Travel Lists

Places worth drifting toward — cities, towns, islands, and cultural escapes.

Best Books for a Backpacking Trip Around Europe

Eight essential books for backpacking Europe — from Hemingway's Paris to Kerouac's open road, these are the books that belong in your pack.

Greek Islands to Visit Instead of Santorini

Five Greek islands worth visiting instead of Santorini — Naxos, Ikaria, Hydra, Folegandros, and Paros. Less crowded, just as beautiful, and in some cases more rewarding.

Kyoto's Essential Temples, Shrines and Gardens

Eight essential temples, shrines and gardens in Kyoto — from Fushimi Inari and Ryoan-ji to Daitoku-ji and Kurama. When to go, what to look for, and the Philosopher's Walk to connect them.

The Best Places to Visit in Eastern Europe

Eight essential Eastern European destinations — from Warsaw and Kraków to Tbilisi and Tallinn, Plovdiv to Lviv. The continent's most rewarding and underrated cities.

Canal Saint-Martin in Paris in black and white

What Locals Actually Love in Paris

Sixteen things Parisians actually do — jazz caves, Canal Saint-Martin, Seine picnics, the Coulée Verte, Marché d'Aligre, Belleville, two hidden museums, 59 Rivoli, and Brasserie Lipp.