Travel Dispatch: A Pilgrimage to a Downed Warplane

Plus: A 4,000-Mile Whistle-Stop Tour of America

View in browser|nytimes.com May 21, 2025 In honor of Memorial Day weekend, we're sharing two New York Times Travel stories that intersect with military service, along with two quiet celebrations of America. READ ABOUT … Joel Carillet A Personal Pilgrimage to a Downed Warplane in Papua New Guinea → Ollie Stewart, the First Black Reporter Accredited as a War Correspondent During World War II → Janie Osborne for The New York Times A 4,000-Mile, 6-Towns Whistle-Stop Tour of America → Luis Mazón Prue Leith's Great American Road Trip → Make a friend's day: Forward this email. Did you get this from a friend? Sign up for the Travel Dispatch here. You can always find our latest stories here. See all newsletters here. If you received this newsletter from someone else, subscribe here. Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Travel Dispatch from The New York Times. To stop receiving Travel Dispatch, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018