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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.

AFAR chose a destination at random—by literally spinning a globe—and sent writer Kevin Bleyer on a spontaneous journey to Guyana.

Tourist-Free Thailand

An independent traveler walks up the cruise ship gangplank to find herself part of a floating community.

An arctic voyage is a sensory experience unlike any other. At the southernmost tip of the world, everything feels ephemeral—but that’s the magic of it.

AFAR chose a destination at random—by literally spinning a globe—and sent Matt Gross on a spontaneous journey to Tunisia.

A father and son cruise the Mediterranean in search of a new mythology.

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

Food Experiences Worth the Trip from Five Well-Traveled Chefs

The tradition of artisanal rum making has become central to island life.

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

In remote Africa, travelers find profound stillness, untamed nature, and a portal to the past. Don’t forget the gin and tonics.

When a couple embarks on a spontaneous road trip through Italy, they rediscover the joys of unplanned adventure.

Wandering Sommelier: Jean K. Reilly in Greece

Seeking the wonderfully disorienting effect of travel, writer Taras Grescoe ventures to Budapest, where bewilderment ensues.