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Where to eat the best tapas in Madrid, Sevilla, Barcelona, and San Sebastián—plus how to order them like the locals do.

Founder’s Note: A Warm Welcome in Ireland

A writer travels to the Horn of Africa to find the source of a global obsession.

The dish is fundamentally Peruvian—it blends the many cultures, traditions, and flavors that make the country (and its capital) unique.

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.

Chris Walker and Morgan Hartley spent three months cycling through central Asia as part of an 18-month bike trip. Here is part one of five of their account, in which their trip is almost thwarted from the start.

AFAR chose a destination at random and sent writer Marisa Meltzer with 24 hours’ notice to a land of cashmere goats, yak slippers, and near-naked wrestlers.

Founder’s Note: Reflect, Refresh, Recharge

Tokyo’s Creative Corner

AFAR chose a destination at random—by literally spinning a globe—and sent writer Don George on a journey to El Salvador with 24 hours’ notice.

Wandering Restaurateur: Jay Thomson in France, San Francisco, and New York

An independent traveler walks up the cruise ship gangplank to find herself part of a floating community.

Wandering Chef: Brandon Sharp in North Carolina

On a crowded bus trip in Mongolia, one traveler learns how to sit back and enjoy the ride.

Understanding the Sky