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Visit South Africa to learn about Nelson Mandela’s life and legacy

In 2009, writer Jeff Greenwald joined a group of eclipse-seeing fanatics on a race to the middle of the South Pacific. It turns out, the adventure is about so much more than a two-minute shadow.

Writer Wells Tower traveled to the Peruvian jungle to experience an ancient ritual. What happened next pushed him to his limits.

With 24 hours’ notice, AFAR sent writer Wells Tower into the mazelike markets and Lucha Libre dens of Mexico’s notoriously misunderstood megalopolis.

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AFAR chose a destination at random and sent writer Taffy Brodesser-Akner— with 24 hours’ notice—to Switzerland, where she learned a lesson in Swiss serenity.

Plus: trouble in the Maldives and a different kind of footie in London

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In remote Africa, travelers find profound stillness, untamed nature, and a portal to the past. Don’t forget the gin and tonics.

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If you love exploring the world, it’s important to do your best to protect it.

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AFAR chose a destination at random—by literally spinning a globe—and sent Frank Viviano on a spontaneous journey to Venezuela.

Threads of beauty, history, and memory make a Turkish carpet much more than a souvenir.