Destinations

Travelers seeking adventure, culture and something completely fresh should give Kazakhstan some thought. This central Asian country today is leaning on its nomadic past and using its abundant oil reserves to carve out a bright future, especially evident in its futuristic looking cities. Travelers will find natural wonders like the sharp cliffs and towers of Charyn Canyon,

Welcome to Oʻahu, home to some of the most well-known natural landmarks in the world – from famed Waikiki Beach to towering Diamond Head to the surfable North Shore. Known as a beautiful beach destination, this island is great for swimming, snorkeling, and surfing to your heart’s content. But beyond the sunny shorelines, Oʻahu has

In our A Total Trip series, writers document what they spent on a recent getaway. In this edition, our New York-based Senior Director of Publishing, Laura Motta, shows us how she threw together a quick, inexpensive weekend in Bordeaux, France – foie gras and white wine included. When it came to planning a last-minute weekend

Albania has never been more popular with travelers than it is now. Joel Balsam, author of the Albania chapter in the new Western Balkans guidebook, shares his expert tips for exploring this singular country. Is it just me or does it feel like everyone is talking about traveling to Albania? It’s been like that for

I was born and raised in Naples, and one of my earliest memories is my grandmother taking me to the local fruit markets every day. Decades later, I still recall the vendors’ catchy songs and their colorful signs. In Naples, even selling is an art. As a major Mediterranean port, Naples has traded goods and

An extremely thorough guide to getting the most out of this Central European country, any month of the year. Savvy travelers know that landlocked Slovakia defies its low-key reputation.  Its major cities, Bratislava and Košice, buzz with contemporary art and nightlife. The country is home to an astonishing number of castles – the highest per

With its seemingly endless swathes of endless pampas, towering mountain ranges and glistening glacial rivers, Patagonia is heaven for adventurers who love the great outdoors. Cutting across a vast slice of southern Chile and Argentina, this is a terrific destination for world-class trekking and horseback riding, whitewater rafting, ice climbing and kayaking past huge blocks

If you’ve ever visited New Jersey, there’s a pretty strong chance you’ve had breakfast, lunch, dinner or 2am munchies at a diner. You can truly see all walks of life here, from teens gabbing over late-night milkshakes and fries to octogenarian friends having the same matzoh ball soup they’ve been ordering weekly for 30 years. 

Spanning across vast stretches of southern Argentina and Chile, Patagonia’s landscapes are famed for both their beauty and remoteness. Given many of its most scenic sites are well off the beaten track, a road trip is a great way to explore the region and choose how your trip proceeds. The main roads between towns are

Many consider the Linha do Douro, the train line that follows the valley, one of the most beautiful train rides in Europe. The quaint Linha do Douro line in northern Portugal weaves through a river valley lined with vineyards.  There isn’t much in the tiny town of Pocinho. But in the case of northern Portugal’s Linha

Some of the largest and most unspoiled tracts of wilderness on Earth, Patagonia’s temperate rainforests, towering mountain ranges, grasslands, fjords, lakes and rivers are home to more than 500 wildlife species, making it one of the most diverse and fauna-rich regions in South America. Birdwatchers, wildlife photographers and wildlife lovers alike come to this vast natural

If you’ve ever dreamed of hiking a volcano, exploring ancient ruins and snorkeling across a coral reef all in one trip, then Central America is the place for you. Its seven countries offer some of the world’s most sought-after destinations. History buffs will have a hard time choosing between Maya ruins and colonial cities. Nature lovers

The Caribbean is a mosaic of diverse destinations, each with its own history, culture, and breathtaking scenery. A treasure chest of over 700 islands, islets, reefs, and cays scattered liberally across the Greater and Lesser Antilles, this wealth of options can sometimes overwhelm travelers, spoilt for choice in this natural paradise. Whether you’re a history

Potato dumplings, goulash, sauerkraut soup, sheep cheese…Slovak cuisine delivers robust flavors and extreme comfort in spades. The cuisine of Slovakia blends deeply rooted customs and seasonal produce with Hungarian, Austrian and Czech traditions. Expect robust flavors and some of the most comforting meals you’ll ever enjoy. Hearty soups, savory stews and tender dumplings showcase Slovakia’s

With its epic expanse and diversity of landscapes, it seems like it should be easy to find some solitude in the USA. But that’s not always the case, with some of the country’s beauty spots getting clogged with visitors, particularly during the summer high season. That’s why we asked our expert writers and staff to

Caribe Sur, on the very southern tip of Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast might be my top mentally-I’m-here places. Its the exact location I pictured as a teenager when I dreamed about a life centered on surfing and sun and bicycles.  This area starts in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca (where the party is) and ends in Manzanillo.

Lesser known than Yellowstone and Yosemite but no less spectacular, Montana’s Glacier National Park is a high-country nirvana of untamed forests and huckleberry-scattered slopes bisected by hulking granite peaks, glassy lakes and rushing waterfalls.  Glacial forces molded this epic landscape that covers one million acres along the border of the United States and Canada. Its

Capital of two empires, home to centuries of history and a vibrant modern metropolis: Istanbul has enough layers to spend a lifetime exploring. Whether you want to dig deep into Ottoman history, Turkish cuisine, contemporary culture or the Byzantine past – or simply take in its pulsing street life or gaze out at the glistening

Costa Rica is home to everything from steamy rainforests and misty cloud forests, to still-smoking volcanoes and sublime beaches strung along Pacific and Caribbean coastlines. The country’s motto is pura vida – or pure life – and a quarter of its landmass is protected by national parks and reserves, offering a wealth of wildlife watching

Our slow travel series explores how you can take more mindful journeys by train, boat, bus or bike – with tips on how to reach your no-fly destination, and what to see and do along the way. Here, Rebecca Crowe explains how she explored the northern-French region of Brittany and beyond using the extensive public