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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.

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

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

Founder’s Note: Surprised in Sicily

AFAR chose a destination at random and sent chef Daniel Patterson with 24 hours’ notice to a mountaintop Colombian metropolis that’s breaking free of its past.

Albert Kahn’s photographic archive is a mesmerizing record of human history.

“Travel exposes you to new flavors and ideas in a way you can’t escape (and probably don’t want to).” — Emily Butters, Royal Rose Syrup

A journey into the ethnic neighborhoods redefining the City of Light

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.

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.

First step: Pinkies up. Next step: Bottoms up, too.

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

Wandering Chef: Dominique Crenn in Paris

Food Experiences Worth the Trip from Five Well-Traveled Chefs

Read one writer’s account of staying at this beautiful vineyard hotel in the Pacific Northwest.