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Around the world, cows are celebrated in many different ways. There are parades and festivals, and people costume, paint and honor their bovine friends for their many gifts and companionship. Illustrator Cat...
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HONG KONG — A steady stream of young Chinese tourists stops by a seaside cafe in Hong Kong’s Kennedy Town to take pictures of the harbor — but only for a moment.Many...
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Traveling has always come with complications. Our By The Way Concierge column will take your travel dilemmas to the experts to help you navigate the new normal. Want to see your question...
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On Tuesday morning last week, Italian police officers confronted a 19-year-old tourist at the Leaning Tower of Pisa — not for taking a criminally clichéd photo pretending to prop up the tower,...
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correctionAn earlier version of this column misstated that Tom Stuker sells or trades frequent-flier miles. He redeems them through United Airlines. The column has been updated.So you’re going to fly this summer?...
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Yearning to break free from their cubicles, Americans who can work remotely are looking to relocate to locations such as the hilly streets of Lisbon, the beaches of Spain and the resorts...
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In places such as Japan and Western Europe, trains can be the most efficient way to travel. There are no airport arrivals hours before departure, fewer tedious security procedures and minimized chances...
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When Jeff Blaustein flew from Anguilla to Boston recently, he already knew what to expect when he connected from his international flight through Miami.“A long line at customs,” says Blaustein, a retired...
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Indonesia is the latest country to dangle a lure for foreigners seeking to live abroad — but you better check your bank account before plotting a new life on the beaches of...
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After refraining from traveling because of the pandemic, I’m starting to exercise those muscles again. This time around, my boyfriend and I decided to approach it in a different way. We wanted...
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RIO DE JANEIRO — Before the coronavirus pandemic forced the city to cancel Carnival and New Year’s celebrations, Rio de Janeiro regularly teemed with international tourists. But in 2021, when visitors became...
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If you’ve been to an airport lately, you may have noticed that travel is back in (nearly) full swing. Transportation Security Administration officers are screening just about as many people as they...
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Countries around the world have eased entry requirements for international travelers, but many still require coronavirus tests or proof of vaccination to enter. And for some, not just any proof will do.Depending...
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Bali scrapped its quarantine requirement for fully vaccinated international visitors Monday, allowing foreign tourists to enter Indonesia’s island destination without self-isolating.Luhut Pandjaitan, the coordinating minister for maritime affairs and investment, said at...
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Shutterstock An aerial view of the harbor on the island of Ponza. The island is connected by daily ferries from Anzio, Terracina and Formia — all on the Rome-Naples train line. If...
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The fantasy of trekking around the world to find yourself never fails to inspire. But the reality is typically less glamorous. You’re probably more likely to experience a food-borne illness or catch...
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In 2013, the journalist estimated seven years for the trip. He realized he needed more time. Paul Salopek Journalist Paul Salopek took this photo of guides and walking partners in 2017 as...
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Emily Gillespie For The Washington Post A boat coasts along the Huallaga River at sunset near the Peruvian town of Yurimaguas, the starting point for a trip down the Amazon to Iquitos....
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