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History + Culture

A Veteran’s Daughter Searches Vietnam for Clues to Her Father’s Past

With just an old photograph in hand, a writer sets out to understand her father’s role in the Vietnam War—depending entirely on the kindness of strangers willing to help.

October 25, 2013 01:56 PM
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Lisa Abend
In the Magazine

Spin the Globe: Sloane Crosley in Ecuador

AFAR chose a destination at random—by literally spinning a globe—and sent Sloane Crosley on a spontaneous journey to Ecuador.

November 29, 2011 11:33 AM
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Sloane Crosley
Restaurants + Cafés

How to Navigate Mexico City’s Food Markets

In stalls crowded with the freshest seafood, sweetest chilies, and spiciest tacos, one writer eats his way to the heart of the metropolis.

April 15, 2014 07:57 PM
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JJ Goode
In the Magazine

Spin the Globe: Jonathan Gold in Prague

AFAR chose a destination at random—by literally spinning a globe—and sent writer Jonathan Gold on a spontaneous journey to Prague with just 24 hours’ notice.

June 5, 2012 03:21 PM
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Jonathan Gold
In the Magazine

Spin the Globe: Poet Beth Ann Fennelly Finds Maya Ruins (and Dildos) in Belize

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

January 31, 2014 04:08 PM
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Beth Ann Fennelly
Food + Drink

Wandering Chef: Scott Kendall in South Africa

How the beauty of Cape Town’s wine country, inspired this chef in Napa Valley.

September 27, 2013 04:38 PM
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Jen Murphy
Travel Tales

Vienna’s Moment: Learning to Love Opera in the City of Music

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

December 3, 2014 07:19 PM
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Emma John
In the Magazine

Spin the Globe: Cindy Chupack on Flying Solo in Shanghai

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

December 9, 2013 08:19 PM
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Cindy Chupack
Hotels

Opera Hotels: CastaDiva Resort, Lake Como, Italy

From a lakeside view, Afar writer reviews the first five-star hotel to open on Lake Como in a century.

January 20, 2012 04:39 PM
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Laurie Kahle
Travel Tips + Etiquette

Southern Hospitality, Courtesy of the Deans

An interview with the duo behind the Charleston Academy of Domestic Pursuits.

March 27, 2012 08:40 PM
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Adam Fischer
Food + Drink

The Home of the Legendary Chicken-Fried Steak

This dish—and its special recipe—is the pride and joy of a small town in West Texas.

May 17, 2013 01:54 PM
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Kent Black
Food + Drink

Wandering Chef: James Lowe in Mexico City

Where to eat, according to a chef.

January 18, 2013 06:03 PM
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Jen Murphy
In the Magazine

Spin the Globe: Bob Guccione Jr. in Las Vegas

AFAR chose a destination at random—by literally spinning a globe—and sent Bob Guccione Jr. on a spontaneous journey to Las Vegas.

October 30, 2012 12:30 PM
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Bob Guccione, Jr
People

Wandering Mixologist: Scott Beattie in Bali

Wandering Mixologist: Scott Beattie in Bali

December 5, 2012 06:03 PM
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Jen Murphy
Road Trips

The Mongol Rally: Charlie Grosso’s Down-and-Dirty Ride

The Mongol Rally: Charlie Grosso’s Down-and-Dirty Ride

August 16, 2012 06:14 PM
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Justine Quart

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