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With just 24 hours’ notice, AFAR sent the award-winning author to Andorra, a tiny country with seriously massive mountains. Here’s what happened when she arrived and was told by locals that it’d be dangerous for her to hike.

From the mountains of Iran and the backstreets of Yogyakarta to war-torn Addis Ababa and a hillside roost in Taiwan, this is the riveting story of a wanderer whose thirst for travel was never-ending.

A Spontaneous Trip to Cuba

When you’re alone in Tokyo and you need someone to talk to, do as the locals do: Rent a friend.

Nonprofit founder, Joe Rosli Sidek, showcases the diverse culture that is George Town, Malaysia through his favorite places to visit.

Writer, Robert Mailer Anderson, shares his favorite places in the California small town Boonville.

On the Course and in the Air with Jim Furyk [Sponsored]

AFAR chose a destination at random—by literally spinning a globe—and sent writer Karen E. Bender on a spontaneous journey to Ireland.

Authentic Aloha

Where Romans Holiday: Tyrrhenian Sea, Sperlonga, Italy

On the Emerald Isle, this baked good is at the heart of any meal. Some might even say it reveals a slice of Irish life.

Just outside Paris, a secret world has offered city dwellers an escape for centuries. In the charming towns along the Marne River, generations of revelers come together to eat, drink, dance, and enjoy the season.

A bluegrass fiddler travels to Vienna to learn how to sing—and how to embrace the city’s most famous art: opera.

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

Founder’s Note: Betting on Africa