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Australia’s Double Wild Appeal: Big City to Outback

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

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.

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

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.

The give and take of a 20-year friendship.

One traveler returns to Laos.

A once-impenetrable country reveals itself to writer Matt Gross one meal at a time.

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

A journey into Morocco’s Berber territory, where tradition and modern life meet.

Find comfort in taking a trip to help conserve the wildlife.

Local flavors, stunning views, and fine wines: Cape Town has far more than these great experiences, but start here. Active travelers will delight in the number of outdoor experiences by land and sea. Travelers focused on culture will enjoy the variety of local markets and dining options. These are the activities you can’t miss before departing Cape Town.

Young artists stake their claim to the city’s open spaces.

Chris Walker and Morgan Hartley spent three months cycling through central Asia as part of an 18-month bike trip. Here is part one of five of their account, in which their trip is almost thwarted from the start.