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History + Culture

How a Small Town in the Bavarian Alps Made Its Mark on History

An aspiring musician takes her violin to its birthplace and confronts a musical legacy.

June 16, 2014 07:59 PM
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Emma John
Food + Drink

What a Food Writer Learned Feasting Farm-to-Table in Istria

In the Adriatic Sea’s largest peninsula, esteemed journalist Mark Bittman finds out what it really means to “eat local.”

June 19, 2012 05:47 PM
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Mark Bittman
Beer, Wine, + Spirits

6 Champagnes to Try in France (and How to Properly Taste Them)

First step: Pinkies up. Next step: Bottoms up, too.

October 26, 2012 05:55 PM
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Gayle Keck
Founder’s Note

Founder’s Note: Beyond the Headlines

Founder’s Note: Beyond the Headlines

September 29, 2010 08:04 PM
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Greg Sullivan
Festivals + Events

The Bali–Burning Man Connection

What’s the connection between the Indonesian island and this counterculture festival?

October 10, 2012 12:43 PM
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Chip Conley
History + Culture

The Unconventional World of Tokyo’s Cosplay Cafés

In Japan’s capital, youth dress up—and let loose—in over-the-top themed establishments.

June 28, 2012 03:26 PM
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Lisa Katayama
In the Magazine

Spin the Globe: Jennifer Kahn in Québec City

AFAR chose a destination at random—by literally spinning a globe—and sent Jennifer Kahn on a spontaneous journey to Québec City.

December 7, 2012 05:15 PM
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Jennifer Kahn
Other

The Songlines of Sydney

The Songlines of Sydney

July 5, 2013 03:51 PM
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Malcolm Knox
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
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
Other

The New Face of South Africa

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

May 7, 2012 07:14 PM
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Chris Smith
History + Culture

Ready, Set, Goat!

On the Caribbean island of Tobago, you’ll find sand, surf—and the fastest goats on the planet. Now if they’d just run in a straight line….

June 18, 2012 06:21 PM
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James Sturz
In the Magazine

Mexico’s Soul Food

Passionate Mexico City foodies are rediscovering and reviving Mexico’s rural culinary delights.

July 9, 2012 04:28 PM
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Lygia Navarro
Travel for Good

In Bangladesh, a Surf Club Gets Kids Off the Streets and Onto the Waves

It’s a ripple effect.

May 21, 2012 02:24 PM
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Jaimal Yogis
The Future of Travel

The New Eco-Traveler: The Pollution Tourist

An interview with Andrew Blackwell, author of the book Visit Sunny Chernobyl.

July 13, 2012 12:32 PM
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Justine Quart

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