American-Made Bags: The Backpack

Take this roll-top rucksack for quick jaunts outside the city

Fall brings with it the promise of travel getaways from weekend leaf-peeping to warmer-weather escapes. Wherever you may go this season the right bag is key. We’ve gathered a variety of American-made options to pack for weekend jaunts and extended holidays and present a different one each day this week. First up, the essential backpack. Archival Clothing Roll Top Archival’s basic Roll Top packs plenty …

Word of Mouth: Medellín

Soak up the vibrant energy of Sergio Fajardo's Colombian city

When mathematics professor Sergio Fajardo made a commitment to effect change in Antioquia, Colombia, he ran for office, became the mayor of Medellín and, eventually, the governor of Antioquia. In the 13 years since he took office, signs of transformation can be found in every part of the region. The campaign “Antioquia Las Mas Educada” has inspired the building of new libraries and greater access …

36 Hours: 125 Weekends in Europe

The New York Times' column in a new edition from Taschen

With thousands of years of history and art, as well as a multitude of restaurants and shops to consider, planning a trip to Europe can be a monstrous task. To help, The New York Times has again come together with Taschen to create a book based on the popular 36 Hours travel column for one encyclopedic tome of European getaways and day trips alike. Like …