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Sunday, July 17, 2011

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A ceramic mural, “Mur pour David Fernández Miró,” named for a grandson, in Parc de la Mar in Palma de Majorca.
Lourdes Segade for The New York Times

A ceramic mural, “Mur pour David Fernández Miró,” named for a grandson, in Parc de la Mar in Palma de Majorca.

Discovering the island that sheltered and inspired the artist, leading to some of his greatest work.

From Left: A bicyclist makes his way up Cadillac Mountain; cooling off by the Downeast Deli on Main Street in Bar Harbor; the Margaret Todd emerges from the fog in Bar Harbor.

36 Hours in Bar Harbor, Me.

Some resort towns get trendier over the years, but Bar Harbor — a delightful base from which to bike, hike and sail around Maine’s Mount Desert Island — feels deliciously frozen in time.

Practical Traveler

Budget Excursions for Volunteers

These days, it seems that just about every travel organization has a volunteer component that offers discounted vacations in exchange for some work.

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The outdoor seating at Trafik, known for its katmer, in Gaziantep.

Into Pistachio Country, in Southeastern Turkey

The highly affordable Gaziantep is a culinary hot spot in Turkey, not to mention the country's pistachio capital.

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Tree-top forest walk.

From City (Munich) to Forest (Bavarian)

Germany’s other major forest region offers tree-top walks, unusual liqueurs and plenty of fresh air.

Explorer
The foothills of the Carpathian mountains reveal treasures like a church with a tall bell tower, partly covered in tin, in the village of Izki.

In Ukraine, Churches With a Distinctive Allure

Hidden in the foothills of the Carpathian Mountains, centuries-old wooden churches stave off the effects of time.

Surfacing

Slide Show: Hong Kong’s Meatpacking District

The Sheung Wan neighborhood has found new life with a bumper crop of restaurants, galleries and nightlife spots.

Bites
Bartender Alexander Phillips prepares a cocktail at Locanda.

Restaurant Report: Locanda, in San Francisco

Locanda, which opened this spring in the Mission District, is an osteria that channels the culinary traditions of Rome.

Heads Up
Jaime Sarabaugh  and Ian Erlandson took a break from their drinks at Lustre Pearl to enjoy some Hula-Hoop.

In Austin, Bungalows and Brews

The Rainey Street neighborhood, near the banks of Lady Bird Lake, is attracting locals with homey new bars.

Check In/ Check Out
The W Austin is near both the nightclub scene and Lady Bird Lake.

Hotel Review: the W Austin, in Austin, Tex.

Unlike some of the charmless business hotels downtown, the W adds some spice with bars, bright midcentury décor and ample amenities.

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Slide Show: Why We Travel

“For me, this picture represents what Paris is all about; love, art and joie de vivre.”

Interactive Feature: Why We Travel: Readers’ Photos 2010

We asked readers to submit their best travel photos and share the back story. Here is a curated selection of the images.

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Miró‘s Majorca

Spend a little time in Majorca and the casual placement of Miró‘s artwork reveals itself as part of a much larger story.

36 Hours in Bar Harbor, Me.

This summer resort feels frozen in time.

Ukraine’s Wooden Churches

The western region of Ukraine is home to a number of unusual wooden churches dating from the 15th to 18th centuries.

Room for Debate

Where Would Hemingway Go?

In every era, one city is designated as a magnet of creativity and energy. Which city is most dynamic in Europe now?

Last Minute Travel Deals

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Turkey’s Island Idyll
Turkey’s Island Idyll
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36 Hours in Honolulu
36 Hours in Honolulu
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Journey to the Arctic Circle
Journey to the Arctic Circle

Interactive Feature: A Directory of Rare Wonders

A regional guide of endangered species.

Business Travel

A Return to Spending and the Front Rows

The years of trimming costs have given way to a rebound in travel as the economy picks up. This and other stories on business travel in a special section.

The Scoop

New York City iPhone App

An insider’s guide to what to eat, drink and do in New York from the staff of The Times, including a new category on favorite day trips outside of the five boroughs.

Eurofile

In Alexander Lobrano’s new column, Eurofile, the author of “Hungry for Paris” writes about the best tables (and beds) on the continent.

The 41 Places to Go in 2011

From the beaches of Mexico to the wilds of Kurdistan, the places on this year’s list take you to the end of the world and back.

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