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SHORE LEAVE

Raw, wild, and mind-bendingly remote, yet peppered with world-class wineries and restaurants-Australia's South West Edge is a study in contrasts.

Of Land and Sea

Savoring French flavors on a gastronomic trail between Marseille and Dijon.

FAMILY-STYLE

Food writer MATT GOULDING couldn't wait to get back to the hushed omakase restaurants of Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka. But would his young kids love the country-and its cuisine as much as he does?

HAPPY MEAL

Many tascas, the no-frills dining spots in Lisbon, have vanished. But others, Austin Bush discovers, are being lovingly reinvented.

FJORD FOCUS

Norway in December? Crazy-and crazy beautiful. Indulging a family wish, Akash Kapur discovers a world of icy enchantment.

Bonjour la France

When an American writer retires in Brittany, she learns how to belong again.

Wheels on Fire

With its blazing fall colors and picturesque villages, the Japanese island of Kyushu was made for cycling.

Down to Earth

Pottery runs deep in Santa Fe, from hallowed Pueblo collections to clay-throwing pubs.

Steel City Shining

A tech boom; a thriving cultural scene; destination dining. Can this be... Pittsburgh?

CHEERS TO SAN MIGUEL

With the restoration of a historic home, tequila brand Casa Dragones is putting its stamp on one of Mexico's best-loved cities.

The Luxury of Silence - Grieving a dissolved marriage, Nora Walsh seeks peace and compassion at a meditation retreat in California.

My decade-long marriage to a man I deeply love had dissolved, and I had come to the Spirit Rock Meditation Center, in the secluded hills of Marin County, north of San Francisco, to steady myself. Led by the author and meditation teacher Oren Jay Sofer, the seven-day silent retreat focused on the four brahmavihāra, or Buddhist virtues: loving-kindness, compassion, joy, and equanimity.

Back to Sri Lanka - The past few years have not been easy on this alluring South Asian island. But on a return visit, Prasad Ramamurthy finds a place-and a people-on the upswing.

I was at the end of a five-day journey that had begun in the UNESCO World Heritage site of Galle Fort, in southwestern Sri Lanka, and taken me across the southern tip of the island to the leopard reserve of Yala National Park. In between I had taken in the dramatic coastline of Weligama and had stopped for some beach time in Hiriketiya. Sri Lanka is a country I'm particularly fond of, so when I was asked to revisit to report this story, I seized the opportunity. Yes, I was dying to go back, but I'd had another motive for coming: I wanted to see if the island nation was ready to welcome international visitors again.

DEEP DIVE

Go for a swim with sperm whales, and you may find yourself hooked. Maggie Shipstead journeys to the Caribbean island of Dominica, where these giants of the deep are making a big splash.

Hold on to Your Hat

A new Texas story is unfolding in Fort Worth. Nora Walsh boot-scoots her way around sleek hotels and world-class museums.

Breaking the Mold

A Swedish town once famous for its saltglazed ceramics is having a renaissance. Johannes Lichtman gets behind the wheel.

Ancient Flavors

On a trip along the Aegean Coast, Betsy Andrews savors the rich history of Turkish wine.

HEATING UP

In Mexico City, chefs from across the Asian diaspora are redefining the city's cuisine. Michaela Tremble traces a culinary connection that spans centuries.

Second Course - Noma chef René Redezpi found fame ingredient-focused with fine dining. His new TV show goes even further.

This summer, chef René Redezpi and Travel + Leisure contributor Matt Goulding released their Apple TV+ docuseries, Omnivore. Each episode follows a single ingredient on its global journey, from harvesting to processing to cooking. T+L spoke to the Danish chef about the making of the series, and what's on his travel radar.

RAPPY VALLEY

For more than two decades, wine expert Ray Isle has been visiting Napa to uncover the best of the region. Here's his short list.

Mealtime in Manila

Creative young chefs are making the Philippine capital Asia's new culinary hot spot.

ALL ASHORE

Juneau is one of Alaska's busiest cruise ports-and it has a booming food scene.

Experiences - City of Gold - While some parts of Sicily feel overexposed, there's still treasure to be found in Noto.

While some parts of Sicily feel overexposed, there's still treasure to be found in Noto. This little city in southeastern Sicily is one of the most enchanting in all of Europe. Along its main drag, Corso Vittorio Emanuele, stands one gorgeous building after another, built in the grand, 17th-century Baroque style. The whole place looks like a movie set (a steamy episode of The White Lotus was filmed there).

Spain by Train

It's now possible to see the country's lush northern coast from a luxury sleeper train. Jessica Vincent hops on board.

MOMENT IN THE SUN

Why Nice once again feels like the coolest place to be in the French Riviera.

TIME AND TIDE

Wilmington, North Carolina, is evolving into a 21st-century destination, even as it comes to terms with its complicated past.

Learning to Evolve

What happens when a type-A traveler tries to give up control? Lauren Matison takes the plunge on a family getaway to the action-packed Galápagos Islands.

Sacred Waters

To help heal from a traumatic loss, Jim Kristofic seeks solace in Horseshoe Bend, on the Colorado River.

Nature Hop

John Muir, the father of America's national parks, visited the wooded hills of South Australia more than a century ago. Tony Perrottet retraces bis botanical journey.

ROCK OF AGES

An entire adventure ecosystem has sprung up at the foot of one of Colombia's most popular natural wonders.

DESERT ROAD

Beyond the glitz of Abu Dhabi and Dubai, Karthika Gupta discovers the outdoorsy side of the United Arab Emirates.