While the city has long been celebrated for both its arts scene and its stylish places to stay, the two worlds have recently just started to rub shoulders.

  Suggestions for where to eat in Paris, London, Rome, Stockholm and Munich on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

  In the mountains of Tajikistan, ancient trade and invasion routes intersect at what was called the Roof of the World.

  With its looming skyscrapers, stellar cuisine and thumping night life, the Malaysian capital has emerged as one of Southeast Asia?s most alluring metropolises.

  From melt-in-your-mouth roast pig to just-caught sashimi, streetside food vendors, known as warungs, offer some of the island?s best food.

  Over the last few years, a new wave of openings has re-established the Potts Point neighborhood as a destination for the young and beautiful.

  A checklist of tips (and Plan Bs) for handling holiday air travel.

  Service at this calm and cozy hideaway is friendly, but don?t be deceived: there are few bars that take their craft more seriously.

  What the no-frills hotel lacks in extravagance (and linens), it makes up for in location, price and an affable staff.

  ?Are there national parks that are within a couple of hours?drive of a major airport, with well-maintained roads so that the winter splendor can be appreciated??

  There are several travel-related charities and nonprofits that can use some help, no matter how little you can afford to give.

  There?s no need to spend money you don?t have. You can still enjoy a little luxury here, whether it?s serious window shopping or the truffle French fries.

  The Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake is home to a complex of canyons holding the greatest concentration of ancient rock art in the Western Hemisphere.

  Once seen as an afterthought relegated to the basement or attached to a sweaty gym area, hotel pools in recent years have become destinations in themselves.