Across America, botanical gardens large and small are perfect for a quick getaway where you can breathe fresh air, find a patch of shade and touch grass.

As visitors flock to places like Mexico City, Milan and Copenhagen, residents are rethinking what they share, and whom they share it with.

Our critic Jason Farago shares what you shouldn’t miss in a city full of secrets and surprises.

Visitors to national parks and other public lands in the Midwest faced closures, unhealthy air quality and recommended limits on outdoor activities.

A beautifully observed version of a man’s final act, along with a lively staging of “As You Like It,” engage the surrounding mountains in conversation.

A new 17-day festival in August is a reminder that jazz roots run deep in Los Angeles. Here’s where to hear some of the best musicians around.

The option, set to go on sale on some flights later this year, will feature a shared table in the middle seat. The move may actually save the airline money.

A bouncer in England, where people are renowned for queuing up respectably, offers six tips on how best to move safely, if slowly, forward.

A museum pass, public hot springs and free airline stopovers help shrink the cost of visiting Iceland’s capital.

There is more to the northeastern Italian region of Veneto than its famous capital. We explore the area’s many treasures by bike, boat, train and on foot.