
Frugal Traveler
The New Long Weekend
Does a Saturday-to-Monday weekend mean savings and fewer crowds? We tested the model in four cities.
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Does a Saturday-to-Monday weekend mean savings and fewer crowds? We tested the model in four cities.
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Far from neighbors and close to nature, these standout resorts prove that seclusion can take many different forms.
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November marks the 30th anniversary of the Berlin Wall’s fall. You can still get a sense of what it was like during the Cold War, via fascinating museums, architecture, restaurants and shops.
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Frederick Law Olmsted’s tours of English parks shaped his vision of landscape design. You can see his inspiration in three dimensions by touring five of them.
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The 52 Places Traveler visits the Tunisian capital, where the Arab Spring began, and finds artists, entrepreneurs and activists creating the future.
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An Indian-born chef explores the foods and culture of Himachal Pradesh, where Punjabi and Tibetan flavors meet.
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The capital’s dining scene has gotten a bad rap as stodgy, status-driven and lacking a strong identity. These restaurants prove otherwise.
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Japanese-inspired businesses are sprouting up — from fashion labels and boutiques to a new hotel — along with new Japanese-influenced places to eat and drink.
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In this week’s Tripped Up column, Sarah Firshein investigates that pesky recommendation that travelers have passports with expiration dates at least six months past their proposed travel.
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Whether your flights are booked or you’re just now considering going, here are some insider hints and helpful advice to ensure a memorable time in Japan.
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Hiking along bisses, ancient irrigation channels in the mountains above the Rhone River Valley, is a journey back in time.
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On the twice-yearly journey to move grazing animals between summer and winter pastures, a writer finds a deep connection to an ancient tradition.
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A kayak trip in the Spreewald — a wooded moorland that has been designated a Unesco-protected biosphere reserve — is an easy train trip from the city.
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Start in Amatrice, Italy, and eat five versions of the dish in just four days. Then set aside your Marcella Hazan cookbook.
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The 52 Places Traveler visits the Tunisian capital, where the Arab Spring began, and finds artists, entrepreneurs and activists creating the future.
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The 52 Places Traveler visits the smallest country in mainland Africa, where historical reckoning, crippling heat, infrastructure woes and an island of apes make for a trip to remember.
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The 52 Places Traveler visits Lyon and Marseille, just a quick train ride apart — but world’s away from each other.
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“On Instagram we are selling a fantasy, and we want it to look like we have these amazing lives,” one stylist says. “But it can’t feel forced; it has to look easy.”
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Having your credit card rejected or running out of cash can ruin a vacation. But with a little advance planning, you can focus on fun, not what’s in your wallet.
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Spend less time in line and more time, well, anywhere other than the airport, with these apps and government programs.
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Sure, being able to work remotely and travel nonstop is a blast. But it’s not without downtime and difficult moments.
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