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    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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    5 Rural Retreats Worthy of a Detour

    Far from neighbors and close to nature, these standout resorts prove that seclusion can take many different forms.

  3. PhotoAt the Berlin Wall Memorial, visitors can see the most preserved swath of the remaining complex.
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    36 HOURS

    36 Hours in Berlin

    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.

  4. PhotoAt Birkenhead Park, outside Liverpool, Frederick Law Olmsted was struck by the ease with which commoners and aristocrats mingled on the lawns and pathways.
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    The Parks That Made the Man Who Made Central Park

    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.

  1. PhotoAn array of dishes at Bad Saint, a tiny Filipino restaurant with a big reputation.
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    10 Reasons Washington Is a Great Restaurant City

    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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    In Mexico City, a Blossoming of All Things Japanese

    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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    Have Passport, Can’t Travel

    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.

Top Destinations

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  1. PhotoThe 2020 Olympic Games in Japan will be held across nine prefectures, with the majority taking place in two areas of Tokyo.
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    What You Need to Know: The Tokyo 2020 Olympics:

    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.

  2. PhotoAt Ristorante Archimede in Rome, amatriciana is made with bucatini.
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    Hunting for the Real Pasta all’Amatriciana

    Start in Amatrice, Italy, and eat five versions of the dish in just four days. Then set aside your Marcella Hazan cookbook.

The 52 Places Traveler

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  1. PhotoThe fishing village of Tanji, just outside of Banjul, is a great spot to take in the sunset.
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    The ‘Wrong Time’ to Be in Gambia? Maybe Not

    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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    52 Places to Go in 2019

    A starter kit for escaping into the world.

Travel Tips

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    How to Make Your Travel Clothes Pop on Instagram

    “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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    How to Pack Your Wallet for a Trip to Europe

    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.