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History + Culture

The Unconventional World of Tokyo’s Cosplay Cafés

In Japan’s capital, youth dress up—and let loose—in over-the-top themed establishments.

June 28, 2012 03:26 PM
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Lisa Katayama
Islands

The Perfect Summer Getaway on the Italian Island of Sardinia

Sardinia makes for an idyllic summer getaway.

April 2, 2012 08:40 PM
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Ondine Cohane
Food + Drink

Where to Eat Lamingtons in Australia

Here’s a taste of how the Land Down Under’s classic cake experienced a modern revival.

October 25, 2012 01:08 PM
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Caitlin Fitzsimmons
Safari

Into the Great Wide Open, on Safari in Botswana

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

October 24, 2013 07:06 PM
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Tom Downey
Festivals + Events

5 Unusual Spanish Festivals Worth Traveling For—Besides Running of the Bulls

Tomato fight, anyone?

April 4, 2012 12:09 PM
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Adam Fischer
Hotels

Railway Hotels: St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel, London

A stay at the iconic St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel in London is a must for any train buff.

March 28, 2012 12:43 PM
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Robin Cherry
In the Magazine

A Creative Way to Find Calm in Kolkata’s Chaos

In India’s most contradictory city, artists and intellectuals improvise their way through the commotion.

September 6, 2013 04:42 PM
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Eric Weiner
Art + Culture

Inside Europe’s Most Enigmatic City

Seeking the wonderfully disorienting effect of travel, writer Taras Grescoe ventures to Budapest, where bewilderment ensues.

May 15, 2013 07:13 PM
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Taras Grescoe
In the Magazine

Spin the Globe: Jennifer Kahn in Québec City

AFAR chose a destination at random—by literally spinning a globe—and sent Jennifer Kahn on a spontaneous journey to Québec City.

December 7, 2012 05:15 PM
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Jennifer Kahn
Food + Drink

The Hyper Local Greek Ingredient That’s Both Healthy and Delicious

In Greece’s Peloponnese countryside, food is sourced from hillside to hearth.

February 10, 2012 04:45 PM
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Alexis Adams
Art + Culture

Spin the Globe: Eric Weiner in Liechtenstein

AFAR chose a destination at random—by literally spinning a globe—and sent writer Eric Weiner on a spontaneous journey to Liechtenstein.

June 13, 2012 01:23 PM
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Eric Weiner
Travel Tales

A Lone Star Story

In a square mile of West Texas, Chris Colin finds family and traces his roots back to a wilder America.

February 7, 2013 04:35 PM
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Chris Colin
Restaurants + Cafés

How (and Where) to Eat Tapas Like the Spaniards Do

Where to eat the best tapas in Madrid, Sevilla, Barcelona, and San Sebastián—plus how to order them like the locals do.

June 25, 2012 01:17 PM
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Christopher Hall
Cities We Love

Cairo Beyond the Headlines

Cairo Beyond the Headlines

December 12, 2011 01:54 PM
Hotels

Hot Springs Lodgings: Zagyosoh Ryokan in Japan’s Izu National Park

There are thousands of traditional Japanese inns with hot springs across Japan. This hot spring lodge is part of a decade-old Japanese pastime.

February 15, 2012 07:05 PM
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Lisa Katayama

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