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  1. PhotoMusicians on El Conde street, a long, lively pedestrian street in the heart of Santo Domingo.
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    36 Hours

    36 Hours in Santo Domingo

    Away from the seaside resorts, the capital of the Dominican Republic is alive and in transition, with music, dance, delicious food and local crafts around every corner.

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    4 Ways to Travel Better in 2020

    For her final column of the year, Sarah Firshein takes inspiration from her inbox.

  2. Frugal traveler

    PhotoThe Winter Lantern Festival at the Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden on Staten Island runs until Jan. 12.
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    Christmas (on the Cheap) in January

    Looking for seasonal cheer without inflated prices? Then take your holiday spirit on the road — after Christmas.

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    The Secret Afterlife of Lost German Luggage

    Roughly 250,000 items are lost each year on the trains or platforms belonging to Deutsche Bahn. What happens to those items is decidedly German.

Top Destinations

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  1. PhotoAt the Berlin Wall Memorial, visitors can see the most preserved swath of the remaining complex.
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    36 Hours in Berlin

    November marks the 30th anniversary of the Berlin Wall’s fall. You can still get a sense of what it was like during the Cold War, via fascinating museums, architecture, restaurants and shops.

  2. PhotoThe 2020 Olympic Games in Japan will be held across nine prefectures, with the majority taking place in two areas of Tokyo.
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    What You Need to Know: The Tokyo 2020 Olympics

    Whether your flights are booked or you’re just now considering going, here are some insider hints and helpful advice to ensure a memorable time in Japan.

The 52 Places Traveler

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  1. PhotoThe Griffith Observatory offers panoramic views of the surrounding hills stretching all the way to the coast.
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    Confused in California

    Nearing the end of his round-the-world trip, the 52 Places Traveler was confounded by the Golden State cities of Los Angeles and Santa Barbara.

  2. PhotoCrowds gather at the Cape Byron Lighthouse for sunset.
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    In Australia, Diving Right Into Summer

    With just a few stops left on a yearlong trip, the 52 Places Traveler reveled in the sunny days in Perth and the Northern Rivers region, but there were ominous signs as well.

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    52 Places to Go in 2019

    A starter kit for escaping into the world.

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    Hampi: A Forgotten Civilization in a Rocky Land

    Most people don’t associate the monuments of Hampi with the same level of grandeur as the Taj Mahal or Old Delhi. But they should.

Travel Tips

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    How to Travel With Medical Marijuana

    Even as more states allow medical marijuana, traveling between states with cannabis can leave patients in legal limbo.

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    Taking an Uber? 9 Tips to Ride Safely

    Both Uber and Lyft post advice on their websites and also offer safety features in their apps, but here are a few more suggestions from experts to stay safe while in a ride share.

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    How to Choose a Honeymoon Destination

    Dreamy scenarios and out-of-the-box concepts can — and should — give way to practical considerations of budget, distance and activities.

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    How to Travel Car-Free With a Family

    In one writer’s experience, letting go of the wheel leads to happier travels, especially with children.

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    The Snowiest Mountains: Where to Ski, and When

    Planning a ski or snowboarding vacation? Data can direct you to the mountains most likely to have the best snow, either around the holiday season or in the spring.