safari
How to Really Adventure in Kenya—With Astounding Wildlife and Culture
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An Indigenous Auckland Adventure
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An Indigenous Auckland Adventure
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On the Road, Again
Solo Travel
On the Road, Again
August 18, 2021 10:29 AM
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Emma John
This Airbnb Listing Lets You Sleep Below 80 Volcanoes in France
Epic Trips
This Airbnb Listing Lets You Sleep Below 80 Volcanoes in France
July 08, 2021 09:57 AM
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Caitlin Morton
There’s Never Been a Better Time to Book a Last-Minute Safari
Safari
There’s Never Been a Better Time to Book a Last-Minute Safari
June 25, 2021 02:21 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
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Epic Trips
Epic Trips That Give Back
April 21, 2021 09:09 AM
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Tim Chester
Exploring Alaska’s Otherworldly Beauty
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Exploring Alaska’s Otherworldly Beauty
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The Best Luxury Lodges in Rwanda
Safari
The Best Luxury Lodges in Rwanda
November 25, 2020 03:30 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
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