The Journal
Curated itineraries, travel tips, and stories from the road
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Where to Stay Granada for Tapas and Flamenco
Granada rewards travelers who choose a hotel with the night in mind. A great room can put you steps from a proper tapas crawl, a late flamenco set,…
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3 Days of Ho Chi Minh City Street Food and Rooftop Bars
Saigon hits you all at once: scooter noise, charcoal smoke carrying grilled pork, tropical heat, plastic stools, and a city that doesn’t think dinner should end early. Three…
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Merida Weekend Itinerary: Food, Cantinas, and Uxmal
Merida lands best when you let the city set the tempo. Morning markets, a long lunch under a ceiling fan, and a late cantina stop with music in…
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Where to Stay in Guadalajara for Tacos and Tequila Bars
A trip to Guadalajara Mexico rewards travelers who book around their nights. After landing at Guadalajara airport, a slow lunch can turn into birria, a walk through an…
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Where to Stay in Rio de Janeiro for Food and Nightlife
Rio doesn’t reward a hotel choice made with the map zoomed out. The city is too big, too hilly, and too full of nights that can either come…
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Where to Stay Austin for Tacos and Live Music
The real answer to where to stay Austin isn’t one perfect hotel. Choose a base, such as South Congress or South Lamar, and keep tacos, music, and your…
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Where to Stay in Athens for Tavernas and Rooftop Bars
An Athens night can turn on one good decision: a taverna dinner that lasts longer than planned, followed by a rooftop drink with the Acropolis lit across the…
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Medellin Coffee Salsa Itinerary: 3 Days That Flow
Medellin gets good after dark, when an afternoon spent over Colombian coffee turns into dinner, music, and a dance floor that doesn’t need much convincing. A short trip…
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3 Days in Hanoi for Pho, Bia Hoi, and Great Nights
Hanoi can hand you a perfect bowl of pho before 8 a.m., a street-side Bia Hoi at sunset, and a late-night snack you never saw coming. It can…
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3 Days in Belgrade for Rakija Bars and River Nights
Belgrade doesn’t ask you to rush. It asks you to stay for one more song, one more glass, one more stop that wasn’t on the plan. The best…
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