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Art + Culture

Spin the Globe: Ann Friedman Meets the Real Osaka, Japan

AFAR chose a destination at random—by literally spinning a globe—and sent writer Ann Friedman on a spontaneous journey to Osaka.

October 11, 2013 07:58 PM
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Ann Friedman
Washington, D.C.

Overview

May 23, 2018 04:04 PM
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Julee K.
In the Magazine

Spin the Globe: Marisa Meltzer in Mind-Bending Mongolia

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.

August 19, 2014 09:00 AM
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Marisa Meltzer
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
Health + Wellness

Northern Exposure: Dipping into Finland’s Sauna Fascination

A blind man travels to Helsinki to find out if there’s more to Finland’s sauna culture than meets the eye.

December 11, 2013 12:53 PM
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Ryan Knighton
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
Style + Design

San Francisco’s New Design Stars

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

August 19, 2014 09:00 AM
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Jennifer Kahn
History + Culture

Spin the Globe: Kevin Bleyer Fulfills a Soccer Dream in Guyana

AFAR chose a destination at random—by literally spinning a globe—and sent writer Kevin Bleyer on a spontaneous journey to Guyana.

February 7, 2013 08:09 PM
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Kevin Bleyer
Travel Inspiration

Estancia El Venado Polo School in Argentina

Estancia El Venado Polo School in Argentina

February 22, 2012 02:21 PM
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Jennica Peterson
History + Culture

Spin the Globe: Brett Martin on the Real Port-au-Prince, Haiti

AFAR chose a destination at random and sent writer Brett Martin with 24-hours’ notice to the most challenging island in the Caribbean.

April 21, 2014 08:30 PM
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Brett Martin
In the Magazine

Embracing El Salvador in a New Light

AFAR chose a destination at random—by literally spinning a globe—and sent writer Don George on a journey to El Salvador with 24 hours’ notice.

July 5, 2013 02:40 PM
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Don George
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
Beer, Wine, + Spirits

Into the Vines: The Story of Sicily’s Top Winemakers

Chef Gabrielle Hamilton meets the independent winemakers who bottle the flavor of Sicily.

March 27, 2014 02:33 PM
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Gabrielle Hamilton
Travel Tales

Why Did I Bring a Teenager to Venice?

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

January 31, 2013 06:07 PM
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Emma John
Food + Drink

Wandering Chef: Sean Eastwood in Seattle

Wandering Chef: Sean Eastwood in Seattle

August 8, 2013 07:26 PM
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Jen Murphy

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