Austria and Germany abound with popular resorts called thermen where getting the full sauna experience typically means having to take it all off.
Category: Travel and Vacations
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The Ultimate Product Placement: Thailand on ‘The White Lotus’
Season 3 of the hit HBO series is being shot in the lush Southeast Asian country, which is betting financial incentives given to the production will pay off in increased tourism numbers.
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Finding Great Coffee in Ho Chi Minh City
In this hectic, bustling city, there’s a cafe for every coffee acolyte. Here are seven places where you can try egg coffee and other Vietnamese specialties.
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How to Pack for a Two-Week Trip With One Small Suitcase
Expert advice from professional travelers on what to bring and where to put it.
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Scammed Out of $3,100 on a Booking.com Rental: Tripped Up
Following instructions she thought came from Booking.com, a woman wired payment for her planned eight-day stay to a bank account in Bilbao, Spain. It was a scam. She blames the company, but does she also bear some responsibility?
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In Search of Frederick Douglass and Harriet Tubman in Rochester and Auburn, N.Y.
On a snowy trip to Rochester and Auburn, N.Y., a writer explores the cities that Frederick Douglass and Harriet Tubman called home.
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Tips for Renting a Car Abroad
Hitting the open road can be a memorable way to explore a country, but it comes with potentially expensive hazards. Here’s how to navigate some of them.
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Skating on ‘Wild’ Ice in Alaska
When a two-week, high-pressure window of cold, clear weather froze lakes south of Anchorage, adventurous skaters, including our writer, were ready.
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Skating on ‘Wild’ Ice in Alaska
When a two-week, high-pressure window of cold, clear weather froze lakes south of Anchorage, adventurous skaters, including our writer, were ready.
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How Flight Attendants Fought Back Against Sexism in the Airline Industry
Decades ago, “stewardesses” earned less than men, couldn’t get married or gain weight, and had to retire at 32. A key figure in a landmark lawsuit looks back at a not-so-golden era.
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Facial Recognition in Airports: Biometrics Technology Is Expanding
Biometric technology is expanding at airports across the United States — and the world — and transforming the way we move through them, from checking a bag to boarding the plane.
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For Expert Skiers, a Snowy Paradise in Michigan
On Michigan’s remote Upper Peninsula: bottomless powder and nostalgic chairlifts that deliver expert skiers and snowboarders to an ungroomed landscape of snow and more snow.