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Once is enough

Once is enough

A murky swim from Alcatraz, a wrong turn in the Golan Heights, a midnight heist in Spain. Misadventures make for travelers’ tales and the often heard: “I’ll never do that again.’’
BOSTON 101

BOSTON 101

For students new to the area, the Globe's summer interns offer a primer of favorite things in the city and beyond.
Wooden boats enliven New Hampshire museum

Wooden boats enliven New Hampshire museum

On a quiet July morning in 1910, Captain Frank Woodsum was steering the steamboat Armenia White into Sunapee Harbor when he blew a whistle to summon the purser. Something had caught his eye.
Hostelling community welcomes Hyannis haven

Hostelling community welcomes Hyannis haven

With nightly rates of $32 to $35 per person and views of Hyannis Harbor from several of its rooms, the Angeline Crocker Hinckley Hostel has attracted guests from all over the world since it opened in July.
A world of visionaries

A world of visionaries

From Saturn to Khubilai Khan, catch a glimpse of some outstanding upcoming exhibits from around the globe.
Soggy in Seattle? Hit the links anyway

Soggy in Seattle? Hit the links anyway

Think of this city and you think of clouds and rain. But what if you could stay in town and at the same time get out on the links — Pebble Beach, St. Andrews, or Pinehurst?
Trails to treasure

Trails to treasure

The nation’s long-distance hiking trails have their origins in New England, so it is not surprising that the area enjoys an abundance of backpacking opportunities.
Map and a mission: 500 miles, 10 days, 1 bike

Map and a mission: 500 miles, 10 days, 1 bike

On a bike, the Pine Tree State takes on texture.
Bite by bite

Bite by bite

Eating tapas is one of Spain’s great pastimes, and sampling a few dishes in several places over the course of a few fun hours with friends is part of the game.
Island wine country

Island wine country

Easily reached by ferry from New London, Conn., Long Island is perfect for a “Sideways’’ road trip from New England.
Mass. art, step by step

Mass. art, step by step

Tours in Boston and beyond entice energetic tourists from the heart of the Midwest
History and beaches to explore in Brewster

History and beaches to explore in Brewster

Inside the blacksmith shop next to the 18th-century windmill at Drummer Boy Park, a charcoal fire crackles. “Old school,’’ says Peter Hirst, as he cranks up the Civil War-era blower to fan the flames. “The way we did it 200 years ago.’’
Bounty Hunters

Bounty Hunters

For the taking, grown year round in California, to eat or prepare: everything from the everyday to the exotic
Cheese Pilgrims Revere Petaluma

Cheese Pilgrims Revere Petaluma

This town is still the kind of farmstead place where, on a winding country road just outside the historic area, traffic stops for a hefty wild turkey hustling across the road, head down and red wattle flying.
Working to cook up the good life ship ’n’ shore

Working to cook up the good life ship ’n’ shore

A two-hour drive, five-minute ferry ride, and a world away from Seattle, Lummi Island is a place unto itself.
A range of different perspectives from a Montana fire lookout

A range of different perspectives from a Montana fire lookout

Getting above it all, staying at a historic fire lookout perched at 6,960 feet on the spine of this mountain, is a fine way to snuff the stresses of life.
Buenos Aires by way of a menu, not a map

Buenos Aires by way of a menu, not a map

"Puertas Cerradas," or closed-door restaurants, are all the rage in Argentina. These quirky, underground “anti-restaurants’’ are where many chefs serve their best dishes.
Sights splendid to behold

Sights splendid to behold

Mountains, lakes, cliffs, countryside, and Kiwis wishing to befriend you in Queenstown, New Zealand.
Following unexpected Colonial footprints

Following unexpected Colonial footprints

Discover Colonial America’s biggest living history museum in London, with enough Colonial landmarks to rival Boston and Philadelphia.
Nothing doing

Nothing doing

It is precisely because there isn’t much to do in the village of Lake Elmore in Vermont that people are drawn to the place.
Say cheese

Say cheese

Factory to farm takes you to where your cheese started toward your cracker with Cabot.
On chuckwagons or at Oktoberfest

On chuckwagons or at Oktoberfest

Head up the Chisholm Trail, feast on a giant enchilada, or check out horse-drawn beer wagons at Oktoberfest; the choice is yours.
Rural Alabama lures students and sightseers

Rural Alabama lures students and sightseers

I’m standing at the top of a 100-foot birding tower in Perry Lakes Park, the platform at eye level with the tree canopy and overlooking a magnificent topography of oxbow lakes and tupelo and cypress swamp.
A climb with bite

A climb with bite

A perilous air drop leads to a treacherous path and on to a coveted peak in Alaska.
Emergencies are their specialties for travelers

Emergencies are their specialties for travelers

Knowing how to handle travel emergencies can salvage a trip or, in the most dire situations, save a life.
A raft of rivers

A raft of rivers

Whether you crave tumultuous rapids or a quiet paddle, a river getaway is the perfect antidote to a humid day in summer.
Meet the great outdoors in your state park

Meet the great outdoors in your state park

Hike a mountain and spend the night under the stars. New England state parks are venues for reconnecting with nature.
Play's the thing

Play's the thing

Persuading her father to give his golf swing a rest was the easy part for the author. Mastering the basics of the “butt wiggle’’ was another matter.
Busy history, border identity flavor Alsace

Busy history, border identity flavor Alsace

Alsace has preserved a strong, separate identity and language, in spite of its war-ravaged history.
Ponds and lakes aplenty in the Ocean State

