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Destination Spotlight

Split! Eight Quirky Border Towns

Split! Eight Quirky Border Towns

March 14, 2012 06:58 PM
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Kareem Yasin
History + Culture

Burma Blossoms

A once-impenetrable country reveals itself to writer Matt Gross one meal at a time.

September 20, 2012 02:41 PM
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Matt Gross
Art + Culture

How We Roll

A skateboarder explores the world, on four wheels.

May 21, 2013 08:47 PM
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Matt Gross
Hotels

Opera Hotels: CastaDiva Resort, Lake Como, Italy

From a lakeside view, Afar writer reviews the first five-star hotel to open on Lake Como in a century.

January 20, 2012 04:39 PM
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Laurie Kahle
People

Will Romania’s Mandinga Sweep the Eurovision Contest?

An interview with the band.

May 18, 2012 04:36 PM
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Kareem Yasin
Epic Trips

How to Explore the Real Nevis

Chris Colin experiences a Caribbean paradise from both sides of a resort’s walls.

December 7, 2012 06:42 PM
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Chris Colin
Restaurants + Cafés

How (and Where) to Eat Tapas Like the Spaniards Do

Where to eat the best tapas in Madrid, Sevilla, Barcelona, and San Sebastián—plus how to order them like the locals do.

June 25, 2012 01:17 PM
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Christopher Hall
Hotels

Hot Springs Lodgings: Zagyosoh Ryokan in Japan’s Izu National Park

There are thousands of traditional Japanese inns with hot springs across Japan. This hot spring lodge is part of a decade-old Japanese pastime.

February 15, 2012 07:05 PM
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Lisa Katayama
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
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David Farley
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
In the Magazine

Sarajevo: A European Capital Reborn

Bosnia’s capital is being reclaimed by its residents.

October 18, 2011 04:33 PM
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Jeremy Saum
Art + Culture

Spin the Globe: David Farley in La Paz, Bolivia

AFAR chose a destination at random—by literally spinning a globe—and sent David Farley on a spontaneous journey to Bolivia.

November 15, 2011 03:02 PM
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David Farley
Travel for Good

In Bangladesh, a Surf Club Gets Kids Off the Streets and Onto the Waves

It’s a ripple effect.

May 21, 2012 02:24 PM
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Jaimal Yogis
History + Culture

The Unconventional World of Tokyo’s Cosplay Cafés

In Japan’s capital, youth dress up—and let loose—in over-the-top themed establishments.

June 28, 2012 03:26 PM
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Lisa Katayama
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

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