Davina Baum
AFAR Media
San Francisco, CA, United States
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13 Otherworldly Landscapes
These are the vistas: Rocks and sand twisted into curious shapes; mist hanging low over lakes and seas. These photos capture the mysteries of place. And these places are waiting for you. → Read More
Under-the-Radar European Finds
There's always more to discover in Europe. The ideal trip is peppered with greatest hits (the museums, the architecture, the fine dining), as well as the less expected stops—like a beach that's a favorite of local surfers, or a casual beer bar with great food. → Read More
Where the Locals Eat in San Francisco
Diners in San Francisco are in for a treat. The restaurant scene is impressive, even daunting—there are so many great places to choose from. These spots are where the locals go, which doesn't mean they're easy to get into. Places like Zuni, Alta CA, Delfina have all hit the national scene hard. Bragging rights will be secured with a visit to any of these restaurants. → Read More
14 Stunning Secret Beaches
But we didn't tell you. → Read More
27 Dreamy Swimming Holes
Swimming holes are, by nature, off the beaten path. Often accessible only on foot, these natural pools afford beautiful views and refreshing swims well worth the hike (and far from the tourists). We have curated our favorite places to take a dip, from Croatia to Nevada City, shown to us by locals. Jump in! → Read More
Weekend Getaways Travel Guide
Let’s make it the summer of spontaneity: Between May and September there are a grand total of 13 weekends, and that provides a lot ... → Read More
Weekend Getaways Travel Guide
Let’s make it the summer of spontaneity: Between May and September there are a grand total of 13 weekends, and that provides a lot ... → Read More
Shopping the Globe Travel Guide
We're of the opinion that experiences are better purchases than things. But we still love beautiful things—especially when they bri... → Read More
6 Reasons to Plan a Trip to Napa
It's hard to have a bad time in the Napa Valley, especially during harvest season—when the vineyards are abuzz with activity (and the temperatures are more manageable). A few places are upping their autumnal game and offering some extra-special events, and others are doing their usual, great thin... → Read More
An Expert’s Recommendations for Montreal This Summer
We asked Simon Bajouk, the fantastic concierge at the Ritz-Carlton Montreal, to share some of his favorite Montreal experiences with us. Start your day off with a visit in the Mile End ne... → Read More
Hidden Cove in Vis
For our few days in Vis, a two-hour ferry ride from Split, we would drive our Vespa until we got to a beach—they are not hard to come by on this small island. This beach, right about ... → Read More
The Magical Place Where the Horses Swim
Swimming with horses ranks right up there with riding seahorses, in the things-I’d-never-known-were-possible category of travel (or equine, or seafaring) experiences. But after seeing this beautiful video, made by Jungles in Paris, I’m ready to book a trip to Half Moon Bay in Jamaica. Sea Horses, Half Moon Bay, Jamaica. from Jungles in Paris on Vimeo. → Read More
If This Video Doesn’t Inspire You to Travel to Myanmar, Nothing Will
Our friends at Intrepid Travel just sent over this beautiful video, made by twohumans.travel (who went on Intrepid’s Burma Experience trip). If it doesn’t inspire you to travel to Myanmar, I’m not sure anything can. What a beautiful country. Myanmar – The Golden Land. from Ben McNamara on Vimeo. → Read More
The Best Places We’ve Been on AFAR’s Dime
One of the benefits of working at AFAR is the $2,000 travel stipend that every employee gets every year—to spend on a trip to an international location they’ve never been before. (The per... → Read More
Why Taking a Food Tour While Traveling Might Be the Best Idea Ever
Food lovers can research a destination until the cows come home (and until the butter’s churned, and slathered on a thick-cut piece of freshly made bread, but we digress). But will it res... → Read More
Beyond Tequila and Mezcal: More Boozy Wonders of the Agave Plant
You’ve heard of tequila and mezcal. But Mexico’s agave plant yields much more than these usual suspects. Much of it comes down to location: Mexican regulations have defined what can be ca... → Read More
Why You Should Go to the Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica
The Caribbean coast of Costa Rica is where it’s at, with “it” being beautiful beaches, insanely lush jungle wildlife, and that enviable, mellow Tico lifestyle. My family spent a week ther... → Read More