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The Mongol Rally: Charlie Grosso’s Down-and-Dirty Ride

AFAR chose a destination at random—by literally spinning a globe—and sent writer Karen E. Bender on a spontaneous journey to Ireland.

AFAR chose a destination at random and sent writer Mickey Rapkin with 24 hours’ notice to a Central European city where tech trumps goulash.

Global Style: Inside the World of Suno

Wandering Chef: Fabio Viviani in Amsterdam

An interview with Andrew Blackwell, author of the book Visit Sunny Chernobyl.

Rashiq Fataar, the founder of the think tank Future Cape Town, shows us Three Anchor Bay, a neighborhood in Cape Town, South Africa that is building on the legacy of the 2010 World Cup.

Founder’s Note: A Warm Welcome in Ireland

Seeking the wonderfully disorienting effect of travel, writer Taras Grescoe ventures to Budapest, where bewilderment ensues.

Where to eat, according to a chef.

The island of Hokkaido gets more snow than almost anywhere else in the world. To make the most of a visit, you’ll need to see the mountains through Japanese eyes. And bring an appetite for sushi.

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

In remote Africa, travelers find profound stillness, untamed nature, and a portal to the past. Don’t forget the gin and tonics.

When you’re alone in Tokyo and you need someone to talk to, do as the locals do: Rent a friend.

Founder’s Note: Reflect, Refresh, Recharge