The world's least friendly cities

A poll has revealed the world's least friendly cities, and six US destinations have made the top ten

Japan: our tour guide disappeared in a 'forest of selfie-sticks'

Stella Beddoe wins £200 for her account of a visit to Japan, where ancient traditions and modern mores meet - in a sea of selfie sticks

Choice Tables: In Siem Reap, Cambodia, Local Fare Gets a Chance to Shine

New restaurants offer a deep dive into one of Southeast Asia’s lesser-known cuisines.

In Finland, Slippery Seals

The desire to see a rare animal sometimes just isn’t enough.

Bank Holiday madness

The August Bank Holiday weekend is here

As Hikers Celebrate on Appalachian Trail, Some Ask: Where Will It End?

Faced with increasing crowds and partylike behavior by a few, officials are threatening to reroute the Appalachian Trail so that it does not end atop Maine’s highest peak.

A Tour of Lake Michigan, My Inland Sea

Chicago. Sand dunes. A ferry crossing. A voyage reveals striking topography, time-worn communities and the reassuring permanence of an unchanging lake amid it all.