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Health + Wellness

Northern Exposure: Dipping into Finland’s Sauna Fascination

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

December 11, 2013 12:53 PM
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Ryan Knighton
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
In the Magazine

Bold New World

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

April 8, 2013 03:17 PM
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Tom Downey
History + Culture

Making Scents of It All in France’s Perfume Country

A traveler journeys to the heart of Grasse, where jasmine grows and memories linger.

July 5, 2013 03:23 PM
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Edward Readicker-Henderson
Art + Culture

Spin the Globe: Frank Viviano in Venezuela

AFAR chose a destination at random—by literally spinning a globe—and sent Frank Viviano on a spontaneous journey to Venezuela.

June 29, 2012 01:55 PM
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Frank Viviano
Beer, Wine, + Spirits

London Distilled

A visit to Sipsmith Distillery in London explores an artisanal approach to British gins.

September 20, 2012 08:15 PM
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Emma John
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
History + Culture

Spin the Globe: Kevin Bleyer Fulfills a Soccer Dream in Guyana

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

February 7, 2013 08:09 PM
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Kevin Bleyer
Travel Tales

Why Did I Bring a Teenager to Venice?

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

January 31, 2013 06:07 PM
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Emma John
People

Philip Glass: On Tour, Not a Tourist

Philip Glass: On Tour, Not a Tourist

June 11, 2012 01:04 PM
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Derk Richardson
Food + Drink

Wandering Chef: Matthew Accarrino in Oahu

Wandering Chef: Matthew Accarrino in Oahu

August 29, 2012 12:47 PM
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Jen Murphy
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
Travel Insiders

Q&A with Ace Hotel’s Alex Calderwood: A Sneak Peek of Ace Hotel London

Q&A with Ace Hotel’s Alex Calderwood: A Sneak Peek of Ace Hotel London

September 5, 2013 06:53 PM
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Jen Murphy
Travel for Good

In Bangladesh, a Surf Club Gets Kids Off the Streets and Onto the Waves

It’s a ripple effect.

May 21, 2012 02:24 PM
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Jaimal Yogis

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