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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.

Where to eat, according to a chef.

Where to eat, stay, and hike in Matakana Coast, New Zealand.

What could an Alaska local ever discover on a voyage through the Inside Passage? Just the essence of the place he thought he knew.

Tranquilo in Tacuba, El Salvador

The Spirit of Istanbul

After a string of personal losses, a writer heads to Tamil Nadu seeking solace from her sorrows. It takes two temples, a palm leaf astrologer, and the driver of a velour-lined taxi to make her feel whole again.

Read one writer’s account of staying at this beautiful vineyard hotel in the Pacific Northwest.

Sounds: The Lijadu Sisters, Mother Africa

An interview with the band.

Hoi An’s iconic noodle dish was tangled in mystery for decades. Then writer David Farley came to town.

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

Fly With Us: Talking to Cliff Muskiet, Uniform Freak

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

Rainer Jenss is the founder of Smart Family Travel and has been recognized as one of the Top 25 Family Travel Bloggers by Babble.com. As a Family-Travel Correspondent for AFAR, he’ll be posting Highlights and Wanderlists from his family travels.