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Destination Spotlight

Why You Should Visit Stone Town, Zanzibar

Discover what makes Zanzibar’s capital a destination worth visiting.

January 19, 2012 12:28 PM
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James Sturz
Health + Wellness

How a Trip to Venice Turned a Skeptic Into a Romantic

In the City of Canals, even cynics can fall in love.

December 5, 2011 11:20 AM
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Andy Raskin
History + Culture

A Veteran’s Daughter Searches Vietnam for Clues to Her Father’s Past

With just an old photograph in hand, a writer sets out to understand her father’s role in the Vietnam War—depending entirely on the kindness of strangers willing to help.

October 25, 2013 01:56 PM
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Lisa Abend
Longreads

Old Friends and the Sea

A beach villa in the Bahamas gives two couples a taste of island life.

October 24, 2013 07:11 PM
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William Sertl
In the Magazine

Joe Rosli Sidek’s George Town, Penang, Malaysia

Nonprofit founder, Joe Rosli Sidek, showcases the diverse culture that is George Town, Malaysia through his favorite places to visit.

January 6, 2012 06:19 PM
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Joe Rosli Sidek
Cities We Love

Maartje van den Noort’s East Amsterdam, Netherlands

An artist living in East Amsterdam shares her favorite places to go.

January 3, 2012 03:53 PM
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Maartje van den Noort
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
Other

Finse, Norway

Finse, Norway

February 6, 2012 03:22 PM
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Sarah Pollock
Other

Why Nuwakot Should Be on Your Nepal Itinerary

One traveler steps off the beaten path into this Nepali town.

February 6, 2012 10:38 AM
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Kate Harding
Travel Tales

Like Locals Do: Explore a City With a Greeter Guide

Like Locals Do: Explore a City With a Greeter Guide

April 18, 2012 05:19 PM
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Kareem Yasin
Cities We Love

What It’s Like to Navigate Cairo’s Chaos as a Blind Traveler

AFAR chose a destination at random—by literally spinning a globe—and sent writer Ryan Knighton to Egypt’s sprawling capital with just 24 hours’ notice.

October 17, 2011 07:45 PM
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Ryan Knighton
Bars + Nightlife

Spin the Globe: Rolf Potts in St. Petersburg, Russia

AFAR chose a destination at random—by literally spinning a globe—and sent Rolf Potts on a spontaneous journey to Russia.

March 19, 2012 05:28 PM
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Rolf Potts
Longreads

Turkey’s Next Frontier

A journey through one of the world’s last, best travel secrets.

May 30, 2012 12:17 PM
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Frank Viviano
Food + Drink

Wandering Chef: Guillermo Pernot in Cuba

Wandering Chef: Guillermo Pernot in Cuba

April 6, 2012 12:27 PM
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Jen Murphy
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

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