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Epic Trips

In Uganda, One Refugee Finds New Joy in Adventure

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

November 1, 2012 01:24 PM
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Patrick Symmes
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
Epic Trips

Is Classic Train Travel the Antidote to Modern Life?

On a luxurious journey from Singapore to Bangkok, writer Chris Colin lifts the veil on the magic—and mystery—of rail travel.

May 22, 2013 05:59 PM
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Chris Colin
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
In the Magazine

Can I Help You?

The give and take of a 20-year friendship.

June 29, 2012 02:35 PM
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Brad Newsham
Winter Sports

Into the Woods

For cross-country skiers, one winter destination rises above the rest: humble Hayward, Wisconsin, where, for a glorious weekend, their obscure sport is king.

December 7, 2012 07:50 PM
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Bill Donahue
Art + Culture

Where to Play Bluegrass In Appalachia

If you’re yearning to join a jam session in Bluegrass country, head to these workshops and camps first.

June 11, 2012 06:57 PM
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Adam Fischer
Travel Tales

A Lone Star Story

In a square mile of West Texas, Chris Colin finds family and traces his roots back to a wilder America.

February 7, 2013 04:35 PM
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Chris Colin
Restaurants + Cafés

Wandering Chef: Robbie Wilson in Singapore

Wandering Chef: Robbie Wilson in Singapore

June 5, 2012 02:58 PM
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Jen Murphy
Other

Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s Cartagena, Colombia

The destinations to visit in Cartagena, Colombia inspired by the memoir of Colombian magic realist author Gabriel Garcia Marquez.

January 23, 2012 05:54 PM
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Milena Damjanov
Outdoor Adventure

The Sound of Silence

In Scotland, a writer disconnects from civilization and discovers something much more. . . civilized.

February 3, 2014 08:22 PM
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Lisa Abend
Health + Wellness

Embracing the Cycle of Life in India’s Holiest City

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

May 9, 2014 08:19 PM
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David Farley
Beaches

Spin the Globe: Vendela Vida in the Dutch Caribbean

AFAR chose a destination at random—by literally spinning a globe—and sent Vendela Vida on a spontaneous journey to St. Maarten.

December 19, 2011 08:46 PM
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Vendela Vida
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
Health + Wellness

Northern Exposure: Dipping into Finland’s Sauna Fascination

A blind man travels to Helsinki to find out if there’s more to Finland’s sauna culture than meets the eye.

December 11, 2013 12:53 PM
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Ryan Knighton

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