On Sunday, activists in Barcelona, Lisbon and other hot spots plan to take to the streets to voice their concerns about “touristification.”
Category: Travel and Vacations
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Juneteenth 2025: Events to Celebrate Black History Across the U.S.
The federal holiday, celebrated on June 19, is embraced as a nationwide celebration of Black history. Here’s how and where to partake.
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6 Hidden Shops in New York Worth Visiting
Hand-forged armor. Prehistoric bones. Music that’s never been digitized. This isn’t retail — it’s an invitation-only obsession.
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Sumba is Twice the Size of Bali and Not Nearly as Loud or Crowded
Just an hour away from the more famous vacation spot, the island does not have traffic jams, digital nomads or DJ parties. It does have deserted beaches, surfing spots and a low-key charm.
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How to Find the Best Travel Bargains
The key is to adopt an “off-travel” mind-set and use off-season, off-peak, off-road and other offbeat strategies.
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The Travel Writer’s Dilemma: Share, or Gatekeep?
In today’s overtouristed world, should a professional traveler broadcast his discoveries or hide them away?
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Paris Is Filled With Art and Museums. Here Are 3 Hidden Collections.
In this city of endless museums and galleries, here are some sequestered collections filled with rarities.
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Is It OK for Your Kids to ‘Rot’ all Summer?
Some parents are choosing to forgo high-intensity camps and activities for their children in favor of weeks of unplanned time. Call it “kid rotting.”
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DCA Is Halting Flights for Trump’s Military Parade. Here’s What to Know.
Some flights near Washington will be suspended on June 14 to accommodate military flyovers and fireworks displays. Here’s how it might affect travelers.
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An Airline Lost My Mom’s Wheelchair and Won’t Pay Up. Help!
Workers said the transport chair was sent to baggage claim. An AirTag later showed it miles away. Who’s at fault when checked items vanish from the carousel?
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America’s Summer Hot Spots Wonder: Will the Vacationers Still Come?
Despite signs that consumers are pulling back on some spending, businesses are cautiously hopeful about domestic tourism this summer season.
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Another ‘Gomorrah’ TV Series About the Mob? Some in Naples Say ‘Basta.’
With another “Gomorrah” spinoff being filmed, some Neapolitans say they’re fed up with all the shows portraying the “malavita,” or the lawless life. “Why must only bad things be said about us?”