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Delicious cuisine, like that of a Swedish Fika, or coffee break, abounds throughout the Nordic countries.

Journeys: Food + Drink

Savor Nordic Food in Iceland, Sweden, and Denmark

Explore Michelin-starred restaurants, local and seasonal delicacies, and more in Reykjavik, Stockholm, Gothenburg, and Copenhagen.

September 8, 2023 12:07 PM

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The Nordics

Unpacked, the Podcast

S3, E14: Unpacking One of the World’s Most Diverse Cities

On this week’s episode of Unpacked, we explore one of the world’s most diverse cities—which didn’t really start out that way.

April 17, 2024 09:13 PM

Winter 2026

Read articles from this print issue of Afar Magazine.

January 5, 2026 09:31 AM

Lanterns at the Kasuga-Taisha Shrine in Nara, Japan

Journeys: Asia

The Perfect Cruise Around Japan—Even if You’re Not a “Cruise Person”

Sail around the islands of Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu in Japan and the pretty port city of Busan in South Korea for a trip filled with food and colorful traditions.

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Unpacked, the Podcast

S5, E20: Travel to Listen: Why This Southern City Is America’s Most Underrated Music Town

On this episode of Unpacked: Travel to Listen, host Tim Chester discovers why Macon, Georgia—home to Little Richard, Otis Redding, and the Allman Brothers—is one of America’s most musically rich cities.

May 25, 2026 06:10 PM

Spring 2025

Read articles from this print issue of Afar Magazine.

April 22, 2025 12:00 PM

Museum goers observe the Detroit Industry Murals by Diego Rivera at the Detroit Institute of Arts on March 21, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan.

Credit: Sylvia Jarrus for AFAR

Custom Content

Amplifying Local Voices to Elevate Detroit’s Travel Narrative

April 21, 2026 11:40 AM

Explore This Midwestern Cultural Cornerstone’s Heart and Soul on an Urban Adventure

October 23, 2023 03:09 PM

Journeys: Cruise

This Dream River Cruise is Filled with Nature and Culture

October 24, 2022 10:16 AM

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Avalon Waterways

Journeys: Africa + Middle East

9 Days in Jordan With Petra, Stargazing, and Bedouin Life

Go beyond the highlights with archaeologist-led tours and time with Bedouin families.

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