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Budget tapas in Barcelona.
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Practical Traveler
The Price of Staying Connected
While many budget and midscale hotel chains have given up on charging for Wi-Fi, in some places travelers still must pay, and perhaps nowhere is that more disturbing than in an upscale hotel.
Frugal Traveler
Research: The Traveler's Best Friend
The Frugal Traveler shares a long list of Web sites and other resources he uses to find out what's new, interesting and inexpensive.
Journeys
Europe on Two Borrowed Wheels
From Paris to Rome, a growing number of hotels are offering guests the use of bikes for a small fee or no cost.
Heads Up
For New Hotels, Art Isn’t Merely Decoration
Hoteliers are thinking even further outside the frame, installing art in the most unexpected of ways.
Surfacing
Up and Coming in Guangzhou
The neighborhood of Taojin Lu is emerging as a popular oasis for expats and artsy Chinese with disposable income.
Hotels Roll Back Frills of Room Service
Even before the downturn, room service was not profitable on its own but was used to raise the status of a hotel.
Frequent Flier
Linking to a Remote Village, via iPod
A casual conversation with an interesting seatmate led to the sounds of Sting in the rain forest.
Explorer
Gliding Along the ‘Forgotten Coast’ of Florida
The 1,600-mile Florida Circumnavigational Saltwater Paddling Trail around the state’s coast runs past rugged, bone-white beaches.
Field Notes
Mexico, Once in Demand, Loses Its Brides and Grooms
Many couples who had planned on destination weddings in Mexico this spring or summer are now scrambling to find an alternative spot or postponing their events indefinitely.
A Walk in Calcutta
A return home to the chaotic streets of this sprawling Indian city becomes a time-shifting journey between the past and the present for one writer.
36 Hours in Oakland, Calif.
For visitors willing to give the city a chance, the rewards are plenty: Art Deco architecture, stunning views and a lively mix of cultures.
Globespotters: Prague, Amsterdam and Madrid
From mega dance clubs to a radical exhibit at the CaixaForum, excerpts from recent posts on our travel blog.
Bites
Restaurant Review: Hosteria Doña Tina in Santiago, Chile
For hearty, rustic specialties that are considered true Chilean cooking, this restaurant is surely the best choice.
Check In, Check Out
Hotel Review: The George in Hamburg, Germany
This new British-themed design hotel has 125 rooms and attracts a young, handsome crowd.
Comings and Goings
Time to Get Mom Out of the House
Mother’s Day is next Sunday, but there’s still time to whisk Mom away for a little pampering next weekend.
American Journeys
The Old-Fashioned Pleasures of a Quiet Place in Amish Indiana
Located in the northeastern part of the state, Amish country attracts tourists with its bakeries, family-style restaurants and cultural attractions.
Timing the Tides, Then Digging for Your Supper Along the Hood Canal
Bristling with oysters, clams, mussels and crabs, the shores along this Washington State canal are ripe for a shellfish safari.
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Escapes
Oyster digging in Washington State, Indiana’s Amish country and South Beach’s resilient condo market.
Multimedia
Guangzhou’s Trendy Transformation
Boutiques and night life have turned the Taojin Lu neighborhood into a hot spot.
A Weekend in Oakland, Calif.
The city offers stargazing, waterfront saloons and under-the-radar gardens.
Why We Travel
Teatro Greco, Sicily
“Each year you feel more a part of the country you’re in.”
Shucking Oysters on the Hood Canal
Shellfish abounds year round along the shore of this scenic fjord in Washington State.
Activity & Interest Guides
Browse free Times articles.
Travel Guide: Kayak and Canoeing
From France to Costa Rica, find trips where you can paddle.
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