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

Argentina at a Gallop

Minsk, the austere capital of Belarus and a former Soviet satellite, harbors Beatles cover bands, bookish bohemians feasting on salo and vodka, and the curious legacy of Lee Harvey Oswald.

Of course there’s Mexican food, and New Mexican food, and great hearty breakfasts for pre-ski or pre-hike mornings, but the international culinary options in this funky little town may surprise visitors expecting little more than margaritas. (Those margaritas are pretty tasty too.)

Founder’s note from the September/October 2011 print issue of AFAR Magazine.

Writer Lisa Abend discovers that Malta is a dream of Europe past, all faith and firepower.

Emma John dodges Brits, looks for Russians, and goes beneath the surface in this ever-changing Baltic country.

A famed food critic follows the legendary xiao long bao on its global route from Taiwan to California.

AFAR chose a destination at random—by literally spinning a globe—and sent Frank Viviano on a spontaneous journey to Venezuela.

A writer travels to the Horn of Africa to find the source of a global obsession.

In wine country, a group of innovative chefs have ignited a culinary renaissance–and restored cultural pride.

Experience a hotel stay made for royalty.

While small in size, St. Kitts offers a surprisingly wide range of accommodations, from a resort set on a working farm to a big-name hotel with urban style. Visitors can also look forward to top-notch amenities, like infinity pools and golf courses.

It’s not surprising that this little island at the end of the continent is known for seafood, but the creative and artistic vibe of Key West means that the ocean-focused cuisine veers towards innovative. Come for the sun, stay for the fish!

The beaches and inland regions of Costa Rica’s Guanacaste province are known not only for their jaw-dropping natural beauty and wildlife, but also for their delicious eats, laid-back nightlife, myriad outdoor adventures, and surprisingly good shopping. Here are some of the many reasons this stretch along the Pacific Ocean is known as the Gold Coast.