36 Hours
36 Hours in the Dolomites
This monumental mountain range in northeastern Italy is an idyllic playground for both outdoor adventurers and those seeking a taste of the region’s cultural heritage.
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How to Get the Most Out of a Theme Park Trip
When to go, and how to save on everything from admission to food. (And are passes that let you bypass lines worth it?)
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You Know What London Looks Like. But Have You Really Heard It?
The musician Dessa took a sensory tour in the city with the synesthete LJ Rich. Here is how it sounded.
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CreditMichael Loccisano/Getty Images Travel Tips From Six U.S. Open Tennis Stars
Venus and Serena Williams, Rafael Nadal and more share their best tips to sleeping on long flights, the best getaways you may not expect, and the things they’ll never leave home without.
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CreditStacey Cramp for The New York Times Five Places to Shop in Portland, Me.
While much of the Old Port district is packed with pedestrians, Middle Street and a few quiet streets around it are local artisanal gems when it comes to shopping.
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CreditGlenn Harvey ‘Overtourism’ Worries Europe. How Much Did Technology Help Get Us There?
A rising chorus blames Airbnb, Uber and other internet-enabled travel conveniences for a boom that threatens a sustainable balance.
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CreditJada Yuan/The New York Times The 52 Places Traveler: A Pilgrimage to Ypres
In this small city in Belgium, the remembrance of World War I — and all the soldiers who lost their lives there — is ritualized and steadfast.
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CreditKatya Horner A Year After Hurricane Harvey, Houston’s Tourism Industry Is Shaken but Recovering
Though the city is still suffering from the lasting effects of the storm, tourists are more likely to experience a city in the midst of recovery.
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CreditCaryn B. Davis for The New York Times In the Azores, the Menu Includes Coffee, Tea and Tradition
There’s wine and cheese too, in these remote islands in the Atlantic Ocean. Here’s where to get a taste of the past — and present.
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In Transit
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CreditOTG Airport Meals That Are, Yes, Healthy
Fast-food havens no more: U.S. airports are amping up healthy offerings, so there's no excuse not to eat well before you're airborne.
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Personal Journeys
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CreditPoras Chaudhary for The New York Times From Ride Share to Rickshaw: Wedding-Shopping Adventures in India
Champagne and cake? Try chai and samosas: A bride-to-be returns to India to shop for her wedding in a bumpy, smog-filled trip, in-laws in tow.
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CreditJoao Silva/The New York Times In South Africa, Whale Watching Is a Waiting Game (With Penguins)
Hermanus is known for its sightings, but the whales don’t always show. Good thing the cliffs are dramatic, the flowers vivid and the penguins friendly.
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CreditSusan Wright for The New York Times Returning to Montenegro
Earlier this summer, President Trump described Montenegrins as “very aggressive.” A writer familiar with the country couldn’t disagree more.
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A starter kit for escaping into the world.
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Credit The 52 Places Traveler: A Road (and River) Trip Through Western Germany
A four-day loop through the German states of Baden-Württemberg, Rheinland-Pfalz and Hessen was made all the better by unexpected company.
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Credit The 52 Places Traveler: The Trickiness of Being a Woman in Tangier
This thriving Moroccan city — and its sense of lawlessness and anything-goes ethos — has inspired Western men for decades. Traveling while female, though, proved to be a challenge.
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Credit The 52 Places Traveler: Feeling Like an Insider, Finally, in Spain
In the charming city of Seville and the wine region of Ribera del Duero, our columnist finds a culture perfectly suited to her natural rhythms.
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Credit The 52 Places Traveler: Summer in France, in Two Very Different Ways
Our columnist visits Megève, a gorgeous Alpine resort town, and Arles, fast becoming a cultural center.
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Credit The 52 Places Traveler: In Tallinn and Vilnius, the Complexities of Independence
Our columnist gets a taste of two beautiful, complicated Baltic cities — each a capital celebrating the 100th anniversary of its country’s independence.
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Credit Where Fairies Are Real. (Just Squint.)
Living among us are hundreds of fairy gardeners, who maintain a sense of childlike wonder and whimsy by embracing miniature gardening with fairies, gnomes and other mythical figurines.
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Credit They’ve ‘Seen Things’
A group in Los Angeles has attracted U.F.O. enthusiasts from all over the world. They’ve formed together around the common question: What are these things in the sky, exactly, and how can they know more about them?
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Credit A Village in India Where Clean Living Became a Tourist Attraction
Mawlynnong, a village in northeastern India, attracts throngs of visitors eager for a slice of village life, lush gardens and a tradition of cleanliness.
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Credit Meet New Orleans’s All-Female Biker Club
With stilettos and magenta-hued burnouts, the Caramel Curves are hard to miss on the riding scene.
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Credit Nascar’s Future Depends on These 5-Year-Olds
For families whose children harbor racing aspirations, quarter-midget tracks offer one of the earliest possible introductions to motor sports — leading some children to race before they can read.
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Credit Five Tips to Give Kids Some Culture and a Vacation at the Same Time
Traveling with the whole family is a great way to open your children's eyes to a world beyond their front door — but that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun, too. Here’s how.
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Credit Even on Urban Excursions, Finding Mother Nature's Charms
Nature should and can fit into your next city getaway. Here are some tips on how to make it happen.
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Credit 5 Simple Tips to Help Vegetarian or Vegan Travelers Eat Well, Anywhere
Traveling while vegetarian or vegan can be a challenge, but with a few tips and a little tech, you can roam freely, eat well and not have to worry about going hungry.
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Credit 4 Tips for Protecting Your Trip During Hurricane Season
As soon as a hurricane is named, it’s too late to purchase travel insurance, so planning well in advance for potential disruptions is essential.
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Credit Two for the Road in 80 Countries (and Counting)
A Seattle couple near retirement in 2013 decided to globe trot full-time. So far, Michael and Debbie Campbell have visited 80 countries. The fifth anniversary of their journey in July seemed like a good time to check in.
