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Category: Travel and Vacations
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Gardens of Stone, Moss, Sand: 4 Moments of Zen in Kyoto
The city’s dry gardens seem timeless, but as these relatively new versions show, their design is still evolving. They offer spots for quiet contemplation in an increasingly overtouristed city.
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Gardens of Stone, Moss, Sand: 4 Moments of Zen in Kyoto
The city’s dry gardens seem timeless, but as these relatively new versions show, their design is still evolving. They offer spots for quiet contemplation in an increasingly overtouristed city.
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Hunting the Northern Lights in Iceland
The country markets itself as a destination to see the northern lights — especially this year, which is a peak time for solar activity. But they can be elusive, as one writer recently found.
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Preparing for a Total Solar Eclipse in Northern Maine
Businesses and planning committees are eager for visitors, but some in remote Aroostook County are not sure how they feel about lying smack in the path of totality.
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As the Rio Grande Dries Up, Canoeing Near Big Bend National Park Gets Harder
Canoeing the Rio Grande near Big Bend National Park can be magical. But as the river dries, it’s getting harder to find where a boat will actually float.
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In New Zealand, Experiencing the Miracle of Flight Anew
The country’s domestic airlines play a crucial role in connectivity. But for the casual flier, even the journey is captivating.
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Hidden Cameras: What Travelers Need to Know
We talked to security and privacy experts about Airbnb’s new ban on surveillance cameras, your privacy rights and how to find a hidden camera.
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Hidden Cameras: What Travelers Need to Know
We talked to security and privacy experts about Airbnb’s new ban on surveillance cameras, your privacy rights and how to find a hidden camera.
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A Mexican Drug Cartel Targets Retirees and Their Timeshares
One of Mexico’s most powerful criminal groups, Jalisco New Generation, runs call centers that offer to buy retirees’ vacation properties. Then, they empty their victims’ bank accounts.
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Iceland’s Tourism Suffers Amid a Belching Volcano and Flowing Lava
In a country that relies heavily on visitors, hotels faced repeated evacuations, and one resort was temporarily shut.
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The Terrifying Allure of Mona Island
Why had immigrants, seekers and pilgrims been drawn for centuries to the treacherous shores of Mona Island? I set off to find out.