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There’s No Place Like Sin City for the Holidays
After a pandemic hiatus, my family was finally back in Las Vegas for Christmas, and we were up $1.25. The world was ours.
By Matt Flegenheimer
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Travel 101
Come Home With Memories, Not a Shocking Phone Bill
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.
By Steven Moity
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In Europe, Trains Are Full, and More Are on the Way
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.
By Paige McClanahan
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36 Hours in Zurich
Ride a fondue tram, explore art galleries in a converted brewery and toboggan down a mountain in Switzerland’s largest city.
By Noele Illien
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How Charles 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.
By Ben Crair
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Firecrackers and Ice: 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 9-Month Cruise Is TikTok’s Favorite New ‘Reality Show’
Social media users, gripped by the potential for drama on Royal Caribbean’s world cruise, have turned the ship’s unwitting passengers into “cast members” overnight.
By Becky Hughes
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Scarlet Sweaters and Scotch Tape: Readers Share Their 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.
By Danial Adkison
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Travel 101
52 Places to Go in 2023
Travel’s rebound has revealed the depth of our drive to explore the world. Why do we travel? For food, culture, adventure, natural beauty? This year’s list has all those elements, and more.

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In the World’s Driest Desert, Ancient Wisdom Blooms Eternal
Burned out from life in New York, a photographer traveled to northern Chile to study the ancient wisdom of the Lickanantay, the area’s Indigenous people. Here’s what she saw.
By Irjaliina Paavonpera
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A Statue Draped With Snakes? In Italy, It Happens Every Year.
Held in a small, mountainous village, this festival has it all: snakes, charmers, religion, science. See for yourself — and try not to squirm.
By Elisabetta Zavoli and Francesco Martinelli
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Flamenco and Fervor: Inside Spain’s El Rocío Pilgrimage
The annual spectacle, featuring fanciful caravans and riders on horseback, is arguably the most potent visual representation of Andalusian culture.
By Kevin Faingnaert and Anna Hart
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Timeless Portraits of L.A.’s Arcades
Documenting video game parlors offered a French photographer a way to explore Los Angeles and its surrounding areas.
By Franck Bohbot
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Taking to the Woods With Maine’s ‘Tree Tippers’
Generations of Mainers have made a living working seasonal, nature-based jobs. Harvesting the balsam used to make wreaths is one of them.
By Greta Rybus
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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.
By Caitie Kelly
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.
By Terry Tempest Williams
They Sold Everything to Go on a 3-Year Cruise. How It All 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.
By Ceylan Yeginsu
Boeing Urges Airlines to Inspect 737 Max Planes for Possible Loose Bolts
The F.A.A. said it was monitoring inspections after an airline discovered a bolt with a missing nut in the plane’s rudder-control system.
By Michael Levenson
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.
By Victor Mather
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.
By Tacey Rychter
Frugal Traveler
How to Take the Whole Family Skiing Without Going Broke
Some states and resorts offer discounted passes for children and teens, knowing that those who start young tend to keep coming back.
By Elaine Glusac
I Just Arrived in London. Can I Come to Dinner?
Travelers to the British capital can take part in the supper club scene, where home cooks and would-be restaurateurs create meals in their homes or other locales, and making friends is part of the experience.
By Isabella Kwai
Have You Witnessed an Act of Kindness While Traveling? Share It With Us.
Travel can be a gift that connects us in ways that surpass language barriers and cultural differences. At this time of year, in the spirit of gratitude, we want to hear your stories.
By Lauren Sloss
Eleuthera Offers a Rugged, Out-Island Experience That Lingers
The narrow Bahamian island boasts miles of mostly empty beaches, walking trails, turquoise ocean waters and other natural wonders, with no major resorts or high-end shopping.
By Eric Lipton