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Colombia's Coffee Region: Wax Palms, Painted Towns and Fincas
Best Time to Visit Egypt: Temples, Nile Cruises and the Red Sea
New Zealand's South Island: Fiords, Glaciers and Alpine Lakes
10 Things to Do in Budapest
Nigeria Beyond the Headlines: Lagos, Calabar and Sacred Groves
Themes
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What Is a Ryokan? How to Stay at a Traditional Japanese Inn
Where to See the Northern Lights: Six Places Under the Aurora
Plenty of travelers fly north for the aurora and see only clouds. These six places, from Alaska to Arctic Norway, give you the best odds, each in its own way.
How to Visit Machu Picchu: Tickets, Circuits and Timing
You can no longer treat Machu Picchu as a place you simply arrive at. The official ticket is tied to a circuit, a clock time, and the name in your passport, and the rest of the trip has to follow that choice.
Europe's Great Food Markets: Boqueria to Borough
Some of Europe's best meals happen under market roofs, not white tablecloths. Here are halls worth planning a morning around.
Travel Styles
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What Is a Repositioning Cruise? Routes, Prices and the Catch
Twice a year, cruise ships have to move between seasons, and the lines sell the trip as a cruise of its own. Here is how repositioning cruises work, when they sail and whether one is right for you.
America's Most Scenic Train Rides: 7 Routes Worth the Time
Some of the best views in the United States cannot be seen from any road. These are the train routes where the window is the whole point, from Colorado's canyons to the shores of Lake Champlain.
The Best Beaches in Puerto Rico, Coast by Coast
Four coasts, no passport and dozens of nonstop flights from the mainland. The trick is knowing which Puerto Rico beach to pick for the season you travel, and which ones look better than they swim.
Luxury in the Canadian Rockies: Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper
The railway hotels that opened the Rockies to wealthy travelers are still the frame for a high-end trip. The lakes, the park pass, and the short summer season decide how that luxury actually feels.
Travel Tips
See all travel tipsCan You Drink the Water in Costa Rica? Where the Tap Is Safe
Costa Rica has some of the most reliable tap water in Latin America, but not everywhere. Here is how the country's water system works, what the official sources say, and where we would reach for a filter instead.
Pickpockets and Tourist Scams in Europe: The Tricks to Know
The petition, the friendship bracelet, the helpful stranger with a tissue: Europe's tourist scams follow scripts that barely change from city to city. Here is how they work, and how to keep them from working on you.
UK ETA for U.S. Citizens: Cost, How to Apply and Who Needs One
Since February 2026, Americans can be turned away at the gate if they fly to London without a new digital permission. Here is what the UK ETA is, what it costs and the rules that catch travelers out.
Are Red-Eye Flights Worth It?
A late departure can look like a gift: you travel while you would have been asleep and land with a whole day ahead. The overnight option has a real cost, and it is not the same on every route.
