The New York Times – Travel:
Astoria, Ore., the setting of the classic 1985 teen movie, invites fans to follow their inner adventurer and explore a scenic corner of the Northwest.
Category: Travel
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Airports Refuse to Show Video of Kristi Noem Blaming Democrats for Shutdown
The New York Times – Travel:
More than a dozen airports aren’t displaying the Homeland Security secretary’s roughly 30-second clip. Some said it violates policies against partisan political messaging.
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7 Hotels Haunted by Ghosts and Dark Histories
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.
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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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A Hike to Crazy Horse Stirs Patriotism and Doubt
The New York Times – Travel:
Thousands took part in a biannual hike to a South Dakota mountaintop, where a sculpture of the Lakota chief is in its 77th year of construction.
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Iran Lures Transgender Foreigners for Surgery but Forces Operations on Locals
The New York Times – Travel:
Iran became a pioneer in gender transition operations by forcing procedures on L.G.B.T.Q. Iranians. Desperate for cash, the Islamic republic is hoping to attract trans patients from around the world.