You may have trouble finding accommodations or tickets to events in Paris, but other destinations around France are hosting sports like soccer, sailing, basketball and surfing.
Category: Travel and Vacations
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A Local’s Guide to Antwerp, Belgium
Five locals — including three of Belgium’s most influential designers — share their favorite stores, museums, restaurants and more.
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Venice Implements Entry Fee to Deter Tourists
Venice’s first day of charging a fee to enter the historic center went mostly smoothly, but there were some protests and polemics.
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Help! Megabus Canceled My Trip But Won’t Refund the Booking Fee.
A traveler spent $53.98 to reserve a bus ride from Philadelphia to Boston. But the company canceled the trip and returned only $49.99, prompting an 18-month fight over a principle.
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Venice Access Fee: What to Know Before Your Day Trip
Venice is trying to mitigate overtourism with a small fee on busy days. City leaders hope it will make visitors more aware of the city’s fragility.
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What to Know About the New Rules on Airline Refunds and ‘Junk’ Fees
The Biden administration will require airlines to automatically refund fares when flights are canceled or delayed and to reveal more about extra fees before booking. Here’s what passengers can expect.
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Tracing the Long, Winding Path of an Ancient Roman Aqueduct
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.
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Was Shakespeare Really Born in This Stratford-upon-Avon House?
Every year, millions flock to Stratford-upon-Avon, England, to visit the house known as Shakespeare’s Birthplace. But was he really born there? A whole industry depends on it.
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What to Know Before Booking a National Park Trip This Summer
Additional routes in popular parks now require reservations, the annual pass gets a big change, Juneteenth is now a new free entrance day and more changes for 2024.
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A Major Sea Turtle Nesting Site, on Bijagos Islands, Is Worlds Away From Crowds
Green sea turtles swim hundreds of miles to nest on a spectacular West African archipelago. Getting there is quite a journey for humans, too.
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Tips for Parents on Kids Flying Solo and Free of Stress
It’s a complicated process to have your child fly unaccompanied. But life sometimes leaves no other option — and flying alone may be an exciting adventure for your little one.
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In Mexico, 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.