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Just outside Paris, a secret world has offered city dwellers an escape for centuries. In the charming towns along the Marne River, generations of revelers come together to eat, drink, dance, and enjoy the season.

AFAR chose a destination at random—by literally spinning a globe—and sent writer Susan Orlean on a spontaneous journey to Denmark.

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.

Here’s what happened when the lure of clear streams, endless skies, and elusive fish brought two best friends to the ends of the earth.

In a tech-obsessed city, these creators take a hands-on approach to making beautiful objects.

On a sailboat cruise through Indonesia, a father and son forge a deeper bond.

Authentic Aloha

Rainer Jenss is the founder of Smart Family Travel and has been recognized as one of the Top 25 Family Travel Bloggers by Babble.com. As a Family-Travel Correspondent for AFAR, he’ll be posting Highlights and Wanderlists from his family travels.

Beyond the beach, the billboards, and the freeways, there’s a city of neighborhoods waiting to be explored.

Wandering Chef: Jose Garces in Ecuador

Tranquilo in Tacuba, El Salvador

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.

Where Romans Holiday: Tyrrhenian Sea, Sperlonga, Italy

Tourist-Free Thailand

Breaking the Ice in Tokyo