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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
Beer, Wine, + Spirits

Into the Vines: The Story of Sicily’s Top Winemakers

Chef Gabrielle Hamilton meets the independent winemakers who bottle the flavor of Sicily.

March 27, 2014 02:33 PM
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Gabrielle Hamilton
Food + Drink

My Starring Roll in Laos

One traveler returns to Laos.

June 8, 2012 12:42 PM
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Andy Isaacson
Food + Drink

Wandering Chef: Hugo Ortega in Mexico City

Wandering Chef: Hugo Ortega in Mexico City

September 4, 2013 04:10 PM
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Jen Murphy
Food + Drink

India’s Remedy for Fast Food Is Well Worth the Wait

The traditional Kerala “slow food” dish is so delicious it warrants a bit of patience.

January 31, 2014 01:55 PM
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Shahnaz Habib
Cities We Love

Wandering Chef: Ho Chee Boon in Beverly Hills

Four must-visit places for foodies in Beverly Hills, according to a chef.

July 17, 2013 07:43 PM
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Jen Murphy
Epic Trips

Finding Transcendence on Public Transportation

On a crowded bus trip in Mongolia, one traveler learns how to sit back and enjoy the ride.

June 4, 2012 05:38 PM
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Michael Benanav
Cities We Love

Where to Uncover the Magic of New York City on a Family Trip

A former Manhattanite returns to New York and rediscovers the city’s old charm through his child’s eyes.

October 6, 2014 06:47 PM
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Chris Colin
Hong Kong

Overview

May 23, 2018 03:07 PM
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Emily Chu
Longreads

What It’s Like to Train with Runners in Kenya

Far above the plains where lions roam, there’s another Kenya, where life moves slowly and the people run fast. Writer Matt Gross tries to keep up.

June 20, 2012 05:42 PM
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Matt Gross
Road Trips

The Benefits of “Winging It” While Traveling

When a couple embarks on a spontaneous road trip through Italy, they rediscover the joys of unplanned adventure.

June 12, 2012 07:06 PM
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Joel Stein
Festivals + Events

Inside the San Fermín Festival in Pamplona

There’s a lot more to the San Fermín festival than the running of the bulls. In Pamplona, a skeptic learns what it’s really like to attend the biggest summer fiesta in Basque country.

April 4, 2012 12:09 PM
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Lisa Abend
Food + Drink

Wandering Chef: John Gorham in Barcelona and Madrid

Wandering Chef: John Gorham in Barcelona and Madrid

October 25, 2012 04:56 PM
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Jen Murphy
Art + Culture

Spin the Globe: Ann Friedman Meets the Real Osaka, Japan

AFAR chose a destination at random—by literally spinning a globe—and sent writer Ann Friedman on a spontaneous journey to Osaka.

October 11, 2013 07:58 PM
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Ann Friedman
In the Magazine

Spin the Globe: Marisa Meltzer in Mind-Bending Mongolia

AFAR chose a destination at random and sent writer Marisa Meltzer with 24 hours’ notice to a land of cashmere goats, yak slippers, and near-naked wrestlers.

August 19, 2014 09:00 AM
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Marisa Meltzer

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