AFAR.com

About

AFAR is the award-winning travel media brand that makes a positive impact on the world through high-quality storytelling that inspires, empowers, and enriches travelers who care. We believe in the power of travel to make the world a better place through experiences that enrich the traveler personally, support the communities visited, and are sensitive to the effects on our planet. We believe in the importance of arriving in new places with humility and a desire to learn from others.
AFAR is a purpose-driven public benefit company, and our ever-growing audience consists of travelers who care: conscientious and discerning global travelers who seek out experiences that reflect their values.

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United States

Publication Medium & Frequency

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Lengths:

Review: No specific word count limits known.
Article: No specific word count limits known.
Essay: Up to 3,000 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Critical, Literary, Mainstream.

Topics:

Lifestyle: Food and Drink.
Literature/Books: Theory/Analysis/Criticism.
Nature/Environment: See guidelines.
Society/Culture.
Sports/Recreation: Outdoor recreation.
Travel: See guidelines.
Other: See guidelines.

Payment:

Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: Pay starts at USD $0.50/word.

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Method: Email.
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Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Media: Text.

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

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Photo Essay: No image limits known.

Art Media:

Photography.

Art Styles:

Open to all/most Art Styles.

Topics:

Lifestyle: Food and Drink.
Nature/Environment: See guidelines.
Society/Culture.
Sports/Recreation: Outdoor recreation.
Travel: See guidelines.
Other: See guidelines.

Payment:

Unknown payment Unknown payment.

Submissions:

Method: Email.
Reprints: Unknown.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Media: Image.

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Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 05:56 UTC (4 hours, 26 minutes ago).

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Last Updated: 13 Aug 2026

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