Luxurious rail cars offer countryside views with a range of cultural itineraries and budgets.Japan’s public transportation is known for its punctuality, efficiency and high-quality service, which means train travel is a great...
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For some travelers, the mere thought of packing a carry-on bag can sour even the most potent vacation anticipation. But packing light can also be a creative endeavor that helps build excitement...
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On San Andres, a small Colombian island in an archipelago off the Caribbean coast of Nicaragua, counting the blues in the famous “Sea of Seven Colors” is on every visitor’s to-do list....
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Expert advice from professional travelers on what to bring and where to put it.Ask any frequent traveler their rules for a trip, and you’ll likely hear the same advice: Never check a...
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Frugal strategies — like traveling where the dollar is strong and sampling unsung destinations — help make the most of your budget.While others focus on New Year’s resolutions, my family and I...
Lengthy layovers, lost bags and last-minute panic: Elaine Glusac has experienced it all (and then some) as the Frugal Traveler columnist.Times Insider explains who we are and what we do and delivers...
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Steven Valdez thought he recognized the woman in the Medellín park. Chatting, the two realized they had matched on the dating platform Tinder. They exchanged numbers and made plans.On their date last...
Around the globe, travelers are looking to get beyond superficial interactions with Native cultures for more in-depth experiences, like tours led by Indigenous guides and stays at Native-owned lodges.For visitors to New...
The horror story goes something like this: A family returns from a trip abroad, and the glow from the vacation has barely begun to fade when a cellphone bill with hundreds —...
A few months ago, we asked you for your favorite travel tips. Here are some standouts that could help make everyone’s next trip a bit better.The next time you’re on a plane,...
A golden retriever convention, flight etiquette rules and great walks from around the world: Here’s what readers loved this year.Another year in travel, another 12 months of meltdowns and debacles. As one...
Our columnist begs you to avoid middlemen, get promises in writing and stop expecting perfection in an imperfect world.Dear Travelers,Seth here — writing to you to gripe this time, rather than the...
Can a thrifty traveler afford this “end-of-the-road” Florida hot spot? Getting around on a rented bike and staying in a four-person dorm room helps.Three hours into my latest visit to Key West,...
We’ve all seen misbehavior while traveling — and some of us have even been that tourist. But every misstep can lead to a lesson, so we asked readers to share their stories.Sometimes...
Airfares to many popular destinations have recently fallen to their lowest levels in months, and even holiday travel is far cheaper than it was last year, providing some welcome relief to consumers...
To reduce emissions, he took five trains, nine buses, two ferries, two taxis, one shared car and one police convoy to reach a research site.Getting from the northern German city of Kiel...
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Q: My bathroom habits are pretty regular at home, but as soon as I leave for a trip, constipation hits. Why am I always backed up on vacation, and what can I...
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Michael Hession/NYT WirecutterUpgrade pickThis app puts a textbook-like emphasis on grammar and offers one key feature that Duolingo doesn’t: classes with human instructors.Buying OptionsBabbel’s approach to learning is different from the other...
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After a painful breakup, the author travels to Provence for a language immersion homestay and learns the value of facing up to mistakes.When I booked a one-on-one intensive language program in France,...
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The idea of a walking holiday — a long-distance journey on foot, during which you lodge overnight and carry just enough clothing, food and water for each day’s stretch — has long...
