Category: Travel and Vacations

Black Soldiers Cycled 1,900 Miles Across the U.S. So He Did, Too.

The New York Times – Travel:
A remarkable journey from Montana to St. Louis by 20 Black infantrymen in 1897 seemed doomed to obscurity until Erick Cedeño, a bicyclist, retraced their journey.
Skiing Town to Town in a Magical Corner of Vermont

The New York Times – Travel:
A 12-mile cross-country trek takes the writer through a winter wonderland to the town of Craftsbury, where an innovative center is dedicated to “sports, sustainability and stewardship.”
Delta Pilots Approve Contract Raising Pay by 34%

The New York Times – Travel:
The agreement could affect ongoing negotiations between pilots’ unions and other large airlines.
Going Once, Going Twice: How to Bid on a First-Class Seat

The New York Times – Frugal Traveler:
Fliers on some airlines can upgrade at a discounted rate to avoid what could be a cramped flight. With some cruise ships and even Amtrak getting in on the act, is bidding up worth it?
Strikes in Europe Are Leaving Some Travelers Stranded. What You Need to Know.

The New York Times – Travel:
As workers in Europe protest low wages and adverse working conditions, travelers may find themselves having to contend with disruptions. Experts offer some tips.
C.S. Lewis’s Oxford: Where the Lion and the Witch Met the Hobbit

The New York Times – Travel:
Discovering the Oxford where C.S. Lewis, the writer of over 30 books, including the “Chronicles of Narnia” series, found faith, inspiration and a life-changing friendship with J.R.R. Tolkien.
It’s the Cool Season in Death Valley

The New York Times – Travel:
Scorching summer temperatures are fearsome in this national park, but winter and early spring offer visitors a chance to appreciate a stunning landscape of snow-capped peaks, salt flats, winding canyons and volcanic hills.
In Vail, 2,000 Black Skiers and Snowboarders Hit the Slopes

The New York Times – Travel:
The National Brotherhood of Skiers recently observed 50 years of camaraderie on the slopes with parties, parades, s’mores and, of course, skiing and snowboarding.
Mushroom Boom: How to Plan a Foraging Adventure on the West Coast

The New York Times – Travel:
Thanks to an unusually wet winter, mushroom hunters in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond will be greatly rewarded. Here’s a primer for first-timers.
Joshua Bell’s London

The New York Times – Travel:
The celebrated violinist recommends five spots in Britain’s capital, a city he’s visited some 70 times since the 1980s.
Greenland Wants You to Visit. But Not All at Once.

The New York Times – Travel:
The Arctic island, renowned for its glaciers and fjords, is expanding airports and hotels to energize its economy, even as it tries to avoid the pitfalls of overtourism.
Help! The Law Says Lufthansa Owes Me Money, but I Can’t Collect.

The New York Times – Travel:
The European Union has strict rules about refunds for flight cancellations and delays, but the German airline has racked up complaints about its willingness to make things right. Our columnist faces down the bureaucracy.