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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.’’
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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
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
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
From Saturn to Khubilai Khan, catch a glimpse of some outstanding upcoming exhibits from around the globe.
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
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.
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.
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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
Tours in Boston and beyond entice energetic tourists from the heart of the Midwest
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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
For the taking, grown year round in California, to eat or prepare: everything from the everyday to the exotic
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
A two-hour drive, five-minute ferry ride, and a world away from Seattle, Lummi Island is a place unto itself.
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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
"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
Mountains, lakes, cliffs, countryside, and Kiwis wishing to befriend you in Queenstown, New Zealand.
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
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.
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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
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 perilous air drop leads to a treacherous path and on to a coveted peak in Alaska.
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
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
Hike a mountain and spend the night under the stars. New England state parks are venues for reconnecting with nature.
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
Alsace has preserved a strong, separate identity and language, in spite of its war-ravaged history.
Ponds and lakes aplenty in the Ocean State
Before hitting the ocean beaches, consider the salt-free alternatives in Rhode Island.
Celebrate the zany
We’ve highlighted a dozen wacky, weird, or otherworldly festivals happening throughout the year.
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
Students of all stripes take to the track for the thrill of high-performance driving at the Skip Barber Racing School.
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
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
Despite the economy, return visitors will find new attractions, accommodations, exhibits, and places to dine this summer.
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
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
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
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
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
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
Even a muggle might admire this world modeled on Harry Potter.
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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
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
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.
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Inside Boston.com Travel
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
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
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
Think you know your way around the region’s history and famous sites? Test your New England IQ.
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 PhotoWalks tour of Boston, where visitor can enjoy a part history lesson, part photography workshop using the city as a classroom.
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.
Promenade in parts
The Boston Harborwalk explores a waterfront of the city that mixes old and new, work and play.
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
From Maine to Connecticut, lighthouses are defining landmarks of New England.
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.
- Explore N.E.'s coastal vineyards
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.
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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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