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Step across the globe, into Asia where Taipei stands at a crossroads and continue on to the Alpine wonderland of Tyrol. Then see how expats are turning Berlin into one big arty party.
Go to Special Section »Surfacing | Paternoster, South Africa
Cape Town’s Foodie Suburb
Alice Buckley for The New York Times
The whitewashed cottages of Paternoster on South Africa’s west coast are home to a growing number of restaurants and guesthouses.
A crop of new guesthouses and restaurants in Paternoster are turning the traditional fishing village into a destination for food connoisseurs.
Spring Break | San Francisco
Alleys for Cool Cats
Peter DaSilva for The New York Times
The Specs Twelve Adler Museum Cafe on Saroyan Place in North Beach.
Part of the city’s lure lies in its labyrinth of back alleys, those mysterious midblock detours that seem to offer the promise of discovery and the slightly scary possibility of getting lost.
Pondicherry’s French Connection
James Estrin/The New York Times
Bicycles and saris don’t always mix.
In the colonial city of Pondicherry, southern India meets the South of France.
Readers’ Picks | Mexico City
Hip Hotels, Fine Food and a Basilica
Adriana Zehbrauskas for The New York Times
For visitors to Mexico City, the modern Basilica of the Virgin of Guadalupe, to the right, is a recommended sight.
Top reader suggestions about Mexico City, compiled from user comments on the Travel section’s Web site.
Award Plans Earn Cash for Airlines
What began as a way to win the loyalty of air travelers has turned into a lucrative business for the airlines.
On the Road
Airplane Maintenance: Maybe Not a Place to Skimp
Misgivings about maintenance are growing, especially because of the widespread airline outsourcing of maintenance that used to be done in-house.
Twenty-Five Square Miles Surrounded by Reality
If you’re a bike-riding, cliff-rappelling, latte-loving, eco-certified boho tycoon, there is heaven on Earth — and it’s called Boulder.
Under Andalusian Skies
Seville strikes a delicate balance between past and future. The photographer Norbert Schoerner sees the Spanish city like no one else.
Practical Traveler | Airline Carry-on Luggage
Waging the Battle of the Overhead Bin
The turf war for carry-on space has led to some rather uncivilized behavior.
Footsteps | Milan Kundera’s Prague
Trumping the Unbearable Darkness of History
A novel set in 1968 puts current-day Prague in a new perspective.
Last Days of Taipei
In Taipei, the collision of history and reinvention is changing the face of the Taiwanese capital. Click through to see additional photos by Michael Wolf not in the magazine.
Greek Revival
A shift is happening all over Crete: younger generations are returning home and starting an agritourism boom.
36 Hours in Berkeley, Calif.
Anyone who thinks that Berkeley is just a hotbed of political radicalism is in for a surprise. The town’s main drag has more hipsters with BlackBerrys than hippies with beards.
Mountain High
Three provinces, two countries, one region — could the alpine wonderland of Tyrol be the model modern state?
Belfast Bounces Back
Nothing symbolizes the recent transformation of Northern Ireland’s capital better than the Merchant Hotel.
The United Plates of New Jersey
Outside the cookie-cutter turnpike service areas, it’s a culinary melting pot — from hamburgers to haggis to shoofly pie.
Home Exchanges, a Bit at a Time
In the past, home swapping was the province of international vacationers seeking long-term getaways. But short-term swaps have taken off.
Weekend in New York | Flea Markets
For Those Obscure Objects You Might Really Need
Year-round flea markets hit their stride in spring and this season may hold special interest for aficionados making a pilgrimage to New York.
A Tropical Getaway in Puerto Rico That’s Also a Bargain
Culebra is often bypassed in favor of its better-known neighbors in the Caribbean.
Ski Report
On and Off the Utah Slopes, Over the Top
Snowbasin is a ski resort of fancy chandeliers and powder that stays pristine for days on end.
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“Don't miss the Hippie fair on Sundays in the Square just off of Ipanema.”
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Escapes
Feasting along the New Jersey Turnpike, home swapping, Culebra Island, ski guides and more.
Interactive Feature
Intriguing New Restaurants Outside of New York
A coast-to-coast ranking of 10 of the country's top new restaurants.
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Weekend in Berkeley
The spirit of 1969 hasn’t completely gone away, but the California city’s revamped sophisticated boutiques and shops offer a quirky mix of attractions.
Hidden San Francisco
San Francisco is riven with all manner of concrete crannies, quaint cobblestone back ways and remote waterfront hide-outs.
Why We Travel
"After dinner, you’ve got a full belly, and scenery all around you. You watch the final rays of the sun cut across the top of the mountain, not a breeze in the air, the water still, like glass."
Ski Guides
Resort guides to help you navigate the slopes and their ski towns. New destinations added weekly.
Activity & Interest Guides
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Comings and Goings
In Mexico, Luxe Newcomer Adds to the Riviera Nayarit’s Cachet
The up-and-coming Riviera Nayarit region, along Mexico’s Pacific coast north of Puerto Vallarta, has a new luxury resort.
Foraging
Phuket: Lemongrass House
At this closet-size shop, body lotions, skin-calming powders and massage oils are concocted on the spot, using more than 90 natural scents and essential oils
Check In, Check Out
Beverly Hills, Calif.: Thompson Beverly Hills
The hotel isn’t cheap, but its central location, cool vibe and the rooftop swimming pool, fitness center and bar may justify the price.
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Affordable Caribbean
Travel editors and writers from The New York Times uncover affordable places to stay, eat, drink and shop in the Caribbean. Explore all 13 islands.
The 53 Places to Go in 2008
From Lisbon to Libya, an interactive graphic of the travel hot spots for the new year.
Frugal Traveler: American Road Trip
The Frugal Traveler took a 12-week journey from New York City to Seattle. Read about his trip with an interactive map, weekly videos, stories and comments here.
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