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Discover what makes Zanzibar’s capital a destination worth visiting.

AFAR chose a destination at random and sent the poet Beth Ann Fennelly with 24-hours’ notice to a Central American paradise.

Nigeria’s film industry grows up.

After a string of personal losses, a writer heads to Tamil Nadu seeking solace from her sorrows. It takes two temples, a palm leaf astrologer, and the driver of a velour-lined taxi to make her feel whole again.

AFAR chose a destination at random—by literally spinning a globe—and sent writer Cindy Chupack on a spontaneous journey to Shanghai.

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

AFAR chose a destination at random—by literally spinning a globe—and sent writer Ann Friedman on a spontaneous journey to Osaka.

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

AFAR chose a destination at random—by literally spinning a globe—and sent Bob Guccione Jr. on a spontaneous journey to Las Vegas.

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

Wandering Chef: Susan Feniger on Global Street Food

Wandering Chef: Chris Cosentino in Montreal

AFAR chose a destination at random—by literally spinning a globe—and sent writer Karen E. Bender on a spontaneous journey to Ireland.

Sounds: The Lijadu Sisters, Mother Africa

A journey through one of the world’s last, best travel secrets.