60 days in Barranquilla, Paris & Hokkaido Itinerary

An industrial port city on Colombia's Caribbean coast, Barranquilla represents the fourth-most populous city in the country.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Barranquilla: Inmueble Patrimonial Mixto Poeta Julio Florez (in Usiacuri) and Castillo de Salgar (in Puerto Colombia). And it doesn't end there: go for a walk through Gran Malecon, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Zoologico de Barranquilla, buy something for everyone on your list at Centro Comercial Buenavista, and don't miss a visit to Plaza de la Paz - John Paul II.

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Miami, USA to Barranquilla is an approximately 6-hour flight. Traveling from Miami in December, things will get a bit warmer in Barranquilla: highs are around 91°F and lows about 76°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Thu) early enough to fly to Paris.

A beautiful and romantic city fit for any itinerary, Paris brims with historic associations and remains vastly influential in the realms of culture, art, fashion, food and design.

Start off your visit on the 24th (Sat): steep yourself in history at Eiffel Tower, then pause for some photo ops at Arc de Triomphe, and then admire the masterpieces at Louvre Museum. On the 25th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: admire the masterpieces at Musee d'Orsay, pause for some serene contemplation at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, and then wander the streets of Montmartre.

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Traveling by flight from Barranquilla to Paris takes 17.5 hours. The time zone changes from Colombia Standard Time (COT) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a 6 hour difference. Plan for much colder temperatures traveling from Barranquilla in December, with highs in Paris at 47°F and lows at 37°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Sun) early enough to fly to Sapporo.

A modern, bustling city known for its beer brewery, Sapporo attracts millions of visitors with its Snow Festival, during which elaborate ice and snow sculptures are exhibited all over town.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Sapporo: Kutchan-cho (Niseko Tokyu Grand HIRAFU, Rhythm Base, Hirafu, &more), Otaru (Old Suhara Residence, Otaru Orgel Museum 2nd Building Antique, &more) and Noboribetsu (Oku no Yu, Jigokudani, &more). Spend the 14th (Sat) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. The adventure continues: indulge in some culinary diversions at a local gastronomic tour, stroll around Odori Park, fly down the slopes at Niseko Village Ski Resort, and get outside with Niseko Annupuri International Ski Area.

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Fly from Paris to Sapporo in 16 hours. Traveling from Paris to Sapporo, you'll lose 8 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Paris in December, things will get slightly colder in Sapporo: highs are around 32°F and lows about 28°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Asahikawa.

Perched on the confluence of four rivers and surrounded by green hills, Asahikawa combines a modern city experience with the pristine nature nearby.

On the 13th (Mon), make a trip to Asahikawa Station, buy something for everyone on your list at AEON MALL Asahikawa Ekimae, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Asahiyama Zoo, then get in on the family fun at Asahikawa Ramen Village, then see the interesting displays at Otokoyama Sakezukuri Museum, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Ontake Miyoshi Shrine.

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You can drive from Sapporo to Asahikawa in 2 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. When traveling from Sapporo in February, plan for a bit cooler days in Asahikawa, with highs around 24°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 20°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight back home.