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Tips to Avoid Stomach Trouble When You Travel

Some people have guts of steel, while others are … a little more sensitive. Here are tips for preventing stomach discomfort and motion sickness on…

How Well Does Apple’s Live Translation Work for Japanese? I Tested It in Tokyo.

A non-Japanese-speaking first-time visitor used Apple’s new in-ear translation feature to connect with locals at bars, sushi classes and even a fire ritual.

6 Dude Ranches Where You Can Saddle Up and Unplug

All-inclusive guest ranches let you connect with nature, as well as your inner cowpoke, on the trail, around the campfire and under the starry skies.

Seven of the Best State Parks in the U.S., According to New York Times Readers

Last spring, when we recommended five state parks to visit, readers told us we had missed some of their favorites. So here are a few…

Tips to Learn a Foreign Language Before You Travel

Speaking — even trying to speak — a language will help open doors on your next trip, and achieving a “survival level” might be easier…

Rethinking a Trip to Yellowstone or Zion? Here Are 5 State Parks to Visit Instead.

With popular destinations like Yellowstone and Zion hit hard by staffing cuts, nearby state parks offer beauty and majesty with far less uncertainty.

Tips on How to Haggle for a Fair Price

Bargaining, a common practice in many countries, may seem daunting to first timers. Here are some tips to get a fair deal, and maybe even…

How to Visit Meow Wolf’s Weird, and Expanding, Universe

Millions are flocking to the art collective’s five immersive exhibitions to duck through secret doors and explore new worlds. Coming soon: Los Angeles and New…

Visiting Yellowstone in Winter: 5 Things to Do

Forget the summer crowds, exploring wide-open landscapes by ski, snowmobile or snowshoe, and revel in a solitude that few park visitors ever get to experience.