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36 Hours in Izmir, Turkey
Thousands of years of culture and history converge in this vibrant, coastal city known as the “Pearl of the Aegean.”
By Alex Crevar
Recent and archived work by Alex Crevar for The New York Times
Thousands of years of culture and history converge in this vibrant, coastal city known as the “Pearl of the Aegean.”
By Alex Crevar
Stroll along the river, explore a contemporary art scene and admire panoramic views in this scenic Central European capital.
By Alex Crevar
Amid fertile valleys, gorges, ancient ruins and mountain villages, Europe’s first wild river national park attempts to balance tourism and conservation.
By Alex Crevar
A circumnavigation of the city’s Old Town includes a tidal symphony and an architectural synopsis of Croatian history.
By Alex Crevar
This Croatian port city is fueled by long seafood lunches, ancient traditions and wine-filled evenings.
By Alex Crevar
The longtime sports journalist Claude Droussent discusses his new guidebook to cycling in Europe, which uses data from the fitness app Strava, and the growing role bicycles play in worldwide travel.
By Alex Crevar
A leisurely paced ride, from Trieste, Italy, to the ancient city of Pula, on Croatia’s Istrian shore, offers culture, history and sublime views, not to mention wine and truffles.
By Alex Crevar
In this appealingly gritty port city you’ll find seafood, Austro-Hungarian architecture and, next year, a full roster of events celebrating Rijeka’s turn as a European Capital of Culture.
By Alex Crevar
It is an ancient land, but as of February it has a new name, giving travelers seeking a cool passport stamp a novel reason to visit.
By Alex Crevar
In the Slovenian capital, a car-free center, historic architecture, lots of green space and riverbanks lined with cafes, pubs and boutiques.
By Alex Crevar