Saturday, April 10, 2010

Travel

Mangia, Mangia!

In Abbateggio, Abruzzo, Nicoletta De Thomasis, left, and her family and friends have outsiders in to try regional specialties through the Home Food program.
Chris Warde-Jones for The New York Times

In Abbateggio, Abruzzo, Nicoletta De Thomasis, left, and her family and friends have outsiders in to try regional specialties through the Home Food program.

In Italy, home cooks invite strangers in to eat, and eat some more. Why go to a restaurant when you can taste the real thing?

The scene at Manly Beach, just north of Sydney.

36 Hours in Sydney

With its place on the world stage firmly set, this Australian city seems to be in the midst of a historical revival.

In Todos Santos, Mexico, on the Baja Peninsula, surfers keep their favorite spots to themselves.

Relishing the Waves, Not the Crowds, in Mexico

Todos Santos draws travelers who enjoy browsing fine art, surfing the breaks and taking in the vibe of an older, more traditional Mexico.

The Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge draws bird-watchers.

The Texas Border Draws Frequent Fliers

The Rio Grande Valley of Texas is reputedly one of the best places for bird-watching in the country.

Like those of the other 27 states, the cafeteria at Andhra Pradesh's center in the capital serves its regional cuisine.

Tastes of India, by New Delhi Taxi

Chanakyapuri, the capital’s diplomatic area, has 28 government homes for state affairs, each with canteens that specialize in inexpensive regional cuisine.

Sean Moran, chef and owner of Sean's Panaroma in Bondi Beach,  with Wiltshire sheep on his farm west of Sydney.

Farm Fresh Down Under

In Australia, the emerging “paddock to plate” movement emphasizes quality and sustainability.

Lemonade, a cafe, opened last year on Abbot Kinney Boulevard in Venice, Calif.

Drawing Crowds in Venice, Calif.

The past year has brought a fresh crop of worth-a-visit places to Abbot Kinney Boulevard, a few blocks from the California shore.

A couple on their wedding day in St. Thomas.

Saving by Tying the Knot at Sea

Couples looking to save on nuptials are finding that cruises are less expensive than other “destination” spots.

Israeli artists were commissioned to create works for the Art + Hotel in Tel Aviv.

Hotel Review: Art + Hotel in Tel Aviv

Each floor of this 62-room hotel is a showcase for the work of a different Israeli artist.

Store Review: GaleriAmazônica in Manaus, Brazil

This store promises real indigenous handicrafts, responsibly produced by properly remunerated artisans.

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A Spicy Side of Italy

During several meals, a dish of spice went round the table as a condiment - sometimes dried and crushed, other times crushed, dried and soaked in oil.

Home Cooking in Italy

The Home Food organization showcases the cooking of Italian families.

Visiting Abbot Kinney Boulevard

The street in Venice, Calif., features new shops and cafes.

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SAND GALORE Buggies at Oceano Dunes recreation area.

Where the Old California Spirit Comes to the Beach to Play

Pismo Beach, about halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, still offers casual beach living, with camping and dune sports as part of the allure.

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ENCHANTED COTTAGE Jessica Molaskey and John Pizzarelli at their rustic retreat from Manhattan show business in Carmel, N.Y.

A Bit of Broadway Nestled Along a Lake

The cabaret performers Jessica Molaskey and John Pizzarelli are staples of Manhattan urbanity, but their choice of a getaway is a rustic lakeside cottage in Carmel, N.Y.

T Magazine | Travel Spring 2010

A celebration of Mother Nature, from the volcanoes of Hawaii, to the spectacular terrain of Australia’s top end.

Classic California

Pismo Beach is the anti-Malibu. No celebrities, and no multimillion-dollar homes keeping you from the beach.

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