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Founder’s Note: Where the Grass is Greener

AFAR chose a destination at random—by literally spinning a globe—and sent David Farley on a spontaneous journey to Bolivia.

Chefs bring fresh flavors from Portugal’s former colonies to Lisbon’s plates.

Wandering Chef: John Gorham in Barcelona and Madrid

An aspiring bluegrass fiddler from London discovers much more than music on a trip to North Carolina.

From a lakeside view, Afar writer reviews the first five-star hotel to open on Lake Como in a century.

Writer David Thompson shares his favorite parts of living in Bangkok’s Dusit neighborhood.

Wandering Chef: John Currence in Charleston, South Carolina

Read one writer’s account of staying at this beautiful vineyard hotel in the Pacific Northwest.

Whether your taste runs to fruity tropical drinks, vintage wines, or a nuanced craft cocktail, from dive bars with live music to oceanside terraces with sunset views, the perfect island bar awaits.

Whether you’re up for some day drinking (no judgment here) or you want to enjoy a sundowner cocktail to sip as the sunset finishes and the stars come out to play, the open-air and restaurant bars of Turks and Caicos are a delight. Sip a beer from local Turks Head Brewery or pair a fruity tropical drink with that view of the Caribbean waters.

AFAR chose a destination at random—by literally spinning a globe—and sent Rolf Potts on a spontaneous journey to Russia.

In the past decade or so, Budapest’s restaurant scene has broadened beyond goulash and stuffed cabbage, with trendy new venues serving both a wider variety of international cuisines and elegant, innovative takes on traditional Hungarian fare.

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

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