jueves, 21 de abril de 2011

Travel


The Europe Issue
Kloosterstraat, the only street in Antwerp where stores are open on Sundays.
David De Vleeschauwer for The New York Times
Kloosterstraat, the only street in Antwerp where stores are open on Sundays.
From vintage reproductions made just for you to avant garde designs only available here, this small Belgian city can be a shopper’s dream.
Visitors explore the roof of the Duomo, Milan's main cathedral.

How I Fell for Milan

The city is no welcome wagon, but a few (and often hard-to-find) shops make it all worthwhile.

SLIDE SHOW: Europe in 15 Perfect Gifts, All Under $100

Amsterdam to Athens, 15 stores to explore, and — for those in a buying mood — to find a gift to bring back home.
Browsing at L'Éclaireur, on the Rue de Sévigné, one of several locations in Paris with clothes that would challenge even a professional model. The first L'Éclaireur opened in 1980.

How to Shop in Paris

An expert’s guide to passing muster in four destination shops in Paris: Colette, Merci, L’Éclaireur and Le Bon Marché.
From left: A favorite place for high tea is Gartine, in the city's historic center; outdoor tables at IJ-Kantine, a family-oriented restaurant; three artists sell their work at Keramiek van Campen.

36 Hours in Amsterdam

Look beyond the city center for innovative shops, unusual art and casual cafes.
PRACTICAL TRAVELER

In Europe, Is the VAT Refund Worth Your Time?

Visitors can recover as much as 20 percent on purchases made in Europe, but it can be a hassle.
Borsa, Istanbul.

Destination Dining in Department Stores

Food equal to the shopping in Berlin, Istanbul, London and Paris.
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INTERACTIVE FEATURE: Why We Travel: Readers’ Photos 2010

We asked readers to submit their best travel photos and share the back story. Here is a curated selection of the images.

SLIDE SHOW: Why We Travel

“We were fortunate to see something that not everyone sees: lions in a tree on the Serengeti at sunset.”

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