A guide to explore Auckland like a local — glittering harbors, dormant volcanoes, Māori heritage, Pacific warmth and cozy cafés that make every neighborhood a joy to explore.

Discover London’s spirited flavors with this guide — must-eat delights and the best spots to shop, taste and wander across the city.

Nantes — spirited and audacious — blends a storied past with fresh creativity: once a bustling seaport tied to the slave trade, it honors memory while reinventing life, art and neighborhoods.

Kotor, a fortified jewel on Montenegro’s Adriatic, nestles in the fjord-like Bay of Kotor with ancient ruins, winding lanes and irresistible old-world charm.

“Pearl of the Adriatic,” Dubrovnik perches on southern Dalmatia’s coast, its 16th-century stone walls encircling a charming Old Town of seafood feasts and quaint boutiques.

Having lived in Asia, Japan still baffled me: confusing trains, dramatic weather and wild solo adventures — use these Japan travel tips to plan your escape.