Travel Dispatch: The Lure of Stones and Silence in Zagori
Plus: 36 Hours in the Costa Brava, Spain
Travel Dispatch
September 6, 2025
Stone two- and three-story buildings, with steps ascending a mountain.
The village of Aristi, in northwestern Greece. 

Dear Travel Fan,

When Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced their engagement last week, our minds immediately raced to honeymoon planning (this is the Travel desk, after all). Though the couple didn’t ask for our help, we put together this round up of possible spots that offer luxury, privacy and unbeatable experiences (price was not a consideration).

This week we look at the unintended consequences of one effort to battle overtourism. The biggest cruise ships can no longer dock in Venice, so they now stop in nearby Trieste. But what does it mean for that city to have passengers flooding its streets?

The writer Daphne du Maurier, known for her psychological mysteries and romantic novels, lived in Cornwall, in southwest England, for decades. A writer and fan followed in her footsteps.

When many travelers think of Greece, they think of the islands, but the country also has mountain regions with beautiful hiking trails. We visited Zagori, a land of cascading rivers, emerald forests and ancient villages carved from stone.

Our 36 Hours column visits the Costa Brava, the “wild coast” region of Spain north of Barcelona that, has long lured artists and intellectuals.

We also have a roundup of dude ranch vacations, where you can experience the cowboy (and cowgirl) life, sometimes even in luxury.

And if you’ve ever worried about losing your passport while abroad, our latest Travel 101 piece tells you how to get a new one.

Wishing you safe and happy travels,
Amy Virshup

OPEN UP YOUR WORLD

THE CHANGING WORLD OF TRAVEL

TRAVEL 101

A man is putting his left hand on his forehead in frustration as he looks over his wallet, key and credit card, with a suitcase and backpack on either side of him. The image of a passport is seen hovering over his head.

Weston Wei

Travel 101

Was Your Passport Lost or Stolen Abroad? Here’s How to Replace It.

Losing your travel document while overseas can be a hassle, but the process of getting a replacement and getting yourself home is simple once you know what to do.

By Danielle Gelfand

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