From onsens in Japan to high-altitude pools in Bolivia, the photographer Greta Rybus shares highlights from her search for thermal waters.
Tag: Travel and Vacations
Read Your Way Through Lagos
Like many Nigerians, the novelist Stephen Buoro has been deeply influenced by the exquisite bedlam of Lagos, a megacity of extremes. Here, he defines the books that make sense of the chaos.
Welcome to ‘Dalifornia,’ an Oasis for China’s Drifters and Dreamers
Young Chinese are flocking to the picturesque mountain town of Dali to escape the cutthroat competition and suffocating political environment of the country’s megacities.
Machu Picchu Access Blocked by Peruvian Protesters Over New Ticket System
Protesters blocked access to the Incan site in Peru over a new ticketing system. Tourists have been evacuated, but there could be more unrest. Here’s what to know.
Is Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas Cruise Ship Really Sustainable?
The newly christened Icon of the Seas is filled with energy-efficient technology. But some climate experts say the biggest challenge with a ship that can accommodate nearly 8,000 people is its size.
Tourists to Colombia Warned Against Using Dating Apps After Sedatives Fuel Crime
Powerful sedatives are behind a spate of violent crimes, U.S. officials say. Many victims are Americans in Medellín who use dating apps.
Where Are People Going This Year?
Popular spots from years past are still favorites, but 2023’s crowds and heat waves are sparking interest in alternative destinations.
Will My Next Trip Be by Train Instead of Plane?
In Europe, Asia and the U.S., new and expanded train service is making rail a viable alternative to flying.
3-Year Cruise Passengers Seek Fraud Charges Over Cancellation
After more than a month of missed deadlines for refunds, a group of hard-hit passengers who signed up for the failed Life at Sea cruise is pursuing legal intervention.
Winter Without Snow Is Devastating Indian Kashmir’s Ski Tourism
A dry winter has been devastating to Gulmarg, one of Asia’s highest ski resorts, in Indian-controlled Kashmir.