As the government’s closure drags on, commercial airline passengers are suffering. But private aviation is doing banner business.

Spread out along the road between Christchurch and Queenstown, lodge hotels, many in remote spots, offer luxury with a sense of place.

Sonder, a short-term rental and boutique hotel company that had a licensing deal with Marriott, abruptly went out of business, stranding guests worldwide.

The travel turmoil led some fliers to embark on time-consuming detours as they monitored talks in Washington to end the government shutdown.

Airlines brace for further chaos, even as eight Democratic senators broke ranks with their party to back a deal that could end the shutdown.

For this month’s feature on pastries, T commissioned three artists to make original works. Here, they share their inspirations.

The country’s signature desserts meld Southeast Asian flavors with French colonial influences. Now the next generation of diasporic chefs is adding its imprint.

In convents across Spain, the tradition of selling sweets is alive and well.

A French tradition since at least the 14th century, trompe l’oeil sweets are especially well suited to our social media age.

Kaab el ghazal, which are stuffed with almond paste, are one of Morocco’s most iconic pastries.