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A sweet obsession pulls a writer deep into the heart of Marrakech in search of a taste of the desert.

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

Beyond the Olympics in London’s East End

AFAR chose a destination at random and sent the poet Beth Ann Fennelly with 24-hours’ notice to a Central American paradise.

Don’t miss out on the music in this popular Brazilian destination.

In the city’s once-gritty fishermen’s quarter, a group of activist chefs is reviving—and reinventing—traditional cuisine.

You don’t necessarily need to know how to wield a paintbrush to participate in these seven art-filled tours.

I’m on the hunt for perfection, Japanese style.

Traditions on the Brink of Change: Photographer Eric Lafforgue

On the Caribbean island of Tobago, you’ll find sand, surf—and the fastest goats on the planet. Now if they’d just run in a straight line….

Hoi An’s iconic noodle dish was tangled in mystery for decades. Then writer David Farley came to town.

Tourism is down, prices are up, social services are disappearing, and the government is bankrupt. Which means it’s a good time to get to know Seychelles.

Passionate Mexico City foodies are rediscovering and reviving Mexico’s rural culinary delights.

With headquarters in Portland, Oregon, the Ace Hotel brings a dose of Pacific Northwest cool to the Flatiron District of Manhattan. Located in a turn-of-the-century building, the Ace has become a hub for stylish visitors and freelancing New Yorkers—locals often set up shop in the hip lobby to work and sip Stumptown coffee. The aesthetic is laid-back yet creative, with fun local art, free Wi-Fi, and quirky touches like tabletops made from discarded Hubble telescope lenses. The Ace is unpretentious and inviting, with a social and interactive lobby and two destination restaurants. Rooms range from small bunk rooms to spacious loft suites—offering a match for a variety of price points.

AFAR’s founder on visiting Egypt.