The tourism boom coexists with mass emigration, fragile families, high teenage pregnancy rates, as well as the environmental challenges of a territory that has very scarce resources
Everything you need to know to pick the best area, viewpoint, trail — and how to organize your trip without missing a thing
The 72-year-old Panamanian is a former minister, lawyer and diplomat. And, right now, he is focused on a new adventure: telling his story. He has published a book and is producing a documentary about his life. He also wants to set a new travel record with his daughter
With its stars, premieres, legendary theaters and less glamorous corners, this avenue can disappoint and fascinate in equal measure
It’s a national pioneer in adapting its streets, but residents criticize the impacts of mass tourism on a paradise from which other cities look to learn
The legendary South African establishment is home to Amura, chef Ángel León’s first restaurant outside of Spain
Hungary’s capital celebrates in freedom after Viktor Orbán’s fall, in the Romanian city of Oradea the march is banned, while in the US respect for the community drops to historic lows
These two cities are as distinct as they are complementary for understanding the country’s history. One hosts one of the best-preserved medieval complexes in Central Asia, while the other is a unique architectural hybrid that blends Soviet brutalism with traditional Islamic ornamentation
Beyond the classic destinations, the observant tourist can witness what is being done to ensure that this city and island is not affected by rising sea levels
The railway line linking the Chinese capital and Pyongyang has reopened after being suspended for six years. Most passengers can only travel as far as the border between the two countries
EL PAÍS takes a journey through Ávila, Soria, Segovia and Valladolid in search of the places that captivated the brilliant filmmaker in the year in which his most moving work, ‘Chimes at Midnight,’ turns six decades old
The most populated city in the United Arab Emirates is a postmodern pastiche, a habitable ‘render’, a Las Vegas without the alibi of irony, a city where everything is wrong
The beauty of this paradise seems otherworldly: the enormous dunes of the Sahara merge with palm groves, turquoise springs, and the magical atmosphere of the place where Alexander the Great was declared a demigod
The common thread running through this area of the Japanese capital is its over 180 bookstores and other businesses related to writing
The sector accounts for a whopping 20% of GDP, but its harmful effects loom over this small nation of 3.8 million. High housing prices are leading the government to limit short-term rentals, while Dubrovnik is restricting cruise ships
The mass arrival of foreigners has become a hot-button issue in the Asian country, which will hold a general election on Sunday
Touching on daydreaming, field research and an oppressive family reality, artist Ed Alcock used photos, drawings and documents to reconstruct the story of his great-uncle Kendon and life in Horden, a mining town in the north of England nestled in one of the poorest areas of Europe
The vast, icy island is accessible without the need for polar explorer gear, especially along the southern and western coasts. However, it’s best to visit its villages and fjords with specialized agencies that have the necessary infrastructure for accommodation and transportation
McAloo Tikki, McBaguette, McSpaghetti... Photojournalist Gary He’s book takes a visual tour of the specialties that McDonald’s offers in more than 50 countries
This long, long road was crucial for the movement of troops during World War II before becoming the road trip par excellence in the 1960s and 1970s thanks to hippies and beatniks
A former fishing town became the promised land of hippies, artists and alternative travelers — though today, it is also an exclusive destination for celebrities
The number of Mexican visitors continues to rise despite Trump’s immigration policy and entry restrictions. While Mexico is not on the U.S. travel ban list, the visa application process has become harder and more expensive
The Trump administration’s proposal would apply to visitors from countries included in the Visa Waiver Program
Countries like Romania, Serbia, and Bosnia upkeep socialist spaces, with the aim of turning them into ‘Instagrammable’ spots where people can experience the regimes of the past
From the air, underground, or at street-level, EL PAÍS has put together a list of 10 surprising places to explore in the Big Apple, beyond the touristy clichés
Although Congress is close to approving a deal to reopen the federal government, officials warn that flights could be limited to ‘a trickle’ ahead of Thanksgiving if the gridlock persists
Visiting this remote spot in the Willow Creeks Valley is like stepping into a dream frozen in sepia. Everything is there. The houses, the objects, the half-burned stoves, the unopened letters. And the warning remains the same: don’t touch anything
