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When a traveler faces grief in Varanasi, his perspective on life and death goes up in smoke.

These small shops serve a uniquely Japanese purpose.

Wandering Chef: Richard Sandoval in Peru

Where to catch a show in the “live music capital of the world”.

A writer seeks out the disappearing workshops that have been the source of elegance in Naples for generations.

Volunteer Trips: Working with Kids in Brazil

Philip Glass: On Tour, Not a Tourist

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

There are some experiences that you shouldn’t miss: Taste a custard tart (the famous pastel de Belém), visit the Jeronimos Monastery, listen to fado (Portuguese folk music), and stroll through Lisbon’s alleys, Rossio Square, and the narrow streets of the Bairro Alto and Alfama. There is also time to visit some museums or the castelo.

A refugee-turned-doctor takes the trip of a lifetime, tracking gorillas through the wilds of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

An aspiring bluegrass fiddler from London discovers much more than music on a trip to North Carolina.

One traveler discovers a tradition even richer than the cuisine.

Musicians Aimee Mann, Joe Henry, and Loudon Wainwright III gather in Louisville to indulge in raw oysters, dry martinis, and unscripted conversation.

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

Veteran traveler shares her best tips and stories from life on the road.