36 Hours in Seattle


Beyond the museum-studded central districts, three colorful neighborhoods encapsulate the Emerald City’s natural beauty, history and vibrant culture.


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Want a Rich, Rustic Taste of Spain? Head for the Hills of La Rioja.


A drive through rolling vineyards will take you to 5 family-run restaurants where you’ll find flavorful, affordable dishes you can linger over for hours.


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Another Icon-of-the-Seas-Style Megaship? Make That 3 More.


Royal Caribbean and other companies are aggressively building over-the-top ships. “Today’s cruisezillas make the Titanic look like a small fishing boat,” noted one sustainability specialist.


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4,000 Miles, 6 Small Towns: A Whistle-Stop Tour of America


Most people who ride Amtrak’s Empire Builder route between Chicago and Seattle watch the heartland whiz by. Our writer hopped off to explore a few remarkable places you might otherwise miss.


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What’s the Best Way to Explore Kenya? Join a Local Hiking Club.


The author sought an authentic experience, and found it in Lets Drift, “an exuberant Kenyan-centered enterprise” of people living in and near Nairobi.


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36 Hours in Denver


Explore city trails, see a concert under the stars or admire the snow-capped Front Range from a rooftop bar in Colorado’s capital.


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Cycling the Western Balkans: A Wild, Yet Welcoming, Mountain Tour


High temperatures and higher mountains were no match for our author and her companion as they biked the Tran Dinarica, a new cycling route that winds through eight countries in the remote Dinaric Alps.


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‘The Demand Is Unstoppable’: Can Barcelona Survive Mass Tourism?


This summer, thousands of local protesters in the Spanish city denounced overtourism. With more crowds expected for the America’s Cup, we visited the areas where tensions are highest.


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How to Choose a Volunteer Trip


Hoping to leave a place better than you found it? Here’s what to look for when signing up for a program that combines purpose with travel.


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From Nova Scotia to Montreal: Driving Solo (and on a Budget) in a ‘Relocation’ R.V. Rental


When rental companies need to move their vehicles, they frequently offer one-way trips at a steep discount. Our Frugal Traveler snapped up a deal that took her through eastern Canada.


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Not Hollywood Royalty? Here’s How to Enjoy Lake Como on the Cheap.


Stars like George Clooney frequent this scenic corner of northern Italy, but you might be surprised by how affordable it can be. Here’s an insider’s guide.


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Roam With Cowboys and Flamingos in France’s Wild, Wild South


Horses, bulls and birds of all types live among the pink marshes of the Camargue, a rugged landscape shaped by the relentless push and pull of sea and river.


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How to Avoid Rental Car Toll Fees


Using the rental company’s transponder can rack up hefty charges, but there are workarounds, from apps to paying by mail.


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Help! I’ve Been Ripped Off. I Want My Money Back!


Our columnist addresses a case of wire fraud, a credit card scheme and a dubious website — just three examples of the types of reader woe that regularly surface in the Tripped Up inbox.


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Wild, Beautiful and Overlooked: Southern Sardinia Is Ready to Share Its Essence


As travelers discover the Mediterranean charms of this island region, with its idyllic beaches and buzzing capital, locals are hoping to avoid the crowds suffocating so many other Italian destinations.


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If You Can Do It, You Can Do It at Night


Travel adventures, from goat hikes to snorkeling, get even better when they’re done under the stars.


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With Solitude and Untouched Nature, the Quieter Corners of the Adirondacks Beckon


New York’s Adirondack Park draws more than 12 million visitors each year, but most don’t venture far from the park’s population centers. Here’s where to go to avoid the crowds.


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