The Karoo has seen so much, but changed so little
From the Khoisan to springbok herds to British soldiers, many have passed without leaving a mark
Travel
Thursday
Friday
Zakynthos: then and now
From shots to sun salutations at the Peligoni Club
Monday
An escape from Venice
After a quick Bellini at Harry’s, the glory of the mountains beckons
Bimini the beautiful
No stop lights, no fast food — just Bahamian charm and turquoise waters in Hemingway’s playground
The elephants I’ll never forget
To lose these magnificent creatures would be tragic, and not only for their beauty
Friday
Pure shores: a Scottish sea safari
Island-hopping by day, glamping by night — this is the ultimate way to explore Scotland’s mythology-steeped, wildlife-rich Hebrides
In a balloon over Burgundy
Peace at 5,000 feet
Thursday
Skiing Hokkaido’s powder triangle
How I became a Japowder junkie
Tokyo drift: Japan’s once-pricey capital is now cost-effective… for Americans
I rarely prioritize spending time in big cities, and megacities have never been my thing, so my expectations were modest
Is Paris the world’s most bookish city?
Sorry, New York: you’ve got serious competition
Off-season fun in Montauk
The town is famed for its incredible striped bass and largely untouched natural beauty
Thursday
The life and legacy of Mavis Gallant, an American in Paris
The author skewered the pretensions of would-be intellectual travelers
The majesty of Siena’s Palio
The city’s horse race is as mad as it is old
Crossing the Atlantic at Christmas
The first hurdle: how to get the sleep right to avoid jetlag
Thursday
A warm welcome in Salem from women and witches
Pro-tip for visiting New England in October: go in November
Thursday
Sustainable splendor: skiing the Italian Alps
Every stop off is an event, somehow more lavish than you’d dreamed
Tuesday
Opening a bottle with… Soho House’s Kate Bryan
How the global head of collections shaped the range of works that hang in the Mumbai House
Monday
There’s more to Bordeaux than fine wine
The French city is rich in history, culture and class of all kinds
Thursday
Letters from Spectator readers, October 2024
Californication and tiring of travel
Falling in love with Montana
After ten days in Montana, New York City’s Dimes Square was an assault on the senses