In a speech this month, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada, clearly annoyed by import tariffs levied by President Trump and his threats of making Canada âthe 51st state,â suggested that Canadians might act individually to respond to the affronts. âNow is also the time to choose Canada,â Mr. Trudeau said, adding, âIt might mean…
In 2025, travelers who are reluctant to abandon overcrowded hot spots like Barcelona and Lisbon and take advantage of the near euro-dollar parity â which makes traveling to Europe more affordable for U.S. visitors â are instead striking a balance by booking quieter âdetour destinationsâ: lesser-known places close enough to take a side-trip from a…
Rich Harrington had always wanted to visit Europe, but planning a trip with others felt daunting. âItâs hard enough coordinating dinner out with friends,â he said. Then Mr. Harrington, a 41-year-old animator from Middletown, Conn., discovered group trips that cater to solo travelers, and in 2023, he traveled with the tour operator Exoticca to Italy,…