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Spin the Globe: Sloane Crosley in Ecuador

AFAR chose a destination at random—by literally spinning a globe—and sent Sloane Crosley on a spontaneous journey to Ecuador.

November 29, 2011 11:33 AM

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Sloane Crosley

Food + Drink

This Mexican Delicacy Comes Fresh from the Yucatán

There’s so much history—and even more flavor—packed inside every spoonful of this traditional soup.

June 18, 2012 06:07 PM

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Michael Behar

Food + Drink

Wandering Chef: Julian Medina in Oaxaca City

March 8, 2012 08:59 PM

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Jen Murphy

In the Magazine

Spin the Globe: Jennifer Kahn in Québec City

AFAR chose a destination at random—by literally spinning a globe—and sent Jennifer Kahn on a spontaneous journey to Québec City.

December 7, 2012 05:15 PM

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Jennifer Kahn

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

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

Cities We Love

Alfonsina Peñaloza’s San Ángel, Mexico City

Mexico City local, Alfonsina Peñaloza, tours us through her favorite places in the neighborhood of San Ángel.

January 9, 2012 02:16 PM

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Alfonsina Peñaloza

Photo Essays

These Stunning Photos Take You On a Trip Across the Globe and Through Time

Albert Kahn’s photographic archive is a mesmerizing record of human history.

May 24, 2012 06:40 PM

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Mimi Zeiger

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

In the Magazine

Mexico’s Soul Food

Passionate Mexico City foodies are rediscovering and reviving Mexico’s rural culinary delights.

July 9, 2012 04:28 PM

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Lygia Navarro

Art + Culture

Meeting Bulgaria’s Living History in Cafés, Art Galleries, and Social Media Feeds

Rebecca Walker embarks on a spontaneous journey to Bulgaria, guided by locals she connected with both virtually and in real life.

May 29, 2012 05:17 PM

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Rebecca Walker

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

Winter Sports

Into the Woods

For cross-country skiers, one winter destination rises above the rest: humble Hayward, Wisconsin, where, for a glorious weekend, their obscure sport is king.

December 7, 2012 07:50 PM

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Bill Donahue

Food + Drink

What It’s Actually Like to Harvest Champagne in France

In the country’s wine region, you can pick grapes, sing songs, and keep ancient harvest traditions alive. It’s so much fun, you can taste it.

October 31, 2012 12:14 PM

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Gayle Keck

In the Magazine

Barcelona’s Local Catch

In the city’s once-gritty fishermen’s quarter, a group of activist chefs is reviving—and reinventing—traditional cuisine.

January 3, 2012 01:45 PM

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Tom Downey

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