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Taking a gap year—a pre-college detour to travel and/or work—isn’t just a European and Australian thing anymore.

We talk to Muslim-Iranian writer, photographer, and activist Hoda Katebi about the intersection of politics and fashion, Western misconceptions about Iran, and her new book, Tehran Streetstyle.

Explore the local crafts scene, watch fisherman take in the day’s catch, and stay in a brand-new eco-lodge.

2015 saw the launch of AFAR’s online content section, and these were the year’s most popular stories

Instagram star and author Skye McAlpine has lived in Venice all her life. She shares her knowledge with us here and in her new cookbook, on shelves now.

How to wander from deserts of Guanajuato to the lush Pacific Coast by bus and by car

And why you should visit.

Photographer Samuel Zuder journeys to Tehran and beyond—and finds the hospitality not just warm but downright humbling.

Behind the scenes of this unusual Florida festival.

A Guide to the Istanbul Biennial’s Most Unusual Installations

Where to Eat in Florida, According to a Chef

In stalls crowded with the freshest seafood, sweetest chilies, and spiciest tacos, one writer eats his way to the heart of the metropolis.

6 Things That Will Happen to You When You Visit Martha’s Vineyard

AFAR sent writer Leslie Jamison to the Indian Ocean island nation with just 24 hours’ notice. Arriving with no preparation and no plan, she caught a ride to the war-torn north to find out what kind of traveler she truly is.

Who’s Who in Beijing Fashion