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By Stephanie Wu

The 27 best places to travel in 2019

This year’s list of places spans the world, from an exciting new food city in Scandinavia to an upstate New York haven.

The problem with cashless restaurants

By Josh Ocampo
A 2015 study found 360,000 households in New York City did not have access to a credit card.

Finding yourself in SoBe

By Mike Sheffield
Inclusivity and diversity are at the heart of what makes South Beach such an iconic getaway.

The 26 best places to travel in 2018

By Alex Orlov, Kate Bratskeir and Stephanie Wu
Whether you travel for great food, craft brews, adventure or culture, these are the destinations that should be on your list.

Alberta’s Rocky Mountains are a cozy, relaxing getaway all year-round

By Seema Dhawan
What could be a better wellness destination than the residence of more winter Olympic athletes than anywhere else in Canada?

The Best Food Cities in America: Oakland, California

Belgrade, Serbia, has a wild nightlife scene, with clubs on barges and a burgeoning craft beer scene

By Kaitlin Menza
Belgrade may be the wildest nightlife city in Europe — sorry, Berlin.

Bhutan is a hiker’s paradise that’s slowly opening up to the outside world

By Lane Nieset
Thimphu is one of only two capitals in the world without traffic lights.

Bologna, Italy, is home to the Disney World of food and countless other culinary gems

By Brad Japhe
The Italian city is considered the birthplace of both tortellini pasta and tagliatelle alla Bolognese.

After a 6-month closure, Boracay, Philippines, reopens as a cautious tropical paradise

By Katie Lockhart
The island in the Philippines will only allow 19,000 visitors at a time.

Best Places to Travel: Madison, Wisconsin

Detroit is quickly becoming a great food city — and there’s something for every budget

By Dorothy Hernandez
Detroit has given the world iconic dishes such as square pizza and Asian corned beef, an Asian fusion take on a Reuben sandwich.

Franklin, Tennessee, has the whiskey and war history to rival Nashville

By Kristin Luna
Just 20 miles south of Music City, Franklin has long drawn Civil War history buffs and spirits lovers.

Gothenburg, Sweden, is taking its place among Scandinavia’s top-tier food cities

By CB Owens
Sweden’s second-largest city is setting the standard for sustainable dining in Scandinavia.

Islay — aka Whisky Island — is where all of your scotch dreams come true

By Brad Japhe
The rolling greenery, pounding surf and sea breeze form the ideal setting for Islay's main industry: whisky making.
By Josh Ocampo

Maui is coming out of Oahu’s shadow, thanks to its quiet beaches and great restaurants

Fresh produce, poke and fried mochi dipped in pâté are just a few foods you can sample on the tropical island.

Mendoza is the grape capital of South America — and the food is just as good as the wine

By Sorrel Moseley-Williams
Between a weak peso and increased international flights, it’s an ideal time to visit Argentina’s glorious wine country.

Nagoya is the next big destination for food in Japan

By Kelly Kasulis
Some of Nagoya's food hits include a grilled eel porridge and pan-fried spaghetti with sausage.

A new nonstop flight makes Nairobi — and Kenya’s safari scene — way more accessible to Americans

By Stephanie Wu
The new flight will make it easier for Americans to go on safari — or to visit the overlooked beaches of Kenya.

Namibia is all about the magical landscapes — and the country is dedicated to protecting them

By Kathryn Romeyn
Go for the unreal landscapes, stay for the conscientious conservation of the area’s wild animals.