Are all those aid station Oreos worth the pain of running 50 miles? The answer is… See the full post >

Built to fit in with surrounding buildings, this home incorporates the aesthetics of “poor” construction in a clean, modern design. See the full post >

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In the midst of vineyards, olive groves and the rolling green countryside of the lower Empordà, this converted 17th-century farmhouse is about as rural as it gets. A perfect getaway if you want to take the pace down a notch and escape the stress of city life. See the full post >

Grand old hotels with literary connections can sometimes be a little stuffy, but the excellent-value Hotel Trias is anything but. This stylish, family-friendly hotel is where Truman Capote stayed in 1960 while he finished In Cold Blood, and you can still stay in his glamorous, sea-view suite. See the full post >

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