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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
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
Other

Why You Should Visit Rennes, France

A revived cultural scene mingled with medieval charm make this town in Brittany worth a visit.

January 26, 2012 08:25 PM
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Laura Neilson
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
In the Magazine

Embracing El Salvador in a New Light

AFAR chose a destination at random—by literally spinning a globe—and sent writer Don George on a journey to El Salvador with 24 hours’ notice.

July 5, 2013 02:40 PM
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Don George
Outdoor Adventure

The Sound of Silence

In Scotland, a writer disconnects from civilization and discovers something much more. . . civilized.

February 3, 2014 08:22 PM
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Lisa Abend
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
Hotels

Troglodyte Lodgings: Hotel Sant’Angelo in Matera, Italy

In Matera, Italy this cave has been keeping people sheltered for 7,000 years and is now home to the first luxury hotel in the area.

February 15, 2012 07:14 PM
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Amy Cortese
In the Magazine

What’s Inside Vietnam’s Bowl of Secrets?

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

April 5, 2012 11:51 AM
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David Farley
Other

Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s Cartagena, Colombia

The destinations to visit in Cartagena, Colombia inspired by the memoir of Colombian magic realist author Gabriel Garcia Marquez.

January 23, 2012 05:54 PM
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Milena Damjanov
People

Wandering Chef: Tim Love in Nashville

Wandering Chef: Tim Love in Nashville

April 4, 2013 08:48 PM
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Jen Murphy
Food + Drink

Bollywood by the Sea

A local’s guide to Mumbai.

March 28, 2013 02:10 PM
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Shivani Vora
Food + Drink

Michael Laiskonis in Bogotá, Colombia

Pastry chef, Michael Laiskonis, shares his favorite things to do, see, and (of course) eat while in Bogotá, Colombia.

November 1, 2011 02:12 PM
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Jen Murphy
Food + Drink

My Starring Roll in Laos

One traveler returns to Laos.

June 8, 2012 12:42 PM
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Andy Isaacson
In the Magazine

Spin the Globe: Meghan Daum in Lima, Peru

AFAR chose a destination at random—by literally spinning a globe—and sent Meghan Daum on a spontaneous journey to Peru.

February 14, 2012 05:17 PM
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Meghan Daum

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