How Bad is the Violence in Mexico?

Tony Horwitz Blogs From the Road

The International Banana Club: One Appealing Museum

France Mulls Breathalyzers at Late-Night Bars

Tony Horwitz: Rediscovering the New World

Ben Keene talks to the author of the new book “A Voyage Long and Strange” about travel, American myths and the importance of visiting places where “history happened”

In Patagonia, In Patagonia

Tim Patterson packs his fleece and long underwear, and enters the Twilight Zone where corporate branding meets the multilayered reality of place. 

Should I Quit Law School so I can Travel the World?

Vagabonding traveler Rolf Potts answers your questions about travel

‘The Worst Guidebook Writer Ever’?

Lonely Planet author Robert Reid reviews Thomas Kohnstamm’s “Do Travel Writers Go to Hell?” and weighs in on the controversy surrounding it

Have a Hockey Night in Canada

From Montreal to Sault Ste. Marie, the sport is the country’s greatest passion. Eva Holland explains where to go to indulge—and who you need to know.

Promised Land Closed

And other odd and unlikely signs from around the world. Aficionado Doug Lansky, editor of the book “Signspotting,” recounts his 10 favorites.

10 Sizzling Hot Travel Tips From Sir Francis Bacon

Rolf Potts repackages the 17th century philosopher’s ‘Of Travel’ essay in the manner of a 21st century magazine feature

Nation Branding for Laughs

There’s also the Onion’s Our Dumb World Atlas of the Planet Earth, which features such mottos as “French Guiana: The Colony That France Totally Forgot It Still Had” and “Canada: For The United States, Please Scroll Down and Click Below.”
http://www.theonion.com/content/atlas/

Good call, Marilyn. My fave from the book:

Chile: Preventing Argentina from Enjoying the Pacific Ocean Since 1818.

The city government and the chamber of commerce of Santa Rosa, CA, USA, recently paid USD$80,000 to a company outside the city to come up with a new slogan and symbol.  They came up with “California Cornucopia” as the slogan and a cornucopia as a symbol.  The cornucopia looks like it was drawn by a 10-year-old.  Items shown in the cornucopia include an artichoke.  Artichokes are generally grown in areas about 200 miles south and east of the city.  Nothing scandalous or obscene, just boring.

“England: Lie Back and Think of Us.”

Classic.

I liked all the Times of London entries, but that one from the Post is my new favourite!