Travel and Vacations

July 1, 2024

5 Places to Visit in Baltimore, Maryland, With John Waters

The writer and director, famous for making theatergoers squirm in their seats, says he feels most at home wherever the outsiders gather in his native city. […]
June 28, 2024

Exploring Lanzarote, a Growing LGBTQ Destination in the Canary Islands

“Lanzarote is a place of secrets and mysteries,” the Spanish filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar once said of the place he used as a backdrop for his 2009 […]
April 3, 2024

6 Insiders Tell You What They Love to Do in Switzerland

Watch industry executives and creators recommend Brutalist architecture, wrestling festivals and, of course, where to get the best fondue. Where are the best places to go […]
February 26, 2024

Visiting Nude Saunas in Austria and Germany Without Feeling Awkward

Austria and Germany abound with popular resorts called thermen where getting the full sauna experience typically means having to take it all off. Had I ever […]
February 19, 2024

How Flight Attendants Fought Back Against Sexism in the Airline Industry

Decades ago, “stewardesses” earned less than men, couldn’t get married or gain weight, and had to retire at 32. A key figure in a landmark lawsuit […]
February 14, 2024

Traveling With Watches Can Be Tricky. Just Ask Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Customs regulations vary, and experts say that the right paperwork can make all the difference. In 2019, Fred Mandelbaum, Breitling’s brand historian and a watch collector […]
December 27, 2023

The 8 Most-Read Travel Stories of 2023

A golden retriever convention, flight etiquette rules and great walks from around the world: Here’s what readers loved this year. Another year in travel, another 12 […]
December 18, 2023

A Frugal Exploration of Christmas Markets Along the Rhine River

It’s that time of year when holiday markets pop up across Europe. Relying on trains and a “Christmas bus,” we explore eight towns and cities in […]
December 18, 2023

A Frugal Exploration of Christmas Markets Along the Rhine River

It’s that time of year when holiday markets pop up across Europe. Relying on trains and a “Christmas bus,” we explore eight towns and cities in […]
December 15, 2023

Inside a Mexican Billionaire’s Hideaways Turned Hotels

The financier Sir James Goldsmith created two lavish retreats in Mexico that are now hotels. A writer checked in to get a peek inside the world […]