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Epic Trips

In Uganda, One Refugee Finds New Joy in Adventure

A refugee-turned-doctor takes the trip of a lifetime, tracking gorillas through the wilds of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

November 1, 2012 01:24 PM
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Patrick Symmes
Health + Wellness

Northern Exposure: Dipping into Finland’s Sauna Fascination

A blind man travels to Helsinki to find out if there’s more to Finland’s sauna culture than meets the eye.

December 11, 2013 12:53 PM
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Ryan Knighton
Health + Wellness

Can a Spiritual Quest to India Heal a Broken Heart?

After a string of personal losses, a writer heads to Tamil Nadu seeking solace from her sorrows. It takes two temples, a palm leaf astrologer, and the driver of a velour-lined taxi to make her feel whole again.

December 2, 2011 11:18 AM
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Lisa Abend
Food + Drink

Wandering Chef: Guillermo Pernot in Cuba

Wandering Chef: Guillermo Pernot in Cuba

April 6, 2012 12:27 PM
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Jen Murphy
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
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Bob Guccione, Jr
In the Magazine

Spin the Globe: Scott Hocker in Croatia

AFAR chose a destination at random—by literally spinning a globe—and sent Scott Hocker on a spontaneous journey to Croatia.

September 12, 2012 02:29 PM
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Scott Hocker
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
Longreads

Turkey’s Next Frontier

A journey through one of the world’s last, best travel secrets.

May 30, 2012 12:17 PM
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Frank Viviano
People

Traditions on the Brink of Change: Photographer Eric Lafforgue

Traditions on the Brink of Change: Photographer Eric Lafforgue

August 7, 2012 02:55 PM
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Justine Quart
People

Wandering Sommelier: Spencer Cruse in Sicily

Wandering Sommelier: Spencer Cruse in Sicily

November 30, 2012 02:07 PM
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Jen Murphy
In the Magazine

An Old World Finds a New Path

A journey into Morocco’s Berber territory, where tradition and modern life meet.

March 27, 2012 02:49 PM
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Todd Pitock
History + Culture

Spin the Globe: Brett Martin on the Real Port-au-Prince, Haiti

AFAR chose a destination at random and sent writer Brett Martin with 24-hours’ notice to the most challenging island in the Caribbean.

April 21, 2014 08:30 PM
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Brett Martin
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
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Joe Rosli Sidek
Museums + Galleries

Our Picks: Toulouse-Lautrec Museum, Modern Camping, and More

Our Picks: Toulouse-Lautrec Museum, Modern Camping, and More

March 28, 2012 06:59 PM
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

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