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

Venice to Tourists: Keep Your Shirt On!

I just returned from 10 days in Venice, ten wondeful days of roaming St. Mark’s Square, feeding pigeons, sitting on steps and sketching facades. I now know that may of these taditions are ending, the pigeons, the sitting. I will treasure my yearly trecks and chronicle the delights there until the island decays as the small islands near by are doing.

First of all, WHO eats McDonald’s in Italy?! There are so many better options. Second, clean up after yourself—we Americans are awful with litter! Respect the earth, respect your cuntry, and respect where you’re visiting.

Venice is my ultimate favorite city in the world (and I’ve been on four continents)! There is never enough time to spend in Venice wandering the streets, getting lost with the many twists and turns and bridges, eating gelato, meeting people, speaking Italian in a way only a white girl from Minnesota can… people-watching and relaxing. There’s nothing I don’t like about Venice. (I haven’t been there when it “smelled” so I can’t say anything about that.) If you haven’t been—go there before it’s just a memory…