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CHRISTINE: I haven’t found Costco Travel to be great for the other types of travel that you can book through them, but the cars are pretty sweet.ELAINE: Yeah, that’s true. I know...
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Less than a third of eligible voters turned out for a poll that would have made it easier for foreigners to become citizens, and strengthened labor rights.A referendum that sought to make...
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The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on the impact of making another country your home in retirement.I see many older Northern Europeans retiring to countries like Portugal or Morocco. And I know that some...
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Most Europeans are now required to have an electronic travel authorization, joining visitors from visa-exempt countries including the U.S. and Canada.This article was updated on April 2, 2025, with information about pricing...
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Most of these routes run daily, come at no extravagant cost and have special details that will make your journey comfortable, scenic and memorable.Europe’s railways have rarely inspired as much excitement as...
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For less than $65, the Deutschland-Ticket lets you take a month’s worth of unlimited journeys on the country’s regional trains and local transport systems. It’s a low-cost ticket to explore.In Germany, a...
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From the Lake District in England to a lush island in Japan, here’s a way to travel — and sleep — in style.If you’ve longed to indulge in elegant rail travel, but...
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The trains are destinations in themselves, offering a mix of spectacular sightseeing, onboard dining and glorious open-air observation cars.In the 19th and 20th centuries, railroads revolutionized transportation in North America, permanently accelerating...
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A century after the original golden era of railroads, trains are once again the talk of travel. In Europe, especially, train travel is surging as an environmental alternative to short-haul flights, with...
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Also in the works: streamlined digital booking and Eurostar competition.European passenger rail travel continues to expand, with a flurry of new routes opening and competition heating up on key routes, including on...
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In 2025, travelers who are reluctant to abandon overcrowded hot spots like Barcelona and Lisbon and take advantage of the near euro-dollar parity — which makes traveling to Europe more affordable for...
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Mark your calendar to take advantage of sales, slow periods and the best travel deals.Traveling off-season, booking early, playing with flexible dates and going somewhere off the beaten path are tried-and-true budget...
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Google searches for “best countries to move to” peaked immediately after the election. Here’s what you need to know about digital nomad visas.In the wake of the U.S. election, Americans’ interest in...
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Connie Park/NYT WirecutterTop pickThis durable bag’s clamshell design makes organizing your stuff easy. And its strap design allows you to wear it on your back or carry it in your hand while...
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Connie Park/NYT WirecutterTop pickThis spinner carry-on offers the best balance of size, value, reliability, and durability, plus high-end details. It’s backed by a lifetime warranty.Buying OptionsThis two-wheeled carry-on bag isn’t as maneuverable,...
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Traditional diaper bagsWe previously recommended the Hap Tim Diaper Bag Backpack as a minimally priced option, but we found the Ruvalino bag to be an improvement for about the same price. The...
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In 2018, Hong Kong received a record 65 million tourists. In 2023, it welcomed a little more than half that.Airline ticket giveaways, elaborate drone and pyrotechnic shows, and invitations to thousands of...
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The path to a life in a new country is often paved with complicated visa and residency requirements.Americans can travel to scores of countries without getting a visa in advance, making the...
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’Tis the season for vacations, so let me make my pitch that the best travel is not lounging at a beach resort but rather journeying into a different world. We all need...
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Mention the Orient Express to most people, and you’re likely to conjure up visions of the private five-star luxury train — Belmond’s Venice Simplon-Orient-Express — whose meticulously restored coaches feature every conceivable...
