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Out of Office: The Most Colorful Towns to Visit Across the World

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7 years ago

One of my favorite things about exploring new destinations is stumbling upon unsuspecting places that exceed my expectations. It’s truly all in the details when it comes to discovering a hidden gem across the world—the painted facades of buildings, the umbrellas dotting the coast, the small colorful accents… It’s the little things that come together to make a place memorable and have you yearning to turn around and go back as soon as you leave!

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With that said, some details are more obvious than others. Or in other words, some details of these destinations really “pop off the page” with their bold color and personality. I have always been a fan of all things bright and bold, and you can bet that applies to my travel, too! Whether you’re seeking out the perfect spot for your next getaway or just daydreaming of faraway cities, then you’re in the right place. I’ve rounded up 10 stunningly colorful cities to add to your travel bucket list, and let’s just say I’m dying for another trip to more than a few of them. Keep scrolling to see these colorful towns, and get ready to experience some major wanderlust…

1. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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The Most Colorful Towns to Visit Across the World - Rio de Janeiro | GrayMalin.com

2. Chefchaouen, Morocco

The Most Colorful Towns to Visit Across the World - Chefchaouen, Morocco | GrayMalin.com

The Most Colorful Towns to Visit Across the World - Chefchaouen, Morocco | GrayMalin.com

**The Most Colorful Towns to Visit Across the World - Chefchaouen, Morocco | GrayMalin.com**Photos by Lucy Laucht

3. Miami, Florida

The Most Colorful Towns to Visit Across the World - Miami | GrayMalin.com

4. Old San Juan, Puerto Rico

![The Most Colorful Towns to Visit Across the World - San Juan, Puerto Rico | GrayMalin.com](https://res.cloudinary.com/gray-malin/image/fetch/c_scale,q_50,w_2040/https://res.cloudinary.com/gray-malin/image/upload/gray-malin/blog-uploads/Screen Shot 2017-05-02 at 10.47.12 PM.png-CjcenxY?ixlib=rails-2.1.3)

![The Most Colorful Towns to Visit Across the World - San Juan, Puerto Rico | GrayMalin.com](https://res.cloudinary.com/gray-malin/image/fetch/c_scale,q_50,w_2040/https://res.cloudinary.com/gray-malin/image/upload/gray-malin/blog-uploads/Screen Shot 2017-05-02 at 10.49.39 PM.png-la9HmsI?ixlib=rails-2.1.3)
Photos by Nina Tekwani

5. Positano, Italy

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The Most Colorful Towns to Visit Across the World - Positano | GrayMalin.com

6. Amsterdam, Netherlands

![The Most Colorful Towns to Visit Across the World - Amsterdam | GrayMalin.com](https://res.cloudinary.com/gray-malin/image/fetch/c_scale,q_50,w_2040/https://res.cloudinary.com/gray-malin/image/upload/gray-malin/blog-uploads/Screen Shot 2017-05-02 at 10.57.59 PM.png-LBzN3ac?ixlib=rails-2.1.3)
Photo by Nina Tekwani

7. Santorini, Greece

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8. Cape Town, South Africa

The Most Colorful Towns to Visit Across the World - Cape Town | GrayMalin.com

The Most Colorful Towns to Visit Across the World - Cape Town | GrayMalin.com

9. Procida, Italy

**The Most Colorful Towns to Visit Across the World - Procida, Italy | GrayMalin.com**Photo by Leonie Hanne

The Most Colorful Towns to Visit Across the World - Procida, Italy | GrayMalin.com

The Most Colorful Towns to Visit Across the World - Procida, Italy | GrayMalin.com

The Most Colorful Towns to Visit Across the World - Procida, Italy | GrayMalin.com
Photos by Sara White

10. Barcelona, Spain

The Most Colorful Towns to Visit Across the World - Barcelona | GrayMalin.com

Which one of these destinations is at the top of your list?

I have to say, those blue streets of Morocco just might be next on my travel list… If you have any must-see destinations around the world that you’d recommend, make sure to share them with me on social media @GrayMalin so I can start making travel plans. ;)

Until next time,

xx

GM

Photos: Gray Malin, Lucy Laucht, @tekwani on Instagram, Verbalized, Ohh Couture