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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

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

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

Food + Drink

A Pisco-Fueled Tour of Ica, Peru

In this town, the South American spirit, Pisco, has been made for centuries.

February 6, 2012 03:35 PM

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Nicholas Gill

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

Featured Artisan: Royal Rose Syrups

“Travel exposes you to new flavors and ideas in a way you can’t escape (and probably don’t want to).” — Emily Butters, Royal Rose Syrup

August 20, 2013 02:33 PM

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Kim Fortson

Style + Design

San Francisco’s New Design Stars

In a tech-obsessed city, these creators take a hands-on approach to making beautiful objects.

August 19, 2014 09:00 AM

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Jennifer Kahn

Travel Tales

A Journey to Antarctica Will Take You Beyond Belief

An arctic voyage is a sensory experience unlike any other. At the southernmost tip of the world, everything feels ephemeral—but that’s the magic of it.

June 28, 2014 03:34 PM

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Chris Jones

Bars + Nightlife

Spin the Globe: Rolf Potts in St. Petersburg, Russia

AFAR chose a destination at random—by literally spinning a globe—and sent Rolf Potts on a spontaneous journey to Russia.

March 19, 2012 05:28 PM

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Rolf Potts

History + Culture

Making Scents of It All in France’s Perfume Country

A traveler journeys to the heart of Grasse, where jasmine grows and memories linger.

July 5, 2013 03:23 PM

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Edward Readicker-Henderson

History + Culture

How a Small Town in the Bavarian Alps Made Its Mark on History

An aspiring musician takes her violin to its birthplace and confronts a musical legacy.

June 16, 2014 07:59 PM

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Emma John

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

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Wayne Curtis

Family Travel

Can Family Relationships Be Strengthened At Sea?

On a sailboat cruise through Indonesia, a father and son forge a deeper bond.

December 3, 2014 07:43 PM

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Josh Dean

In the Magazine

Musicians Embrace Louisville’s Artisanal and Culinary Scene

Musicians Aimee Mann, Joe Henry, and Loudon Wainwright III gather in Louisville to indulge in raw oysters, dry martinis, and unscripted conversation.

April 8, 2013 12:54 PM

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Joe Henry

History + Culture

Spin the Globe: Kevin Bleyer Fulfills a Soccer Dream in Guyana

AFAR chose a destination at random—by literally spinning a globe—and sent writer Kevin Bleyer on a spontaneous journey to Guyana.

February 7, 2013 08:09 PM

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Kevin Bleyer

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

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