THE COMPASS

In this week’s Compass, discover seven seaside day trips from London, learn what Midwestern city should be your first Route 66 stop, and get inspired by some of our favorite history-related hikes!

This Illinois city is the best place to fill up on Route 66 lore. It’s not Chicago.

Sure, the famed Route 66 starts in downtown Chicago. But it’s a smaller city, less than 200 miles away, that best captures the spirit of this iconic strip of pavement.

Oaky, earthy … umami? Here’s why Japanese wine is all the rage.

Japan’s once-underwhelming wine industry became the hottest in the business by throwing out the rulebook and embracing its unique terroir. Here are the key players and the best wineries to visit.

OUTDOORS WITH A BIT OF HISTORY

These 7 seaside towns are perfect for a day trip from London by train

What could be better than escaping London to lie on a beach? But days at the seaside aren’t just the reserve of summer — at these lively towns, there’s plenty to see and do, even in the colder months.

Today’s newsletter was edited and curated by William O'Connor and produced by Alisher Egamov. 

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