For decades, new plants have been blocked by powerful local interests, the owners of hot spring resorts, that say the sites threaten a centuries-old tradition.
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Notes From One Woman’s Decade of Eating Scones
A Londoner spent 10 years sampling scones at hundreds of historic sites across the U.K. Here’s why her story made headlines — and which essential topping she says should come before the other.
Following a Folk Tale Through the Himalayas
On a trip through northern India, a writer was guided by the age-old epic story of “Rajula Malushahi,” which led him to a series of unexpected places.
Anger Grows in Greece After Train Crash Kills at Least 57
Interviews reveal the tragic toll on students and workers, with at least 57 people killed. Protesters angry over the rail service’s safety record clashed with the police, and train employees went on strike.
C.S. Lewis’s Oxford: Where the Lion and the Witch Met the Hobbit
Discovering the sites in Oxford where C.S. Lewis, the writer of over 30 books, including the “Chronicles of Narnia” series, found faith, inspiration and a life-changing friendship with J.R.R. Tolkien.
Joshua Bell’s London
The celebrated violinist recommends five spots in Britain’s capital, a city he’s visited some 70 times since the 1980s.
Waffles, Gentle Slopes and Cloudberries Everywhere: Skiing in Sälen, Sweden
Gstaad it’s not, but this snowy region within driving distance of Stockholm has welcoming cabins deep in the forest, trails for every level of skier and a possibility of gnomes.
Where Even the Food Is Magic: A Treasure Hunt for the Flavors of Caribbean Colombia
In a region Gabriel García Márquez once called home, a garlic-and-coconut-infused journey guided by the culinary expertise of another local celebrity, the acclaimed chef Leonor Espinosa.
Amsterdam Bans Marijuana Smoking on Streets of Red-Light District
The new regulations, which will take effect in mid-May, were introduced in response to complaints from residents about disruptive tourists.
‘Here, It’s Like Paradise’: Ukraine’s Ski Resorts Offer a Respite From the War
Ukrainians have flocked to resorts nestled in the Carpathian Mountains, largely spared the worst of the war, for a respite. One soldier recuperating there explored what it means to heal.