The Weird, Mystic Pull of Southwest England
The area is a place of pilgrimage for late-model would-be knights of the Round Table, as well as mystical seekers of many stripes.
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36 Hours in Bergen, Norway
Before setting off for nearby fjords and waterfalls, explore the cultural scene and Nordic cuisine of this beguiling coastal city.
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An Untamed Island Meets Its Match
The rugged nature of Horn Island in the Gulf of Mexico made it Walter Anderson’s muse. A few generations after his death, rising seas will likely subsume it whole.
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Revisiting My Hong Kong, 20 Years After the British Left
As the city changed, I met a friend who came to define my time there. When I returned to search for him, it awakened the ghosts of my youth.
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Guide
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Here’s our shortcut to packing the right way: how to find the best suitcase, minimize your load, pack what you need on a beach trip or a business trip and cut down on wrinkles.
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CreditSpencer Platt/Getty Images T.S.A. Testing 2 Technologies to Speed Airport Screening
The agency is trying three-dimensional bag screening and biometric fingerprint identification to make the security process faster.
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Celebrating the country's 150th birthday? Here are five stories to get you thinking about taking a trip there.
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CreditJeremy Bittermann for The New York Times Where the Ping-Pong Scene Never Sleeps
In Portland, Ore., a city that takes its leisure seriously, several bars feature table tennis as a central attraction.
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CreditAndy Haslam for The New York Times In Paris, a Hotel With a History Gets a Stylish Makeover
The Hôtel de Crillon dates to the 18th century. After an extensive renovation, there is more light and less formality.
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Credit Kimpton, a Boutique Hotel Pioneer, Sets Its Sights on Europe
Mike DeFrino, the Kimpton chief executive, says the expanding brand emphasizes the “social experience” of its restaurants, wine hours and coffee in the lobby.
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There are thousands of getaways to explore this year. Here are some ideas to get you started.
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One block west of Dublin’s Grafton Street lies a mix of happening independent boutiques, cafes and galleries in what is known as the Creative Quarter.
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It’s shaping up to be a record-breaking year for summer travel. A guide to what you need to know for a smooth vacation.
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CreditGregory Nelson/Australian Broadcasting Corporation Postcard From Australia: Where Some See Souvenirs and Slang, a Race-in-America Reporter Sees Stereotypes
On location with John Eligon for the filming of an eye-opening documentary. Plus an exclusive video exchange with Aboriginal journalist Stan Grant.
