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Writer Chris Colin left the headlines behind and discovered the ineffable delight of a European river cruise with his family.

Europe has some unique ways of celebrating the spring holiday.

With 24 hours’ notice, AFAR sent writer Tom Rachman to Vienna where, on his quest to discover 
the soul of the Austrian capital, he 
stumbled upon the city’s 
darker side.

One traveler hikes through the haunted beauty of the Balkans to see if a trail can heal the wounds of war.

Here’s how one of the most prominent chefs on the planet placed Central Europe’s peak flavors on the global map.

A Drink with Toronto’s Coolest Bartender

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

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Bosnia’s capital is being reclaimed by its residents.

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

Split! Eight Quirky Border Towns

In the past decade or so, Budapest’s restaurant scene has broadened beyond goulash and stuffed cabbage, with trendy new venues serving both a wider variety of international cuisines and elegant, innovative takes on traditional Hungarian fare.

In the Adriatic Sea’s largest peninsula, esteemed journalist Mark Bittman finds out what it really means to “eat local.”

With its Art Nouveau architecture, historic thermal baths, and royal palaces overlooking the Danube River, Budapest is a feast for the senses. The Hungarian capital’s hotel options are no less romantic. From art-filled boutique properties to old-world grande dames, here’s where to stay now.