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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
History + Culture

Spin the Globe: Brett Martin on the Real Port-au-Prince, Haiti

AFAR chose a destination at random and sent writer Brett Martin with 24-hours’ notice to the most challenging island in the Caribbean.

April 21, 2014 08:30 PM
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Brett Martin
Restaurants + Cafés

The Best Meal You’ll Eat in Portland Comes Straight from the Oregon Coast

A subversive band of Portland chefs has a new grocery store: the ocean. You’re going to want to taste what they’re cooking up.

December 3, 2014 12:41 PM
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Chris Colin
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
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
In the Magazine

Spin the Globe: Chris Colin in Iceland

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

April 6, 2012 06:52 PM
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Chris Colin
Food + Drink

How Bunny Chow Became South Africa’s National Street Food

The dish is ubiquitous throughout the country, though nobody quite knows where it got its unusual name.

November 7, 2011 03:42 PM
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Julia Cosgrove
Food + Drink

Wandering Chef: Rob Zack in Poland

Wandering Chef: Rob Zack in Poland

May 30, 2013 11:21 PM
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Jen Murphy
Art + Culture

Johannesburg Is a Global City on the Rise

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

December 7, 2012 08:29 PM
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Tom Downey
In the Magazine

Spin the Globe: Susan Orlean in Copenhagen

AFAR chose a destination at random—by literally spinning a globe—and sent writer Susan Orlean on a spontaneous journey to Denmark.

May 16, 2012 12:01 PM
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Susan Orlean
In the Magazine

Spin the Globe: Cindy Chupack on Flying Solo in Shanghai

AFAR chose a destination at random—by literally spinning a globe—and sent writer Cindy Chupack on a spontaneous journey to Shanghai.

December 9, 2013 08:19 PM
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Cindy Chupack
Epic Trips

Finding Transcendence on Public Transportation

On a crowded bus trip in Mongolia, one traveler learns how to sit back and enjoy the ride.

June 4, 2012 05:38 PM
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Michael Benanav
Food + Drink

Wandering Chef: Chris Shepherd in Puerto Rico

Wandering Chef: Chris Shepherd in Puerto Rico

November 12, 2013 04:20 PM
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Jen Murphy
Food + Drink

Wandering Chef: J&G Grill’s Matt Harris in Jackson Hole, Wyoming

Wandering Chef: J&G Grill’s Matt Harris in Jackson Hole, Wyoming

January 19, 2012 06:38 PM
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Jen Murphy
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

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