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Born free, today’s post-apartheid generation asks, what’s next?

Young artists stake their claim to the city’s open spaces.

Writer Tom Downey tracks the sources of surprising culinary innovations in Australia’s second city.

Colorado has more “fourteeners”—mountain peaks higher than 14,000 feet—than any other state (53, compared to No. 2, Alaska, with 29). The northernmost of those Rocky Mountains giants is also one of the most popular, mostly since it’s so easy to see from the lowlands. A prominent diamond shape sits below the summit and is a favorite rock-climbing wall. But those keen to hike it usually start in the dark hours of the early morning to tackle the standard 8.4-mile Keyhole route. The trail starts at 9,400 feet and gains more than 5,000 feet. Around 11,000 feet, the trees thin out and the view down the slope appears, as does a nice look at the distinctive diamond face. The trail continues around a subpeak called Mount Lady Washington, and into the boulder field that leads up to the namesake Keyhole—the gateway to the last push to the summit.

Where to eat, stay, and hike in Matakana Coast, New Zealand.

A glimpse at the future of this important South African metropolis, according to the creatives who are shaping it.

Never mind if you’ve never snapped on a climbing harness before. The sole prerequisite for a private climbing experience with Cliffhanger Guides in Joshua Tree National Park is a willingness to try something new. After speaking with you at length about your comfort level and goals, one of the outfitter’s pro guides will custom-tailor an expedition around the area’s 9,000 rock climbs. Instead of visiting crowded tourist-frequented areas, you’ll wind up on lesser-known paths that often lead to blond domes of gritty quartz monzonite that you’ll have all to yourself. Slab climbing—a style valuing balance and fine footwork over forearm strength—usually prevails, giving you the stamina to handle a five-hour half-day or unlimited-time full-day trip. The expedition includes all necessary technical equipment, along with a less-than-rugged picnic lunch—hummus, fresh vegetables, wine-soaked cheese—but climbers should bring their own water. The guides are friendly and approachable, happily pointing out rare desert plants and giving you a local’s perspective on the area (ask about their favorite trails and juice bars). The region’s popularity continues to explode, with weekends and holidays filling up weeks out, so book in advance.

This Caribbean town looks like it’s straight out of Europe. Here’s why.

While in Sudzal, try this traditional beverage.

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

John T. Edge lands in Kazakhstan, determined to get to know the country’s largest city through its food.

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

In a square mile of West Texas, Chris Colin finds family and traces his roots back to a wilder America.

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