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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

Old Friends and the Sea

A beach villa in the Bahamas gives two couples a taste of island life.

October 24, 2013 07:11 PM
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William Sertl
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
Travel Tales

A Journey to Antarctica Will Take You Beyond Belief

An arctic voyage is a sensory experience unlike any other. At the southernmost tip of the world, everything feels ephemeral—but that’s the magic of it.

June 28, 2014 03:34 PM
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Chris Jones
Cruise

Ship Mates

An independent traveler walks up the cruise ship gangplank to find herself part of a floating community.

December 6, 2012 08:04 PM
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Emma John
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
History + Culture

Discovering the Birthplace of Coffee in Ethiopia

A writer travels to the Horn of Africa to find the source of a global obsession.

April 8, 2013 01:47 PM
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David Farley
Art + Culture

Inside Europe’s Most Enigmatic City

Seeking the wonderfully disorienting effect of travel, writer Taras Grescoe ventures to Budapest, where bewilderment ensues.

May 15, 2013 07:13 PM
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Taras Grescoe
Family Travel

6 Travel Companies That Offer Genealogical Tours

These companies will help you explore and trace your ancestry.

February 8, 2013 04:20 PM
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Jessica S.
Food + Drink

Wandering Mixologist: Chris Hopkins on a Cocktail Crawl in Melbourne

A cocktail connoisseur shares six of his favorite bars in Australia’s creative city.

May 17, 2013 08:05 PM
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Jen Murphy
Festivals + Events

San Juan Festival, Minorca, Spain

Be prepared to sit atop a saddle to get to know Minorca, Spain.

February 6, 2012 03:44 PM
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Regina Winkle-Bryan
Food + Drink

Drinking Traditional Mead in Medieval Suzdal, Russia

While in Sudzal, try this traditional beverage.

February 6, 2012 03:48 PM
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Bill Fink
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
Food + Drink

Francis Lam Eats Real-Deal Caribbean Food in St. Vincent

AFAR chose a destination at random—by literally spinning a globe—and sent food writer Francis Lam on a spontaneous journey to St. Vincent.

April 8, 2013 12:04 PM
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Francis Lam
Food + Drink

Wandering Chef: Susan Feniger on Global Street Food

Wandering Chef: Susan Feniger on Global Street Food

July 30, 2012 07:39 PM
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Jen Murphy

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