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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
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
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

The New Dubliners

Young artists stake their claim to the city’s open spaces.

August 10, 2012 01:47 PM
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Lisa Abend
Beaches

Spin the Globe: Vendela Vida in the Dutch Caribbean

AFAR chose a destination at random—by literally spinning a globe—and sent Vendela Vida on a spontaneous journey to St. Maarten.

December 19, 2011 08:46 PM
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Vendela Vida
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
Health + Wellness

The Extraordinary Confessions of an International Wedding Crasher

Witnessing ceremonies of love take place around the world can reveal some pretty profound life lessons.

June 18, 2012 06:05 PM
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Eric Weiner
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
Food + Drink

My Starring Roll in Laos

One traveler returns to Laos.

June 8, 2012 12:42 PM
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Andy Isaacson
Health + Wellness

How a Trip to Venice Turned a Skeptic Into a Romantic

In the City of Canals, even cynics can fall in love.

December 5, 2011 11:20 AM
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Andy Raskin
Restaurants + Cafés

The Fascinating Story of Cuba’s Revolutionary Cuisine

Born from improvisation, this ever-popular stew has survived a complicated history.

September 4, 2013 04:09 PM
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Kate Thorman

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