Assisi Journal
Andrea Wyner for The New York Times
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In St. Francis’ Hometown, a New Kind of Pilgrim
By NINA BURLEIGH
New Age retreats that offer yoga, meditation and spa treatments are cropping up in Assisi, Italy, a spot popular with Catholic pilgrims for centuries.
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Road Trip
Robert Rausch for The New York Times
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Exploring Kentucky Bourbon at Its Source
By JAMES CONAWAY
In the center of horse country, distilleries have made a comeback and tourism is on the rise.
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Heads Up
Benny Islami for The New York Times
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In Kosovo, a Thirst for Progress, and Beer, Too
By ADAM H. GRAHAM
Though Islam prohibits the drinking of alcohol, a beer culture is emerging in Pristina.
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Txema Salvans
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Menorca, the Ibiza Antidote
By ALEXANDER LOBRANO
Imagine the white-sand beaches of Spain’s most famous island – but without the thudding electronica and all-night dance parties – and you’ll get rustic, low-key Menorca, now coming into its own.
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Chester Higgins Jr./The New York Times
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Airbnb Seeks to Expand in China With Local Help
By AMIE TSANG and PAUL MOZUR
The start-up is working with local venture capital firms to expand in China, its fast-growing market, mimicking LinkedIn’s strategy for doing business there.
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Hotels and Dining
Q&A
Getting Creative With Small Hotel Rooms
By SHIVANI VORA
Niki Leondakis, the chief executive of Commune Hotels and Resorts, is preparing to launch Tommie, a chain of affordable hotels for those in search of creative accommodations.
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Check In
Courtesy of Hotel Croydon
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Hotel Review: Hotel Croydon in Miami
By VALERIYA SAFRONOVA
Among its high-priced neighbors, the Croydon is a reasonably priced, convenient and comfortable option with perks that make choosing it worthwhile.
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Bites
At Las Cabras in Santiago, Pedigree Is All
By OLIVER STRAND
While reminiscent of a diner, the food produced with first-rate ingredients in the hands of a well-regarded chef.
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