The New York Times – Travel:
Sometimes the best way to explore a city on foot is to simply wander, with no goal in mind other than to follow the sound of church bells, or drift across a leafy square.
Category: Urban Areas
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From Rap Star to Engineer to Young Mayor Demolishing Swaths of Kathmandu
The New York Times – Music:
A music idol in his early 20s and then an engineer, Balen, 33, next won an upset victory as mayor of Nepal’s capital, inspiring a wave of young politicians. Now, he’s tearing down parts of the city.
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How Much Did You Spend on Your Solo Vacation?
The New York Times – Travel:
We spoke to readers about their recent solo travels, including their motivations to travel alone and what they chose to spend on.
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Robert Trotman, 82, Dies; Opened Swimming Lanes to Minority Children
The New York Times – Sports:
The club he started as a coach has helped young Black and Hispanic youths learn to swim and compete in the sport in urban areas not known as oases for it.
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The Optimistic Art of Mary Mattingly
The New York Times – T Magazine:
The artist’s work addresses future climate crises while attempting to make the urban environment a better place to live right now.
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Admiring the Trees of Paris
The New York Times – Travel:
From the dramatic weeping willows along the Seine to the London plane trees that line the Champs-Élysées, trees play a supporting role in the city’s inimitable elegance and grandeur.