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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
Hotels

Troglodyte Lodgings: Hotel Sant’Angelo in Matera, Italy

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.

February 15, 2012 07:14 PM
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Amy Cortese
In the Magazine

Bold New World

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

April 8, 2013 03:17 PM
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Tom Downey
Epic Trips

Is Classic Train Travel the Antidote to Modern Life?

On a luxurious journey from Singapore to Bangkok, writer Chris Colin lifts the veil on the magic—and mystery—of rail travel.

May 22, 2013 05:59 PM
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Chris Colin
In the Magazine

Spin the Globe: Scott Hocker in Croatia

AFAR chose a destination at random—by literally spinning a globe—and sent Scott Hocker on a spontaneous journey to Croatia.

September 12, 2012 02:29 PM
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Scott Hocker
Cruise

See World

Exploring the world, one boat at a time.

December 7, 2011 11:27 AM
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Don George
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
Food + Drink

Michael Laiskonis in Bogotá, Colombia

Pastry chef, Michael Laiskonis, shares his favorite things to do, see, and (of course) eat while in Bogotá, Colombia.

November 1, 2011 02:12 PM
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Jen Murphy
People

The Avant-Garde Is Alive and Well in Latvia

Emma John dodges Brits, looks for Russians, and goes beneath the surface in this ever-changing Baltic country.

August 10, 2012 07:32 AM
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Emma John
Art + Culture

Spin the Globe: Frank Viviano in Venezuela

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

June 29, 2012 01:55 PM
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Frank Viviano
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
In the Magazine

A Chip off the Old Bloc

Minsk, the austere capital of Belarus and a former Soviet satellite, harbors Beatles cover bands, bookish bohemians feasting on salo and vodka, and the curious legacy of Lee Harvey Oswald.

October 20, 2011 07:14 PM
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David Farley
History + Culture

Discovering the Birthplace of Coffee in Ethiopia

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

April 8, 2013 01:47 PM
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David Farley
Travel for Good

In Bangladesh, a Surf Club Gets Kids Off the Streets and Onto the Waves

It’s a ripple effect.

May 21, 2012 02:24 PM
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Jaimal Yogis

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