jtrent238 test blog: Travel Dispatch: A Journey Through Black Nova Scotia

September 17, 2022

Old Town Lunenburg, in Nova Scotia, is one of two urban communities in North America designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site.Carolina Andrade for The New York Times

Dear Travel Fan,

Though there is a 400-year history of African culture in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, it's a story that's been tucked into the shadows of Canadian history. This week, Shayla Martin, explores it for us.

We also look at the boom in cruising on Lake Superior, the largest and westernmost of the Great Lakes, which is known for its spectacular scenery — and, at times, spectacularly bad weather. Cruise companies are betting that Americans will want a close-to-home cruise option with both nature and history to explore.

We've also got a guide to taking your pet along when you travel (an increasingly popular option). And we've been chronicling the difficulty of renewing a U.S. passport for some time now, so it's nice to finally have some good news to report: the State Department plans to launch online passport renewals for the general public in early 2023.

As we approach fall, how are your travels going? Please let us know by sending an email to: travel@nytimes.com.

Wishing you safe and happy journeys,
Amy Virshup

OPEN UP YOUR WORLD

Carolina Andrade for The New York Times

A Journey Through Black Nova Scotia

The 400-year history of African culture in this maritime Canadian province is expansive, but it's a story that's been tucked into the shadows of Canadian history. Now, grass-root initiatives are changing that.

By Shayla Martin

Jenn Ackerman for The New York Times

Lake Superior Is Cold, Sparsely Settled and Known for Bad Weather. Perfect for Cruising, Some Say.

As cruising picks up, one small Wisconsin port weighs the pros and cons of more ships and their impact on the town and the environment.

By Stephanie Pearson

Maria Mavropoulou for The New York Times

Braving the Winds on a Greek Isle

'We had been expecting Tinos's famous Meltemi, the seasonal and often fierce northern winds that blow through the islands in the summer, to cool us down after a suffocating Roman heat wave. But not this.'

By Jason Horowitz

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THE CHANGING WORLD OF TRAVEL

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Woman Gets 4 Months After Shoving Flight Attendant, Spitting on a Passenger

Kelly Pichardo, 32, will also have to pay more than $9,000 to American Airlines for the altercation, which came as incidents involving unruly passengers unnerved airline workers and the public.

By Maria Cramer

Lloyd Miller

Good News for Weary Travelers: Online Passport Renewal Is Coming Your Way

The shift will eliminate the need for piles of paperwork and hours waiting in lines. But it will still take some time to actually get your hands on your passport.

By Debra Kamin

Feedback, thoughts, tips? Email the Travel desk at travel@nytimes.com.