How to Choose a Restaurant When You’re Traveling


Don’t waste another meal at a tourist-trap restaurant. Four food writers share tips for eating like an in-the-know local in an unfamiliar city.


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36 Hours in Dresden, Germany


History never feels out of reach in the capital of Saxony, lush with avant-garde art, restored Baroque architecture and one of Europe’s oldest Christmas markets.


Evan Rail and Andreas Meichsner | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure

Why Is the ‘City of Baths’ Running Out of Bathhouses?


In Budapest, political disputes and aging infrastructure have led to cascading problems, and prolonged closings, at several of the city’s beloved baths.


Tas Tóbiás | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure

The Secret Life of a Ski Resort


Before skiers and riders and hit the slopes, a team works from dusk to dawn to prepare the mountain. We went behind the scenes to see how they do it.


Elisabeth Vincentelli and Ruth Fremson | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure

36 Hours in San Antonio


Stroll a 15-mile riverside promenade, eat street-style tacos and dance to Tejano and cumbia music in this big Texan city with a small-town feel.


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Want to Save Money on Skiing? Here Are 6 Ways to Pay Less


A multimountain pass is great if you use it enough. New programs are aimed at more casual skiers, offering discounts without the high initial price tag.


Cindy Hirschfeld | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure

6 Ski Clinics to Up Your On-Mountain Game


Multiday clinics offer focused instruction and camaraderie on the slopes and at après-ski. Here, a half dozen that will improve your skills.


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The Thai Island Escape That’s an Antidote to ‘White Lotus’ Frenzy


While crowds flock to Koh Samui with its five-star resorts and thong-thronged beaches, Koh Lan, within two hours of Bangkok, offers an alternative.


Finn-Olaf Jones and Lauren DeCicca | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure

All the Canals and Charm of Amsterdam. None of the Crowds.


Leiden, a city whose university is often called the Oxford of the Netherlands, features museums, gardens, murals and plenty of ways to stretch your mind.


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