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AFAR chose a destination at random and sent writer Alexander Chee, with 24 hours’ notice, to a Southeast Asian country where he encountered headless Buddhas and naked hotel guests.

AFAR chose a destination at random and sent chef John Currence on 24 hours’ notice to a hot, sweet, sticky country where he followed a trail through the cuisine to the people who make it.

In a city known for its rich history, a new wave of artisans is making Kyoto the place to be.

A subversive band of Portland chefs has a new grocery store: the ocean. You’re going to want to taste what they’re cooking up.

Wandering Chef: Tony Maws in Jamaica

Tokyo’s Creative Corner

Threads of beauty, history, and memory make a Turkish carpet much more than a souvenir.

The delicacy may have been born in a monastery—but it’s far from chaste.

Exploring the Belleville neighborhood in Paris.

With just 24 hours’ notice, AFAR sent the award-winning author to Andorra, a tiny country with seriously massive mountains. Here’s what happened when she arrived and was told by locals that it’d be dangerous for her to hike.

Wandering Chef: Jody Adams Bikes Through Sicily

From Tel Aviv to Beirut to Gaza, one thing is shared: a common—and undying—love for hummus.

How creativity and commerce have transformed a city of business into the world’s newest art capital.

Everyday Universal Experiences: Audrey Scott and Dan Noll, Uncornered Market