Editorial Features

AFAR was created to inspire and guide those who travel the world seeking to connect with its people, experience their cultures, and understand their perspectives

FEATURES: Stories of culture, geopolitics, active and eco-travel, and personal transformation that explore small slices of life, follow a character’s passions, and illuminate complex issues through individuals’ stories

MIX: A multitude of photos showing all the ways the world’s people “skin the same cat.”

The A(FAR) LIST : Selected events and recommended places that take readers off the beaten path.

CURIOUS PLANET: Infographics that illustrate a global issue or elaborate on a statistic worldwide.

RESIDENT: A local shows us around his or her neighborhood.

NOMAD: A modern nomad explains what it’s like to be constantly on the road.

SPIN THE GLOBE: Celebrating serendipity and spontaneity, a dispatch from a writer sent to a randomly chosen location.

GOOD TRIPS: Inspiration and resources for those who travel to help others or pursue a personal passion.

TALK: A word, idiom, or idiomatic phrase that reveals the culture that it comes from.

SOUNDS: Music and musicians explored through a cultural lens.

FEAST: A local dish and its connection to its culture, plus selected spices, beverages, street markets, kitchen tools, cookbooks, and packaged foods. Also: “Wandering Chef”—recommendations for good eating in other countries from well-known American chefs.

FINDS: Traditional crafts, high-end handcrafted items, and innovative designs from all over the globe.

STAY: Accommodations that are in touch with their surroundings and engage in the culture and identity of a place.

TOOLS: Gadgets and gizmos that help readers travel more deeply.

GUIDE: Background, books, music, lodging and restaurants listings, and cultural etiquette tips related to our features.

WHERE TRAVEL TAKES ME: A memoir of a personal journey—spiritual, physical, or emotional—from an outstanding writer.

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