How to Visit Istanbul: An Adventure on Two Continents
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How to Visit Istanbul: An Adventure on Two Continents

A guide to Istanbul’s markets, monuments, and neighborhoods, with tips on navigating its vast airport and historic sites.

How to Visit Porto
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How to Visit Porto

From river cruises and historic port lodges to the ‘world’s most beautiful bookstore,’ discover how to navigate the steep hills and hidden charms of Porto.

How to Visit Athens
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How to Visit Athens

Beyond the ancient ruins and gritty first impressions lies a vibrant capital of hidden gems. Here is how to unlock the beauty, food, and culture of Athens.

Shakespeare Gardens Bring the Poet’s Language to Life
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Shakespeare Gardens Bring the Poet’s Language to Life

Carefully curated formal gardens across the nation combine William Shakespeare’s literary genius with his love for nature.

Schnitzel and Gold Rushes: America’s Themed Tourist Towns
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Schnitzel and Gold Rushes: America’s Themed Tourist Towns

Towns like Leavenworth recreate European culture while others preserve Wild West legends.

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Frida Kahlo’s Casa Azul: ‘The Room Where It Happened’

Frida Kahlo’s Casa Azul: ‘The Room Where It Happened’

Be advised, to pass through the wrought iron gates of the Casa Azul—the home of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera—is to enter a realm of the spirits.

Rivera’s Revolutionary Frescoes Are Mexico City’s Sistine Chapel

Rivera’s Revolutionary Frescoes Are Mexico City’s Sistine Chapel

Diego Rivera took on a project that might have daunted even Michelangelo—to depict (in fresco) the entire history of the Mexican peoples.

Taking the Kids: Shifting Summer Plans

Taking the Kids: Shifting Summer Plans

There are many reasons to travel this summer. The kids will only be this age once.

A Route 66 Road Trip Is All About the People You'll Meet. Start With These Legends

A Route 66 Road Trip Is All About the People You'll Meet. Start With These Legends

Slow down and talk to people—many “roadies” agree that this advice is crucial to getting the best of Route 66.

In Southern California, One Last Strawberry Harvest on Route 66

In Southern California, One Last Strawberry Harvest on Route 66

Three generations of Nicolsons have grown strawberries on this roughly 9-acre patch of land along Route 66.

Meet the People Keeping Iconic Route 66 Motels Alive: ‘Highly Endangered Properties’

Meet the People Keeping Iconic Route 66 Motels Alive: ‘Highly Endangered Properties’

Aging Route 66 motels stand out as cultural touchpoints for American motor travel in the first half of the 20th century.

Route 66 Is Turning 100. So I Drove All 2,448 Miles of It—and Watched It Burst With New Life

Route 66 Is Turning 100. So I Drove All 2,448 Miles of It—and Watched It Burst With New Life

Route 66 is turning 100 in November and it seems to contain more curiosities and paradoxes than the Midwest has cornstalks.

Rick Steves’ Europe: A Taste of Wales in Spunky Cardiff

Rick Steves’ Europe: A Taste of Wales in Spunky Cardiff

Most travelers planning a trip to Britain don’t realize you can hop a train in London and, in just over two hours, find yourself in Wales’ revitalized capital.