Daily deal: Two nights in Washington, DC
Convene your own meeting of the United Nations in the heart of Washington, DC's embassy belt with a two-night Thursday-to-Sunday stay at the Normandy Hotel ($165).
Read more…In brief: A 116-day rowboat journey across the Indian Ocean
First people-to-people visitors to Cuba have mixed reactions, Britons narrowly escape the final day of a 3,200-mile journey across the Indian Ocean, and more.
Read more…Go batty in Austin, Texas
In late August, more than 40,000 people visit to see 1.5 million bats fly free.
Read more…Hidden hotel fees
Some hotels are “nickel and diming” travellers for services they do not even use.
Read more…Drawing on experience: Buenos Aires
Have book and pen, will travel.
Read more…Daily deal: Two nights in Whistler’s mountains
Clear your head with a two-night stay for two ($399) at the Whistler Alpine Chalet in the Canadian Rockies. Canoe, hike or bike through nature, or rejuvenate with yoga and spa therapy.
Read more…In brief: Taking a holiday can lower your IQ
Another budget airline coming to Japan, going on holiday — especially in a warm climate — might significantly lower your IQ, and more.
Read more…Berlin versus tourists
Locals often grumble about tourists, but Berlin saw an actual protest.
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Florence’s unlikely artistic win 
On the road: San Pedro de Atacama 
How human error can cause a crash 
Under-explored European day trips 
Dubai’s ping pong nightclub 
Reader Q&A: Three days in Delhi 
Best places to heal a broken heart 
Epicurean Slovenia makes its mark 
Walking with Jesus in the Galilee 
Vancouver’s revamped night market 
New Mexico’s hospital turned hotel 
Business trip: Denver 
Four apps encourage smarter detours 
Are the French really arrogant? 
What makes air passengers happy? 
Our favourite images of the week 
Top 10 North American gardens 
A salty offering to Polish saints 