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AFAR chose a destination at random—by literally spinning a globe—and sent food writer Francis Lam on a spontaneous journey to St. Vincent.

With just 24 hours’ notice, AFAR sent the award-winning author to Andorra, a tiny country with seriously massive mountains. Here’s what happened when she arrived and was told by locals that it’d be dangerous for her to hike.

On a luxurious journey from Singapore to Bangkok, writer Chris Colin lifts the veil on the magic—and mystery—of rail travel.

A glimpse at the future of this important South African metropolis, according to the creatives who are shaping it.

How creativity and commerce have transformed a city of business into the world’s newest art capital.

Chris Walker and Morgan Hartley spent three months cycling through central Asia as part of an 18-month bike trip. Here is part one of five of their account, in which their trip is almost thwarted from the start.

The Motorcycle Diaries: Tips from the Back of the Saddle

In stalls crowded with the freshest seafood, sweetest chilies, and spiciest tacos, one writer eats his way to the heart of the metropolis.

Through Traveling Eyes: Kataneh Vahdani and “Avocados”

Xining: China’s Cultural Crossroads

An interview with Andrew Blackwell, author of the book Visit Sunny Chernobyl.

A sommelier travels to the birthplace of wine.

A cocktail connoisseur shares six of his favorite bars in Australia’s creative city.

An independent traveler walks up the cruise ship gangplank to find herself part of a floating community.

A bluegrass fiddler travels to Vienna to learn how to sing—and how to embrace the city’s most famous art: opera.