|  | From Kim Knox Beckius, your About Travel Editor Greetings, Travelers! This week, I asked my colleagues: "What piece have you written that you wish more travelers would read?" Now, I'm inviting you to dive in and discover some of their best overlooked travel advice. ~Kim | | New York City Required Eating Even if you've seen the Big Apple's most popular attractions, you can't cross the city off your bucket list until you've also noshed your way through New York. From black and white cookies to pastrami, here's your guide to essential NYC foods. | 5 Pretty Villages a Short Trip from London "People are always asking me about pretty villages they can visit," says UK Travel Expert Ferne Arfin, so she's created this splendid photo tour to introduce picture-perfect spots an easy drive or bus trip from London. Prepare to be intrigued: In some of these villages, all is not as bucolic and serene as it seems! | Being Bumped from a Flight is a Budget Traveler's Delight Airlines almost always overbook flights these days, and while it can be a dreadful inconvenience to be bumped involuntarily, chivalrously giving up your seat can earn you substantial rewards. Budget Travel Guide Mark Kahler wants you to understand the ins and outs before you play the bumping game, so you'll come out a winner. | One Italian City, Many Experiences Think you need to book a multi-city tour to enjoy a variety of experiences in Italy? Al contrario! Select a single Italian city to be your home base, and Italy Travel Expert Martha Bakerjian will help you build a diverse itinerary featuring day trips to see small towns, archeological sites and the Italian countryside.More Recommended Reading Below | | | | Related Searches | | | | Featured Articles | | | | | | | | Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics | | | | You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Travel newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com | | | | | More to Explore | | Advertisement | |