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History + Culture

How a Small Town in the Bavarian Alps Made Its Mark on History

An aspiring musician takes her violin to its birthplace and confronts a musical legacy.

June 16, 2014 07:59 PM
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Emma John
Art + Culture

In São Luís, Brazil, Come for the Architecture, Stay for the Reggae

Don’t miss out on the music in this popular Brazilian destination.

February 6, 2012 10:34 AM
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Kathleen Dodge Doherty
Restaurants + Cafés

Wandering Chef: Robbie Wilson in Singapore

Wandering Chef: Robbie Wilson in Singapore

June 5, 2012 02:58 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
Cities We Love

Hong Kong: The World’s New Art Capital

How creativity and commerce have transformed a city of business into the world’s newest art capital.

August 19, 2014 09:00 AM
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Tony Perrottet
Food + Drink

Wandering Chef: Scott Kendall in South Africa

How the beauty of Cape Town’s wine country, inspired this chef in Napa Valley.

September 27, 2013 04:38 PM
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Jen Murphy
Restaurants + Cafés

The New Orleans Treat You Need to Try

A trip to the Big Easy isn’t complete without a muffuletta (or two).

April 9, 2012 04:58 PM
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Bruce Aidells
Restaurants + Cafés

The Best Meal You’ll Eat in Portland Comes Straight from the Oregon Coast

A subversive band of Portland chefs has a new grocery store: the ocean. You’re going to want to taste what they’re cooking up.

December 3, 2014 12:41 PM
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Chris Colin
Family Travel

6 Travel Companies That Offer Genealogical Tours

These companies will help you explore and trace your ancestry.

February 8, 2013 04:20 PM
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Jessica S.
Epic Trips

Finding Transcendence on Public Transportation

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

June 4, 2012 05:38 PM
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Michael Benanav
Ocean Cruises

Yes, You Can Experience Authentic Alaska on a Cruise

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

February 15, 2012 06:10 PM
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Edward Readicker-Henderson
Other

Sylvia Kouvali’s Istanbul: Tophane

Sylvia Kouvali’s Istanbul: Tophane

April 13, 2012 05:17 PM
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Sylvia Kouvali
History + Culture

The Unconventional World of Tokyo’s Cosplay Cafés

In Japan’s capital, youth dress up—and let loose—in over-the-top themed establishments.

June 28, 2012 03:26 PM
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Lisa Katayama
History + Culture

Beyond the Olympics in London’s East End

Beyond the Olympics in London’s East End

April 17, 2012 12:58 PM
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Emma John
In the Magazine

Spin the Globe: Cindy Chupack on Flying Solo in Shanghai

AFAR chose a destination at random—by literally spinning a globe—and sent writer Cindy Chupack on a spontaneous journey to Shanghai.

December 9, 2013 08:19 PM
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Cindy Chupack

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