Ponds and lakes aplenty in the Ocean State

Before hitting the ocean beaches, consider the salt-free alternatives in Rhode Island.
Celebrate the zany

Celebrate the zany

We’ve highlighted a dozen wacky, weird, or otherworldly festivals happening throughout the year.
Wine off the beaten path

Wine off the beaten path

To get the most out of a visit to Connecticut's wine trail, bring a discerning palate and a GPS.
Skip Barber Racing School

Skip Barber Racing School

Students of all stripes take to the track for the thrill of high-performance driving at the Skip Barber Racing School.
Characters and commerce

Characters and commerce

Marrakech was founded as an outpost at the end of the Saharan camel caravans, and, in just a few hours, we had discovered the traits that made the Marrakshis such successful traders.
Grand, annual, and elegantly equine

Grand, annual, and elegantly equine

Saratoga, which opened a month after the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863, begins its 142d racing meet Friday and runs until Sept. 6.
The changing scene

The changing scene

Despite the economy, return visitors will find new attractions, accommodations, exhibits, and places to dine this summer.
The state of its cheeses and wines gets finer

The state of its cheeses and wines

Is it something in the local cows’ milk, the salty air, or the maker’s finesse that makes this cheese so outstanding?
Bottom up, observatory logs history

Bottom up, observatory logs history

Captain Lemuel Moody could peer through his telescope and spot vessels 30 miles out to sea from his perch on this octagonal, wooden tower, which he built in 1807.
The streets of Paris

The streets of Paris

Looking for a fresh spot in Paris? Never mind the Champs-Élysées and Notre-Dame, long since surrendered to tourism. Montmartre? Been there, done that. It's time to discover La Butte aux Cailles.
The simple pleasures and sights of Provence

The simple pleasures and sights of Provence

How to spend a few days visiting markets, dining at the favorite spots of locals, and seeing the region through their eyes.
Old World crafts, cheese to chateau

Old World crafts, cheese to chateau

Jean-François Marmier has named each of the 60 cows in his herd, but he still has a favorite.
A different spin on the city

A different spin on the city

If you can pedal, you can tour the Boston waterfront, with a few stops to get your bearings.
Explore Universal Orlando's new Harry Potter Wizarding World

Explore Universal Orlando's new Harry Potter Wizarding World

Even a muggle might admire this world modeled on Harry Potter.
On the lookout for wild in British Columbia

On the lookout for wild in British Columbia

A kayaking adventure on the Johnstone Strait reveals the wonders of British Columbia's marine life.
From Falmouth to Provincetown, fairs galore

From Falmouth to Provincetown, fairs galore

Cape Cod loves a party. Dozens of festivals from summer into fall celebrate beaches, fishing, farming, seafood, the arts, and family fun.
An American original

An American original

Freedom is so deeply venerated in the Granite State that, it’s a natural location for a museum dedicated to the American ideals we celebrate this weekend.
Inside Boston.com Travel
Taste test

Taste test

So you think you know the state of favorite and famous foods in the region? Prove yourself a New England foodie by taking this quiz.
Close-up on Boston

Close-up on Boston

How well do you think you know Boston? Take an up-close look at some of the city's iconic and lesser-known images and see how well you do.
Take 10: Cape swimming holes

Take 10: Cape swimming holes

With more than 300 ponds on Cape Cod, choosing a mere 10 is a thankless task. Finding them can be even trickier.
The state of things

The state of things

Think you know your way around the region’s history and famous sites? Test your New England IQ.
Cheap eats in Portland, Maine

Cheap eats in Portland, Maine

The city’s high-end dining gets all the press, but there are plenty of budget-friendly choices in Portland, Maine.
Take a Boston PhotoWalks tour

Take a Boston PhotoWalks tour

Take a PhotoWalks tour of Boston, where visitor can enjoy a part history lesson, part photography workshop using the city as a classroom.
Boston navigation apps

Boston navigation apps

Here are some of the best apps to use in the city, whether it's figuring out how to get around or finding things to do.
Boston Harborwalk

Promenade in parts

The Boston Harborwalk explores a waterfront of the city that mixes old and new, work and play.
Baked stuffed lobster from B&G Oysters

Six great seafood spots

While there's obvious choices like Legal Seafoods and Summer Shacks, here's an insider's guide to other sumptuous offerings.
Take a New England lighthouse tour

Take a New England lighthouse tour

From Maine to Connecticut, lighthouses are defining landmarks of New England.
Three-day coastal wine tour

Three-day coastal wine tour

Looking to escape but don't have the time — or the energy — to plan a trip? Our GPS tour has you covered.
Best of secret spaces

Best of secret spaces

Hidden T stations, behind the scoreboard, inside famous clock towers, and more — take a peek around Boston's hidden gems and secret spots.
Computer assistance

Computer assistance

Take a GPS-guided tour of Route 127 from the comfort of your car.

Latest galleries from readers

Photos at new heights

Photos at new heights

See some of the many stunning entries in our airplane photo contest.
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National parks photo contest

National parks photo contest

Legendary filmmaker Ken Burns chose a winner for our national parks contest. Check out the winning shot and all the finalists.
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Tails on trails

Tails on trails

See how readers' four-legged friends made the most of their summer.
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Game time

Game time

Sox fans share photos from Fenway and beyond.
your sox travel photos

Smells like team spirit

Red Sox nation shows their pride around the world.
Your travel adventures

Your travel adventures

Readers share photos from their latest hops around the world.