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Author of The Sweet Life in Paris shares his favorite places to eat in the City of Light.

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.

An amateur baker apprentices with a Paris boulanger and learns the secret of artisan bread.

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AFAR chose a destination at random and sent writer Taffy Brodesser-Akner— with 24 hours’ notice—to Switzerland, where she learned a lesson in Swiss serenity.

14 Times Travel Went Really, Really Wrong for AFAR Staffers

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.

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

AFAR chose a destination at random and sent CNN political commentator Sally Kohn on 24 hours’ notice to a city renowned for its “coffee shops” but where tolerance has its limits.

A revived cultural scene mingled with medieval charm make this town in Brittany worth a visit.

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A traveler journeys to the heart of Grasse, where jasmine grows and memories linger.

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.

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