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AFAR sent writer Leslie Jamison to the Indian Ocean island nation with just 24 hours’ notice. Arriving with no preparation and no plan, she caught a ride to the war-torn north to find out what kind of traveler she truly is.

The give and take of a 20-year friendship.

Wandering Mixologist: Scott Beattie in Bali

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

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

From a lakeside view, Afar writer reviews the first five-star hotel to open on Lake Como in a century.

The Songlines of Sydney

A stay at the iconic St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel in London is a must for any train buff.

In Matera, Italy this cave has been keeping people sheltered for 7,000 years and is now home to the first luxury hotel in the area.

Offering everything from pastries and sandwiches to pasta, seafood, and Michelin-starred restaurants, Côte d’Azur dining goes far beyond French food—many boast sunny terraces, breathtaking views, and celebrity clientele.

Wandering Sommelier: Jean K. Reilly in Greece

At a working cattle ranch in Northern Patagonia, visitors can ride horseback, eat traditional Argentine asado, and yes, stay the night.

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

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

A journey into Morocco’s Berber territory, where tradition and modern life meet.