On a cool January afternoon, I scaled a dirt path shaded by the limestone peaks of ... the city has skyrocketed in fame thanks to its chief draw: It's painted every shade of blue — periwinkle ...

The entire old city of Chefchaouen in Morocco is painted in vivid shades of blue. The tradition dates to the Jewish community that settled there in the 15th century after being expelled from Spain ...

If the Red City feels suffocating, this place provides the antidote.