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Hotels

Hot Springs Lodgings: Zagyosoh Ryokan in Japan’s Izu National Park

There are thousands of traditional Japanese inns with hot springs across Japan. This hot spring lodge is part of a decade-old Japanese pastime.

February 15, 2012 07:05 PM
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Lisa Katayama
Epic Trips

Is Classic Train Travel the Antidote to Modern Life?

On a luxurious journey from Singapore to Bangkok, writer Chris Colin lifts the veil on the magic—and mystery—of rail travel.

May 22, 2013 05:59 PM
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Chris Colin
Art + Culture

Spin the Globe: David Farley in La Paz, Bolivia

AFAR chose a destination at random—by literally spinning a globe—and sent David Farley on a spontaneous journey to Bolivia.

November 15, 2011 03:02 PM
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David Farley
Other

Argentina at a Gallop

Argentina at a Gallop

May 30, 2012 04:44 PM
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Nathanael Johnson
Cruise

See World

Exploring the world, one boat at a time.

December 7, 2011 11:27 AM
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Don George
Food + Drink

Michael Laiskonis in Bogotá, Colombia

Pastry chef, Michael Laiskonis, shares his favorite things to do, see, and (of course) eat while in Bogotá, Colombia.

November 1, 2011 02:12 PM
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Jen Murphy
Health + Wellness

The Extraordinary Confessions of an International Wedding Crasher

Witnessing ceremonies of love take place around the world can reveal some pretty profound life lessons.

June 18, 2012 06:05 PM
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Eric Weiner
People

The Avant-Garde Is Alive and Well in Latvia

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

August 10, 2012 07:32 AM
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Emma John
Longreads

What It’s Like to Train with Runners in Kenya

Far above the plains where lions roam, there’s another Kenya, where life moves slowly and the people run fast. Writer Matt Gross tries to keep up.

June 20, 2012 05:42 PM
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Matt Gross
In the Magazine

Spin the Globe: Susan Orlean in Copenhagen

AFAR chose a destination at random—by literally spinning a globe—and sent writer Susan Orlean on a spontaneous journey to Denmark.

May 16, 2012 12:01 PM
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Susan Orlean
Travel for Good

6 Volunteer Trips Around the World that Help Animals

Find comfort in taking a trip to help conserve the wildlife.

November 8, 2011 03:39 PM
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Kellie Schmitt
Festivals + Events

Inside the San Fermín Festival in Pamplona

There’s a lot more to the San Fermín festival than the running of the bulls. In Pamplona, a skeptic learns what it’s really like to attend the biggest summer fiesta in Basque country.

April 4, 2012 12:09 PM
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Lisa Abend
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
Longreads

Where New Zealand’s Wild Things Are

In search of a flightless, sex-crazed, and rarely seen parrot in a land once ruled by birds.

October 26, 2011 01:29 PM
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Ethan Todras-Whitehill
Food + Drink

In Maine, a Farm-Turned-Cooking-School Will Bring You Back to Your Roots

At Salt Water Farm, students return to the land—and the sea—to learn forage, fillet, and feast.

October 28, 2011 02:32 PM
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Michael S. Sanders

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