36 Hours in Lyon, France


Dine in rustic restaurants, ride a funicular for panoramic views and hunt for treasures at a sprawling flea market in France’s third-largest city.


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24 Hours in Mumbai With an Airline Pilot


Flight crews see the world in 24- to 48-hour bites between international flights. On this trip, the stop is the crowded city on India’s west coast.


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Stepping Into a Hidden World in the Everglades


“Tree islands” deep in a sea of grass once helped Native Americans elude capture by U.S. troops. A tour of these refuges reveals a rich culture and a new risk: rising water.


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How a Refuge on Rails Inspired Jazz Classics


For Duke Ellington, Count Basie and Louis Armstrong, even their fame couldn’t fully protect them from the terrifying violence of Jim Crow. But the railroad, particularly the elegant Pullman sleeping car, provided a “home away from home.”


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4 Can’t-Miss Towns in an Often Overlooked Corner of Japan


Kyushu, often passed over by international visitors, is rich in crafts, history and culture. Here are four destinations to consider.


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Riding the Rails, Literally, on a Pedal-Powered Bike


Rail-biking uses specially designed vehicles that are pedaled along disused railway lines. It’s easy and fun and uses existing tracks for recreation. One writer gave it a try in the Catskills.


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A Cheapskate in Manhattan


Pop-up art, cheap theater tickets, Chinese food and a well-situated, if noisy, hotel: How to see Manhattan (and a bit of Brooklyn) on a budget.


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Our Boundless Love for Big Sur May Be Killing It


Some 90 percent of the economy in this coastal California region relies on visitors. But overtourism, the high cost of living and most worrisome, the effects of global warming, create a future of uncertainty.


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A Psychic and a Skeptic Walk Into a Vortex


On a trip to Sedona, Ariz., a writer tries to understand her mystically inclined mother’s beliefs with the help of crystals, meditation and visits to the area’s supposed celestial portals.


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Caves, Waterfalls and Loretta Lynn’s Ranch: Three Day Trips From Nashville


Fall is the perfect time to take excursions from bustling Music City into the surrounding countryside, where a variety of natural and cultural adventures await.


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Learning a Language, and a Few Life Lessons, in France


After a painful break up, the author travels to Provence for a language immersion homestay and learns the value of facing up to mistakes.


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Aubrey Plaza’s Wilmington


The acerbic star of “The White Lotus” and “My Old Ass” is enthusiastic about her often-overshadowed Delaware hometown, which she calls a “magical little gem.”


Steven Kurutz | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure

Tourism Has Rebounded Worldwide. But Not in Hong Kong.


In 2018, Hong Kong received a record 65 million tourists. In 2023, it welcomed a little more than half that.


Christine Chung | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure

36 Hours in the Berkshires


Take a road trip across this mountainous region of western Massachusetts, popping into breweries, art galleries and pizzerias, as its landscape erupts in autumnal glory.


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Help! My Flight to Tokyo Was Canceled, and All I Got Was a Lousy Mileage Refund


What were Japan Airlines’ obligations when a first-class passenger asked to be rebooked onto a competitor’s flight?


Seth Kugel | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure

5 Irresistible Fall Train Trips


Why navigate crowded roads to get your fill of autumn colors when you can ride the rails and enjoy gorgeous scenery you can’t see from the highway?


Julie Weed | NYTimes Travel | Disclosure

To Really See Peru, Hop on (and Off) the Bus


Most travelers fly between cities like Lima, Cuzco and Arequipa, but if you want to explore beaches, deserts and mountains at your own pace, try a hop-on, hop-off bus.


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36 Hours in Edinburgh


Fall is the ideal time to explore the ruggedly beautiful Scottish capital, which turns 900 this year.


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Visiting a Disney Park? Here’s How to Spend Less Time in Line.


Long waits can take a bite out of the magic at places like Walt Disney World and Disneyland. There are ways to speed things up, but be prepared to pay more.


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5 Halloween Film Festivals Worth Traveling For


It’s October, and horror movie festivals scratch both the weekend getaway and scare-the-bejesus-out-of-you itch. A guide to some worth checking out.


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