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A blind man travels to Helsinki to find out if there’s more to Finland’s sauna culture than meets the eye.

A solo traveler shares why loneliness is an essential part of traveling alone.

A trek through the awe-inspiring countryside of northern Sweden can put everything into perspective.

A former Manhattanite returns to New York and rediscovers the city’s old charm through his child’s eyes.

Here’s what happened when the lure of clear streams, endless skies, and elusive fish brought two best friends to the ends of the earth.

9 Reasons Why County Mayo, Ireland, Is the Perfect Family Getaway

AFAR chose a destination at random and sent the poet Beth Ann Fennelly with 24-hours’ notice to a Central American paradise.

Anya von Bremzen raises a glass to local culture in one of the world’s most hospitable places.

One traveler steps off the beaten path into this Nepali town.

AFAR chose a destination at random and sent chef John Currence on 24 hours’ notice to a hot, sweet, sticky country where he followed a trail through the cuisine to the people who make it.

The island of Hokkaido gets more snow than almost anywhere else in the world. To make the most of a visit, you’ll need to see the mountains through Japanese eyes. And bring an appetite for sushi.

Following the path of Marco Polo, photographer Frédéric Lagrange captures the challenges and beauty of everyday life in an unforgiving land.

Two friends thought they’d be done with bicycle travel by now. But Italy’s best-kept secret can be very persuasive.

The traditional Kerala “slow food” dish is so delicious it warrants a bit of patience.

AFAR chose a destination at random and sent writer Alexander Chee, with 24 hours’ notice, to a Southeast Asian country where he encountered headless Buddhas and naked hotel guests.