For at least two millennia, Uzbekistan has been the setting for some of Asia’s most important road trips, following the network of Silk Roads that once formed the major highway between east and west. Today the roads to Samarkand may be made of tarmac not gold, but there are still some superbly evocative and scenic…
St Lucia is a volcanic island and one of the more mountainous in the Caribbean. At only 27 miles long and 14 miles wide, the island is small enough to get from one end to the other in less than two hours. But with sights like the Sulphur Springs, the famed Pitons, multiple cascading waterfalls…
Inspired by age-old indigenous and European influences, Colombian cuisine reflects the incredible cultural and geographic diversity of the country with delectable regional specialities found in both the mountainous interior and along the coastal plains. While preparations vary greatly between destinations, one common factor is that meals are always prepared with plenty of farm-fresh produce, a…
Berlin has long enjoyed a reputation for being a city of bargains, but don’t be fooled: it’s catching up with London, Tokyo and New York – and fast! Time to get smart and stretch those euros while still soaking up all the fascinating vibes the German capital has to offer. From vertigo-inducing views to dreamy…
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Follow the sand, cliffs and capes along the coast from the Alentejo to the Algarve. I’m at São Torpes Beach, in the Alentejo, Portugal, next to the sign that marks the beginning of the Fishermen’s Trail – a world-famous path that’s part of the Rota Vicentina. In the distance, the skyline is metallic gray: Sines,…
In our A Total Trip series, writers document what they spent on a recent getaway. In this edition, Stephanie Ong shows us how much a weekend of food and fun cost her and her partner in Paris. I’m a writer based in Milan, Italy, and recently went to Paris with my partner for a long weekend…
Chicago is the US's third-largest city, but its efficient public transportation makes it easy to explore, which is a huge boon for travelers. This means that Chicago's top sights and experiences are all within reach – you could be relaxing by the metallic "Bean" in Millennium Park, going to a baseball game at Wrigley Field, or enjoying…
Many people use Genoa as an entry point to explore the Italian Riviera, including the famous (and often crammed) Portofino and Cinque Terre. But missing out on the charms of the city by rushing beyond it too soon would be a mistake. Home to one of the largest medieval town centers in the world, crisscrossed…
For grand castles and gritty industrial architecture, half-timbered taverns and edgy techno nightclubs, head to Germany. Itineraries can center on culture-rich cities, such as Berlin or Hamburg; focus on the great outdoors thanks to epic mountains and national parks; or look to modern history and reminders of a divided past. Here are some of the…