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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
In the Magazine

Spin the Globe: Jennifer Kahn in Québec City

AFAR chose a destination at random—by literally spinning a globe—and sent Jennifer Kahn on a spontaneous journey to Québec City.

December 7, 2012 05:15 PM
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Jennifer Kahn
In the Magazine

Little Island, Big Flavor: How Martinique Makes Some of the World’s Best Rum

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

October 25, 2013 12:20 PM
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Wayne Curtis
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
Epic Trips

In Uganda, One Refugee Finds New Joy in Adventure

A refugee-turned-doctor takes the trip of a lifetime, tracking gorillas through the wilds of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

November 1, 2012 01:24 PM
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Patrick Symmes
Food + Drink

Wandering Chef: Pati Jinich in Mexico

Wandering Chef: Pati Jinich in Mexico

March 1, 2013 07:44 PM
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Jen Murphy
People

Sounds: The Lijadu Sisters, Mother Africa

Sounds: The Lijadu Sisters, Mother Africa

March 5, 2012 01:33 PM
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Derk Richardson
People

“Egypt’s Jon Stewart” Meets America’s Jon Stewart

Inspired by the Daily Show, a political satirist took to the airwaves of the fledgling democracy. Now he’ll talk shop with the master.

June 19, 2012 02:58 PM
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Greg Sullivan
Food + Drink

Trying Horse Meat and Camel’s Milk in Kazakhstan

John T. Edge lands in Kazakhstan, determined to get to know the country’s largest city through its food.

May 21, 2013 02:58 PM
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John T. Edge
Food + Drink

Wandering Chef: Brandon Sharp in North Carolina

Wandering Chef: Brandon Sharp in North Carolina

May 10, 2013 01:29 PM
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Jen Murphy
History + Culture

Burma Blossoms

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

September 20, 2012 02:41 PM
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Matt Gross
Cities We Love

What to Do in Gastown, Vancouver According to a Local

Boutique-owner, Savannah Olsen, shares why the Vancouver neighborhood of Gastown is worth a visit.

August 8, 2012 06:00 PM
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Rhonda May
In the Magazine

Spin the Globe: Scott Hocker in Croatia

AFAR chose a destination at random—by literally spinning a globe—and sent Scott Hocker on a spontaneous journey to Croatia.

September 12, 2012 02:29 PM
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Scott Hocker
In the Magazine

Mexico’s Soul Food

Passionate Mexico City foodies are rediscovering and reviving Mexico’s rural culinary delights.

July 9, 2012 04:28 PM
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Lygia Navarro
Food + Drink

Wandering Chef: Chris Shepherd in Puerto Rico

Wandering Chef: Chris Shepherd in Puerto Rico

November 12, 2013 04:20 PM
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Jen Murphy

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