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In the Magazine

The New Dubliners

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

August 10, 2012 01:47 PM
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Lisa Abend
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
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
History + Culture

Making Scents of It All in France’s Perfume Country

A traveler journeys to the heart of Grasse, where jasmine grows and memories linger.

July 5, 2013 03:23 PM
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Edward Readicker-Henderson
Art + Culture

Meeting Bulgaria’s Living History in Cafés, Art Galleries, and Social Media Feeds

Rebecca Walker embarks on a spontaneous journey to Bulgaria, guided by locals she connected with both virtually and in real life.

May 29, 2012 05:17 PM
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Rebecca Walker
Destination Spotlight

Split! Eight Quirky Border Towns

Split! Eight Quirky Border Towns

March 14, 2012 06:58 PM
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Kareem Yasin
Other

The Spirit of Istanbul

The Spirit of Istanbul

June 19, 2012 05:29 PM
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Christopher Hall
Other

Uncorking Switzerland’s Secret

Uncorking Switzerland’s Secret

June 8, 2012 03:01 PM
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Peter Jaret
Food + Drink

My Starring Roll in Laos

One traveler returns to Laos.

June 8, 2012 12:42 PM
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Andy Isaacson
In the Magazine

What’s Inside Vietnam’s Bowl of Secrets?

Hoi An’s iconic noodle dish was tangled in mystery for decades. Then writer David Farley came to town.

April 5, 2012 11:51 AM
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David Farley
Culture In Copenhagen

Food, Danish design, cycling, jazz and sustainability are just a few of the unique facets that make up Copenhagen culture.

December 16, 2020 01:21 PM
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Jessie Festa
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
Art + Culture

Spin the Globe: Frank Viviano in Venezuela

AFAR chose a destination at random—by literally spinning a globe—and sent Frank Viviano on a spontaneous journey to Venezuela.

June 29, 2012 01:55 PM
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Frank Viviano
Cities We Love

Tanongsak “Dtong” Yordwai’s Bangkok

Writer David Thompson shares his favorite parts of living in Bangkok’s Dusit neighborhood.

January 6, 2012 08:35 PM
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Tanongsak “Dtong” Yordwai
Founder’s Note

Founder’s Note: Egypt’s New Day

AFAR’s founder on visiting Egypt.

May 18, 2011 06:31 PM
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Greg Sullivan

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