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History + Culture

In Search of a Knight in Malta

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

June 15, 2012 12:31 PM
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Lisa Abend
Outdoor Adventure

The Sound of Silence

In Scotland, a writer disconnects from civilization and discovers something much more. . . civilized.

February 3, 2014 08:22 PM
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Lisa Abend
Cities We Love

The New New Delhi

New Dehli is a growing city that is finding the new within the old, creating a new buzz to outshine Mumbai.

January 11, 2012 06:30 PM
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Jocelyn C. Zuckerman
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
Bars + Nightlife

Where to Tap the Essence of Belgium

Start by seeking out the country’s beer-brewing monks.

October 4, 2011 04:32 PM
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Nicholas Schmidle
Other

Brazil’s Modern Remix

How do you make sense of diverse, dizzying São Paolo? Talk to the people who make the sushi, spray the graffiti, and build the giant watermelons.

October 4, 2011 04:35 PM
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Tom Downey
Food + Drink

Wandering Chef: Caitlin Freeman in Uruguay

Where to eat in Uruguay, according to a chef.

December 16, 2011 02:11 PM
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Jen Murphy
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
Hotels

Staying on the Edge: Quito’s Volcano Hotel

Yes, you can sleep on the edge of a volcano.

October 21, 2011 01:45 PM
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Serena Renner
Longreads

In Egypt, Getting Beyond “Otherness”

Reflecting on a recent trip to Cairo.

September 19, 2011 12:59 PM
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Greg Sullivan
Travel Insiders

Fabrizia Lanza’s Palermo, Sicily

A former art historian who now runs the family-owned cooking school in Palermo shares her favorite food destinations in Palermo.

January 6, 2012 01:27 PM
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Fabrizia Lanza
Cities We Love

What It’s Like to Navigate Cairo’s Chaos as a Blind Traveler

AFAR chose a destination at random—by literally spinning a globe—and sent writer Ryan Knighton to Egypt’s sprawling capital with just 24 hours’ notice.

October 17, 2011 07:45 PM
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Ryan Knighton
Food + Drink

Wandering Chef: Clio’s Ken Oringer in Paris

Wandering Chef: Clio’s Ken Oringer in Paris

February 15, 2012 01:37 PM
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Jen Murphy
Hotels

Railway Hotels: St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel, London

A stay at the iconic St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel in London is a must for any train buff.

March 28, 2012 12:43 PM
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Robin Cherry
Epic Trips

Finding Transcendence on Public Transportation

On a crowded bus trip in Mongolia, one traveler learns how to sit back and enjoy the ride.

June 4, 2012 05:38 PM
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Michael Benanav

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