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Your bags may be ready to go, but do you really have everything you need? Here are some apps that can make your travels smoother, safer and more fun.So you can whip...
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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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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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Exploring a new country can be exhilarating, but that excitement comes with risks. Most of the nearly 100 million Americans who traveled abroad in 2023 didn’t deal with anything more than stomach...
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Does this annoying American rant sound familiar?“Call this a govment! Why, just look at it and see what it’s like. … They call that govment! A man can’t get his rights in...
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Does this annoying American rant sound familiar?“Call this a govment! Why, just look at it and see what it’s like. … They call that govment! A man can’t get his rights in...
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For sleeping in dubious places, I recommend a silk sheet sack from REI. This 4.7-ounce piece of cloth is like a sleeping bag but much tinier, and I use it if I...
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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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We spoke with Americans who are packing up and moving out.Good evening! Lots of people muse about leaving the country if an election doesn’t go their way. My colleague, Ronda Kaysen, who...
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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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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...
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A 30-percent-off Black Friday sale on a cruise aboard a yacht meant off-season sailing and being prepared for the unexpected.As Croatians tell the story, the Greek hero Odysseus was shipwrecked and held...
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Let’s face it: Traveling with little kids can be a slog. But a lightweight, compact, easy-to-install travel car seat is one tool that can make trips a bit easier.We’ve tested 17 travel...
