Smartphones have become an indispensable part of any trip abroad. How you can use maps, social media and more without racking up international roaming fees.
Category: Travel and Vacations
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A Train Trip Through Malaysia, With Stops for Snorkeling and Wildlife Safaris
Plus: celestial jewelry, a new restaurant in the Himalayas and more recommendations from T Magazine.
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In Europe, a Rail Renaissance is Underway
Amid concerns about climate change, demand for rail service is strong, and both governments and private investors are trying to keep up. Even Eurostar may see competition on its London-Paris route.
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How Darwin Found Inspiration on the Cape Verde Islands
Most travelers following in Darwin’s footsteps go to the Galápagos. But it was here, on a rocky island off the coast of West Africa, that the young naturalist was said to have found his calling.
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Read Your Way Through Utah
Utah is a place of paradoxes, full of terrible beauty and complicated history. The writer Terry Tempest Williams recommends books to help you explore the state’s many facets.
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5 Must-See Festivals in Asia This Winter
Catch a mountain trout on a frozen South Korean river, witness a fiery pelting of devotees in Taiwan or find your cold-weather bliss in a Japanese snow maze.
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A Pilgrimage to the Land of Giuseppe Verdi
A critic whose love of the operas of Giuseppe Verdi goes back nearly 60 years traveled to northern Italy to visit the places that shaped the man and his music.
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Readers Share Their Best Personal Travel Hacks
A few months ago, we asked you for your favorite travel tips. Here are some standouts that could help make everyone’s next trip a bit better.
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How Life at Sea’s 3-Year Cruise Unraveled
The Life at Sea cruise was supposed to be the ultimate bucket-list experience: 382 port calls worldwide over 1,095 days. The only thing missing was a trip-worthy ship.
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Eiffel Tower Closes for Labor Action on Creator’s Anniversary
Tourists could not ascend the tower on Wednesday, the 100th anniversary of the death of Gustave Eiffel, the civil engineer after whom it was named.
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The 8 Most-Read Travel Stories of 2023
A golden retriever convention, flight etiquette rules and great walks from around the world: Here’s what readers loved this year.