Rosarito, Mexico, is usually bustling with throngs of young Americans. But on a recent visit, the town south of Tijuana was desolate, with locals blaming turmoil at the border — and a migrant caravan.
Tag: Travel and Vacations
Statue of a Friendly, Selfie-Taking Devil Divides a Town
A Catholic association said that installing the statue in Segovia, Spain, would be “glorifying evil.” The artist says his work has nothing to do with religion.
Letter 89: 52 Places to Go: How Perth and Northern Rivers Made the List
This week’s Australia Letter wants to get away from it all, but will settle for explaining The New York Times’s annual travel guide.
Los Cabos, a Spring Break Hub, Gets a High-End Infusion
Stylish venues have emerged to cater to a crowd that appreciates modern design, farm-to-table meals, and sipping drinks as opposed to drinking shots.
Hello. Does Poland Have Vampires? My Date Wants to Know My Blood Type.
The British Foreign Office released a list of the oddest phone calls it received this year from Britons abroad.
‘The Criminals Are Winning’: Londoners on the Police Response to Minor Crimes
The London police make an arrest in 4 percent of domestic burglaries in the city. Victims and witnesses speak up about their experiences.
Update: Oslo Puts Up a Stop Sign
Starting in 2019, the Norwegian capital will restrict the use of vehicles in its city center, following a global trend to make popular tourist destinations more pedestrian-friendly.
Unrest in France Hinders Macron’s Push to Revive Economy
The Yellow Vest protests roiling the country have cost businesses billions of euros and threatened President Emmanuel Macron’s strategy for growth.
Jack Dorsey, Posting About Myanmar on Twitter, Is Accused of Being Tone Deaf
Mr. Dorsey’s tweets about his silent-meditation retreat in the country were criticized for not mentioning the plight of the Rohingya, a persecuted Muslim minority.
How to Connect Young People to Europe? Let Them See It All by Train
Much has changed in the 46 years since Interrail pass was introduced, but the essence of what it offers — experiencing new cultures and meeting new people — has remained the same.