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The Great Books and Movies to Read and Watch Before Visiting India
A list of some of the best books and films about the subcontinent to take in before you go
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Danger and Romance from HBO’s “Hemingway & Gellhorn”
A new made-for-television movie airing May 28 recounts the stormy love affair between the writer and the war correspondent
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Explore the Treasures of Kazakhstan in New York City
Artifacts from the Central Asian nation, including saddles ornamented with gold foil and cinnabar, are on display for the first time in the United States
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The Snows of…Tenerife?
The white stuff can fall at any time and almost anywhere, from the streets of Rome to the subtropical Canary Islands
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All Aboard the Beijing-Lhasa Express
The writer casts aside concerns about comfort and political correctness to take the rail trip of a lifetime
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Long Live America’s Small Towns
The author of our May article about the country's best small towns was pleased to find that lots of small towns are thriving
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Plus Ça Change in France
The nation says au revoir to the franc and to "mademoiselle" and bonjourto a proposed new theme park—Napoleonland
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Springtime Comes to the Flood-Damaged Cinque Terre
The future is looking brighter for the cliffside Italian villages ravaged by last fall's rains
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Good Friday Festivities on Procida
The Mysteries of the Dead Christ procession begins at Terra Murata on the island of Procida
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Sicilian Easter Sweets
On the Italian island, marzipan figures—pears, plums, Paschal lambs—are a favorite holiday treat
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A World of Cocktails
Unmixed feelings about mixed drinks, from the Singapore Sling to the Spritz con Aperol, courtesy of a thirsty traveler
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An American Library in Paris
Founded after World War I, the City of Light's English-language library has long been a haven for expats, including Hemingway
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It’s Always Springtime at the Flower Market
Exploring New York City's mid-town bloom bazaar, a unusual burst of color and perfume amid the helter-skelter of the city
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Wildflower Hunting in the California Desert
March is the traditional time to view the fab flora in Joshua Tree National Park
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Romance Against the Odds
Where marriage is a form of defiance and matchmaking is a game of chance
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Is Paris Really for Lovers?
Give Paris its due, but the place has at least its share of unromantic features
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What to Look for on the Train Ride From New York to Washington
Sure, the view along Amtrak's Northeast Corridor has its share of grime. But there are also sights that'll make you want to put away your smart phone
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L.A.’s Answer to the Yellow Brick Road
A group including the actor Jack Nicholson has tried to get Dirt Mulholland on the National Register of Historic Places
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The Allure of Nonexistent Places
Long-gone destinations have their own special appeal, don't you think?
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