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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
Road Trips

What It’s Actually Like to Live the #VanLife

This couple created their own little house on the highway. Here’s what they learned from the experience.

June 14, 2012 04:53 PM
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Jen Murphy
History + Culture

What Are Japanese Antenna Shops, and Why Do They Exist?

These small shops serve a uniquely Japanese purpose.

October 14, 2011 08:22 PM
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David Farley
People

“Egypt’s Jon Stewart” Meets America’s Jon Stewart

Inspired by the Daily Show, a political satirist took to the airwaves of the fledgling democracy. Now he’ll talk shop with the master.

June 19, 2012 02:58 PM
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Greg Sullivan
Bars + Nightlife

Where to Tap the Essence of Belgium

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

October 4, 2011 04:32 PM
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Nicholas Schmidle
Cities We Love

Miami Beach: Pool Party

Take a dip in Miami’s creative art scene in a city that is active year-round.

January 11, 2012 08:19 PM
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Meeghan Truelove
In the Magazine

Can I Help You?

The give and take of a 20-year friendship.

June 29, 2012 02:35 PM
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Brad Newsham
In the Magazine

7 Great Travel Tours For People Who Want to Learn Something New

You don’t necessarily need to know how to wield a paintbrush to participate in these seven art-filled tours.

February 10, 2012 07:21 PM
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Jennica Peterson
Road Trips

Tourist-Free Thailand

Tourist-Free Thailand

June 14, 2012 01:28 PM
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Lawrence Osborne
Festivals + Events

5 Unusual Spanish Festivals Worth Traveling For—Besides Running of the Bulls

Tomato fight, anyone?

April 4, 2012 12:09 PM
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Adam Fischer
Longreads

Spin the Globe: Andrew McCarthy in Ethiopia

AFAR chooses a destination at random—by literally spinning a globe—and sends Andrew McCarthy on a spontaneous journey to Ethiopia.

March 13, 2012 02:58 PM
Cruise

Ship Mates

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

December 6, 2012 08:04 PM
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Emma John
Festivals + Events

Inside the San Fermín Festival in Pamplona

There’s a lot more to the San Fermín festival than the running of the bulls. In Pamplona, a skeptic learns what it’s really like to attend the biggest summer fiesta in Basque country.

April 4, 2012 12:09 PM
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Lisa Abend
Food + Drink

Where to Eat Lamingtons in Australia

Here’s a taste of how the Land Down Under’s classic cake experienced a modern revival.

October 25, 2012 01:08 PM
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Caitlin Fitzsimmons
Longreads

What It’s Like to Train with Runners in Kenya

Far above the plains where lions roam, there’s another Kenya, where life moves slowly and the people run fast. Writer Matt Gross tries to keep up.

June 20, 2012 05:42 PM
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Matt Gross

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