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When a traveler faces grief in Varanasi, his perspective on life and death goes up in smoke.

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AFAR chose a destination at random and sent writer Marisa Meltzer with 24 hours’ notice to a land of cashmere goats, yak slippers, and near-naked wrestlers.

John T. Edge lands in Kazakhstan, determined to get to know the country’s largest city through its food.

In a tech-obsessed city, these creators take a hands-on approach to making beautiful objects.

On a trip with a young traveler in tow, a writer reflects on her first Venice adventure—and how it changed her life.

AFAR chose a destination at random and sent writer Mickey Rapkin with 24 hours’ notice to a Central European city where tech trumps goulash.

AFAR chose a destination at random and sent the poet Beth Ann Fennelly with 24-hours’ notice to a Central American paradise.

A bluegrass fiddler travels to Vienna to learn how to sing—and how to embrace the city’s most famous art: opera.

A skateboarder explores the world, on four wheels.

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

AFAR sent writer Leslie Jamison to the Indian Ocean island nation with just 24 hours’ notice. Arriving with no preparation and no plan, she caught a ride to the war-torn north to find out what kind of traveler she truly is.

Don’t miss out on the music in this popular Brazilian destination.

How creativity and commerce have transformed a city of business into the world’s newest art capital.

A subversive band of Portland chefs has a new grocery store: the ocean. You’re going to want to taste what they’re cooking up.