AFAR Search

There are 5,458 results that match your search.

History + Culture

What Are Japanese Antenna Shops, and Why Do They Exist?

These small shops serve a uniquely Japanese purpose.

October 14, 2011 08:22 PM
·
David Farley
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
·
James Sturz
UNESCO World Heritage

Peru’s Desert Is Full of Fossils—Who Protects Them?

The Ocucaje Desert holds some of the most important fossils in the world. And their only defender is a renegade guide with an eye for shark teeth.

November 10, 2011 04:29 PM
·
Gregory Dicum
Restaurants + Cafés

Wandering Chef: Jose Garces in Scottsdale

Wandering Chef: Jose Garces in Scottsdale

February 23, 2012 07:19 PM
·
Jen Murphy
In the Magazine

How The Lonely Island’s Jorma Taccone Met a New Collaborator in Kenya

AFAR chose a destination at random—by literally spinning a globe—and sent comedian Jorma Taccone on a spontaneous journey to Nairobi, Kenya.

May 31, 2011 08:30 PM
·
Jorma Taccone
Food + Drink

This Mexican Delicacy Comes Fresh from the Yucatán

There’s so much history—and even more flavor—packed inside every spoonful of this traditional soup.

June 18, 2012 06:07 PM
·
Michael Behar
In the Magazine

Little Island, Big Flavor: How Martinique Makes Some of the World’s Best Rum

The tradition of artisanal rum making has become central to island life.

October 25, 2013 12:20 PM
·
Wayne Curtis
In the Magazine

Joe Rosli Sidek’s George Town, Penang, Malaysia

Nonprofit founder, Joe Rosli Sidek, showcases the diverse culture that is George Town, Malaysia through his favorite places to visit.

January 6, 2012 06:19 PM
·
Joe Rosli Sidek
Travel Tales

Like Locals Do: Explore a City With a Greeter Guide

Like Locals Do: Explore a City With a Greeter Guide

April 18, 2012 05:19 PM
·
Kareem Yasin
The Best Markets in London

Some of London’s markets are age-old. Others, like the Southbank, are almost brand-new. But as long as the weather’s fair, they’re a great place to hang out—and maybe grab a bargain.

December 16, 2020 01:21 PM
·
Emma John
Food + Drink

My Starring Roll in Laos

One traveler returns to Laos.

June 8, 2012 12:42 PM
·
Andy Isaacson
History + Culture

How Immigrants Shaped Melbourne’s Modern Food Scene

Writer Tom Downey tracks the sources of surprising culinary innovations in Australia’s second city.

April 4, 2014 03:03 PM
·
Tom Downey
Food + Drink

Antiques, Organics, and French Pate: Diving into the Markets of Paris

Antiques, Organics, and French Pate: Diving into the Markets of Paris

May 14, 2012 12:04 PM
·
Kareem Yasin
In the Magazine

Spin the Globe: Jennifer Kahn in Québec City

AFAR chose a destination at random—by literally spinning a globe—and sent Jennifer Kahn on a spontaneous journey to Québec City.

December 7, 2012 05:15 PM
·
Jennifer Kahn
In the Magazine

Spin the Globe: Bob Guccione Jr. in Las Vegas

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

October 30, 2012 12:30 PM
·
Bob Guccione, Jr

Search results for