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Chefs bring fresh flavors from Portugal’s former colonies to Lisbon’s plates.

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.

AFAR chose a destination at random—by literally spinning a globe—and sent Chris Colin on a spontaneous journey to Iceland.

Experience a hotel stay made for royalty.

Founder’s Note: Beyond the Headlines

A famed food critic follows the legendary xiao long bao on its global route from Taiwan to California.

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

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

I’m on the hunt for perfection, Japanese style.

Argentina at a Gallop

A writer seeks out the disappearing workshops that have been the source of elegance in Naples for generations.

An aspiring bluegrass fiddler from London discovers much more than music on a trip to North Carolina.

Passionate Mexico City foodies are rediscovering and reviving Mexico’s rural culinary delights.

Start by seeking out the country’s beer-brewing monks.

A recent makeover of the Four Seasons Hotel Chicago from Houston-based Rottet Studio did away with the dark and clubby vibe common in older Chicago hotels in favor of a brighter natural palette. Today, the lobby is open and bedecked in oversize floral arrangements; the open-plan lounge there, with its modern glass chandelier, has become a high-end local watering hole known as the Social Bar. The new Adorn restaurant is now a big-night-out dining destination courtesy of chef Richie Farina’s creations that range from a perfectly prepared filet mignon to caviar and eggs. Upstairs, the 345 guest rooms—more than half are suites—feature understated grays and pale greens and come with deep soaking tubs and (if you ask) unimpeded views of Lake Michigan.