Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Travel

Practical Traveler

Sun and Sand on Your Agenda? It’s Time to Book

Ben Goss

Winter bookings for the Caribbean are on the upswing, so travelers should act quickly to get the best prices.

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Frugal Traveler Blog
A walk around the M.I.T. campus takes visitors past the Stata Center,  instantly recognizable as Frank Gehry’s work.

Boston, Free and Easy (and Campus-Oriented)

With dozens of college campuses, Boston has an abundance of free (or practically free) events, from lectures to concerts to soccer games. And they are not just for students.

Are We There Yet? When Families Fly

Flying with children is like “Survivor” at 36,000 feet. Some expert tips on how to manage the madness.

Samba at Calaf.

36 Hours in Brasília

Brazil’s capital is drawing visitors to its Niemeyer-designed buildings, samba hot spots, first-rate restaurants and awe-inspiring sunsets.

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A Boarding Pass on Your Screen

Has the era of paperless boarding on smartphones finally arrived?

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Next Stop
The Biennale of Contemporary Art at Alatza Imaret, a 15th-century Ottoman mosque and hospice.

The Arts Bloom in Greece’s Second City

Salonika, widely considered the country’s cultural capital, is being revived by young entrepreneurs with an eye to both the future and the past.

Choice Tables
At the busy Muang Mai market.

Tracing His Menus Back to Chiang Mai

An American chef travels to northern Thailand to eat at places that inspired his menus.

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A prime location for viewing along the Corniche in Alexandria. In 2002, the city's new library of Alexandria opened along this promenade.

Can Egypt Overcome Its Travel P.R. Problem?

Tourists are returning to Egypt in fits and starts. Those who go feel like they have the place all to themselves.

Surfacing

Slide Show: A Tidy, Sleepy Stretch of Vancouver Wakes Up

Main Street in Riley Park, once quiet and off the tourist radar, has emerged as one of the city’s most vibrant areas.

Heads Up
Scott Mason, left, pilots a paraglider over Pokhara, Nepal, with Anita Hjertas (Bob hitches a ride for a moment). Mr. Mason created the sport of parahawking, in which the paraglider follows a trained bird of prey to catch thermals.

In Nepal, Gliding With a Feathered Guide

Parahawking, an adventure sport that combines falconry and paragliding, draws bird lovers and thrill seekers alike.

Bites

Restaurant Report: Isla de Flores 1900 in Montevideo, Uruguay

A six-table spot specializes in meat prepared in European styles, resulting in homey and high-end dishes.

Check In, Check Out

Hotel Review: Mondrian SoHo in New York

The rare boutique hotel that’s more notable for its rooms than its mention in gossip columns, the Mondrian allows guests — boldface or not — a measure of urban escape.

Multimedia

Slide Show: Why We Travel

“On the trip I was struck by many Kenyans’ dedication to stewardship of their natural environment.”

Interactive Feature: Why We Travel: Readers’ Photos 2010

We asked readers to submit their best travel photos and share the back story. Here is a curated selection of the images.

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A Chef's Tour of Chiang Mai

The American chef Andy Ricker talks about the culinary riches of Chiang Mai, Thailand, which inspired his restaurants' menus.

Slide Shows
36 Hours in Brasília

Brasília is coming of age, gaining a new museum here, a cool bridge there, top-shelf restaurants everywhere.

Salonika’s Art Scene

Salonika is home to architectural marvels that testify to its centrality in Byzantine, Ottoman and Sephardic Jewish history.

In Transit Blog

Life Is a Wheel

Bruce Weber cycled across America — from Oregon to New York. Read about his journey on In Transit.

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Exploring Italy’s Macabre Past
Exploring Italy’s Macabre Past
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36 Hours in Cape Town
36 Hours in Cape Town
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Frank Lloyd Wright’s Wisconsin
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Wisconsin

The 41 Places to Go in 2011

From the beaches of Mexico to the wilds of Kurdistan, the places on this year’s list take you to the end of the world and back.

New York City App

The Scoop is an insider’s guide to what to eat, drink and do in New York from the staff of The Times. Want more? Check out our lists on coffee, shopping and home furnishing stores.

Eurofile

In Alexander Lobrano’s new column, Eurofile, the author of “Hungry for Paris” writes about the best tables (and beds) on the continent.

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