The New York Times – Travel:
Travelers looking for a taste of dark drama can stay in accommodations built in former prisons, cult compounds and defunct military installations.
Category: Travel and Vacations
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A 4-Day Motorcycle Tour on Vietnam’s Ha Giang Loop
The New York Times – Travel:
The roughly 230-mile Ha Giang Loop, six hours north of Hanoi, thrills riders with breathtaking views, cultural wonders, and plenty of twists and turns.
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Looking for a Day Trip From Paris? Try Lens.
The New York Times – Travel:
The city, once a mining center, has an outpost of the Louvre that claims “the architectural creativity of the Guggenheim and a collection worthy of the Met.” It’s an easy train ride from Paris.
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What Travelers Need to Know for the EU’s New Biometric Border Checks
The New York Times – Travel:
A system that began on Sunday requires the collection of biometric information from visitors crossing borders. It will eventually replace the stamps in your passport.
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They Found a Hidden Camera in Their Airbnb’s Bathroom. Are They Owed a Refund?
The New York Times – Travel:
When a couple alerted Airbnb to a spy cam in an outlet extender, they thought the listing would be yanked and they’d get a full refund. Wrong on both counts.
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Napa on the Aegean: A Turkish Wine Region Re-emerges
The New York Times – Travel:
Urla, a lush district in western Turkey, is bursting with promise, with easy access to beaches, an up-and-coming gastronomy scene and a well-marked vineyard route.
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Taiwan’s Underrated East Coast Is a Gem for Nature Lovers
The New York Times – Travel:
The island’s lesser-known rugged side delivers staggering natural scenery and a range of outdoor experiences.
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‘Unfortunately, Your Hotel Has Gone Out of Business.’
The New York Times – Travel:
A travel reporter investigated a hotel chain that had filed for bankruptcy — and when the guests showed up, he was the one who told them there was no room at this inn.