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Solo Travel

Spin the Globe: Danielle Henderson Rolls the Dice in Macau

AFAR chose a destination at random and sent writer Danielle Henderson on 24 hours’ notice to a casino capital with hidden charms.

December 9, 2014 05:47 PM
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Danielle Henderson
Restaurants + Cafés

The Fascinating Story of Cuba’s Revolutionary Cuisine

Born from improvisation, this ever-popular stew has survived a complicated history.

September 4, 2013 04:09 PM
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Kate Thorman
Food + Drink

Francis Lam Eats Real-Deal Caribbean Food in St. Vincent

AFAR chose a destination at random—by literally spinning a globe—and sent food writer Francis Lam on a spontaneous journey to St. Vincent.

April 8, 2013 12:04 PM
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Francis Lam
Art + Culture

Authentic Aloha

Authentic Aloha

May 23, 2013 06:03 PM
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Kahokule‘a “Hoku” Haiku
Food + Drink

Wandering Chef: Andrew Zimmerman in Tokyo

Wandering Chef: Andrew Zimmerman in Tokyo

August 27, 2013 11:01 AM
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Jen Murphy
Food + Drink

Wandering Chef: Jonathon Sawyer in Aspen, Colorado

Wandering Chef: Jonathon Sawyer in Aspen, Colorado

January 2, 2013 05:11 PM
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Jen Murphy
Food + Drink

The Pisco Sour and Pisco Punch: Peruvian and Chilean Recipes

The drink is so good, two nations claim it as their own. And, best of all, it’s simple to concoct—so get mixing!

February 3, 2014 07:17 PM
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Tom Downey
History + Culture

Unexpected Cambodia: One Traveler’s Unplanned Adventure in Southeast Asia

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.

October 15, 2015 02:57 PM
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Alexander Chee
Travel Insiders

Q&A with Ace Hotel’s Alex Calderwood: A Sneak Peek of Ace Hotel London

Q&A with Ace Hotel’s Alex Calderwood: A Sneak Peek of Ace Hotel London

September 5, 2013 06:53 PM
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Jen Murphy
Beaches

Spin the Globe: A Different Sort of Rio

AFAR chose a destination at random and sent author Paul Greenberg on 24 hours’ notice to a country where he swapped a beach vacation for a chance to catch his dinner.

August 4, 2015 01:27 PM
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Paul Greenberg
History + Culture

Discovering the Birthplace of Coffee in Ethiopia

A writer travels to the Horn of Africa to find the source of a global obsession.

April 8, 2013 01:47 PM
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David Farley
Food + Drink

Why You Need to Taste Spain’s Hottest Snack

Biting into a Padrón pepper is like playing a game of Spanish roulette.

July 3, 2013 02:29 PM
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Chantal Martineau
Other

The Songlines of Sydney

The Songlines of Sydney

July 5, 2013 03:51 PM
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Malcolm Knox
In the Magazine

Spin the Globe: Karen E. Bender Glamps, Toasts Newlyweds in Shannon, Ireland

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

September 4, 2013 03:06 PM
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Karen Bender
Travel Tales

Why Did I Bring a Teenager to Venice?

On a trip with a young traveler in tow, a writer reflects on her first Venice adventure—and how it changed her life.

January 31, 2013 06:07 PM
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Emma John

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