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The Aqua Marcia was the longest of the city’s aqueducts, running nearly 60 miles from its source in the countryside to the heart of ancient Rome. The author followed its course, above and below ground. David Laskin | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure

Standby Cruising: A New Option for Bargain Seekers

Are you a flexible traveler? Holland America’s standby cruises may be for you. The cost: $49 a day, excluding fees, taxes and extras. The catch: It might be a hair-raising, last-minute scramble. Elaine Glusac | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure

The Maya Train Will Get You to All of Yucatán’s Best Spots. But Not Yet.

In December, the train began running on its first route through Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula. On a five-day journey a few months later, the author encountered enthusiasm, and scheduling hiccups. Elisabeth Malkin | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure

Avoiding Altitude Sickness: How to Enjoy the Mountains Safely

Headaches, nausea and insomnia can spoil a ski trip or trek, and in extreme cases, the thin air can even be dangerous. Here’s how you can reduce symptoms, and what warning signs to watch for. Megan McCrea | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure

A Japanese Village Wants Tourists to Come for Heat, Soot and Steel

To lure visitors, residents of Yoshida, famed for its high-quality steel, are inviting tourists to help produce it. Craig Mod | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure

Chacarita Is Buenos Aires’s Quirkiest Neighborhood. Get There Soon.

Chasing Spirits: Mexico City’s House Museums

Curiosity about the daily lives of the famous draws us to the places they lived. In Coyoacán it’s possible to commune with the ghosts of Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, Leon Trotsky and more.

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