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Two photographers traversed five countries—spanning 9,000 miles—and captured countless stories that reveal the diverse cultures of a continent.

Hoi An’s iconic noodle dish was tangled in mystery for decades. Then writer David Farley came to town.

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

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

Uncorking Switzerland’s Secret

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

Writer David Thompson shares his favorite parts of living in Bangkok’s Dusit neighborhood.

Minsk, the austere capital of Belarus and a former Soviet satellite, harbors Beatles cover bands, bookish bohemians feasting on salo and vodka, and the curious legacy of Lee Harvey Oswald.

Wandering Chef: Julian Medina in Oaxaca City

Wandering Chef: Saison’s Mark Bright in Hong Kong

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

While in Tokyo, stroll the grounds of one or more of the thousands of Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines. The peace and relaxed nature of the temples and shrines offer welcome respite from Tokyo’s more hectic side.

For cross-country skiers, one winter destination rises above the rest: humble Hayward, Wisconsin, where, for a glorious weekend, their obscure sport is king.

The history behind Delhi’s Nizamuddin Basti neighborhood.

What could an Alaska local ever discover on a voyage through the Inside Passage? Just the essence of the place he thought he knew.