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A blind man travels to Helsinki to find out if there’s more to Finland’s sauna culture than meets the eye.

AFAR chose a destination at random—by literally spinning a globe—and sent writer Cindy Chupack on a spontaneous journey to Shanghai.

Announcing the Winners of Westin Weekends with AFAR

Wandering Chef: Chris Shepherd in Puerto Rico

The tradition of artisanal rum making has become central to island life.

A beach villa in the Bahamas gives two couples a taste of island life.

In remote Africa, travelers find profound stillness, untamed nature, and a portal to the past. Don’t forget the gin and tonics.

To Stephanie Lawrence and Aashi Vel, the founders of Traveling Spoon, food is the focal point of their travels. They share some of their favorite food adventures.

AFAR chose a destination at random—by literally spinning a globe—and sent writer Ann Friedman on a spontaneous journey to Osaka.

Chris Walker and Morgan Hartley spent three months cycling through central Asia as part of an 18-month bike trip. Here is part one of five of their account, in which their trip is almost thwarted from the start.

Writer Alexandra Marshall finds the reality behind the mystique of craft and artistry in the world’s fashion capital.

Wandering Chef: Hugo Ortega in Mexico City

AFAR chose a destination at random—by literally spinning a globe—and sent writer Karen E. Bender on a spontaneous journey to Ireland.

Wandering Chef: Sean Eastwood in Seattle

Wandering Restaurateur: Jay Thomson in France, San Francisco, and New York