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Meeting Bulgaria’s Living History in Cafés, Art Galleries, and Social Media Feeds

Rebecca Walker embarks on a spontaneous journey to Bulgaria, guided by locals she connected with both virtually and in real life.

May 29, 2012 05:17 PM

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Rebecca Walker

Restaurants + Cafés

Wandering Chef: Jose Garces in Scottsdale

February 23, 2012 07:19 PM

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Jen Murphy

Art + Culture

Where to Listen to Live Music in Austin, Texas

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

January 23, 2012 06:47 PM

History + Culture

These Inspiring Photos Show South America’s Road Less Traveled

Two photographers traversed five countries—spanning 9,000 miles—and captured countless stories that reveal the diverse cultures of a continent.

June 18, 2012 06:26 PM

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Ivan Kashinsky

History + Culture

Burma Blossoms

A once-impenetrable country reveals itself to writer Matt Gross one meal at a time.

September 20, 2012 02:41 PM

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Matt Gross

An image of worshippers entering the stone building of Lalibela in Ethiopia

Longreads

Spin the Globe: Andrew McCarthy in Ethiopia

AFAR chooses a destination at random—by literally spinning a globe—and sends Andrew McCarthy on a spontaneous journey to Ethiopia.

March 13, 2012 02:58 PM

Destination Spotlight

Why You Should Visit Stone Town, Zanzibar

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

January 19, 2012 12:28 PM

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James Sturz

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

Safari

Into the Great Wide Open, on Safari in Botswana

In remote Africa, travelers find profound stillness, untamed nature, and a portal to the past. Don’t forget the gin and tonics.

October 24, 2013 07:06 PM

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Tom Downey

Restaurants + Cafés

Time to Rise: Learning the Secret of Paris Boulangeries

An amateur baker apprentices with a Paris boulanger and learns the secret of artisan bread.

March 6, 2012 07:27 PM

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Samuel Fromartz

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

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

Learning to Understand the South, One Note at a Time

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

June 11, 2012 06:44 PM

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Emma John

Food + Drink

Spin the Globe: Matt Gross in Tunis

AFAR chose a destination at random—by literally spinning a globe—and sent Matt Gross on a spontaneous journey to Tunisia.

June 19, 2012 05:34 PM

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Matt Gross

Hotels

Working Ranches: Tipiliuke Lodge, Neuquén, Argentina

At a working cattle ranch in Northern Patagonia, visitors can ride horseback, eat traditional Argentine asado, and yes, stay the night.

January 24, 2012 01:12 PM

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Bridget Gleeson

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