The Travel Troubleshooter My mom died, but my airline won’t refund my fee Q: I recently flew from Washington to Chattanooga, Tenn., on US Airways, because my mother was ill. I planned to… June 14, 2014
The Travel Troubleshooter Five common travel mistakes: Avoid them But simple as that sounds, in practice it’s not always that easy. Let me say right from the outset that… May 31, 2014
Travel Remembering WWI Serenity – and beauty – emerge from Flanders Fields battlegrounds May 31, 2014
Travel In Yellowstone’s vastness, many wonders the basics open the door to nature’s majesty May 17, 2014
The Travel Troubleshooter Buyer beware: Don’t get burned by flash sales “We were told that it was a ‘flash’ sale and that day was the last to book,” he said. “We… May 17, 2014
Travel Airlines are expecting more travelers to fly this summer Between June 1 and Aug. 31, about 2.28 million people are expected to fly daily on U.S. carriers.Associated Press file… May 17, 2014
Local News More commuting by bike, especially here Cycling to work increases in U.S.; La Plata County outpaces Colorado May 9, 2014
Letter from Korla After a serene getaway, early morning panic at hotel I had a week off of work and decided to travel north to the Tianshan Mountains. I had heard stories… May 3, 2014
Travel Resurrecting a steam giant 132-feet long, 1.2 million pounds, Big Boy an engineering marvel May 3, 2014
Travel Museum honoring Sept. 11 victims to open May 21 The opening will come after a May 15 ceremony and a six-day dedication period during which the museum will be… May 3, 2014
The Travel Troubleshooter When I went on vacation, my Wi-Fi left me And it works – except when it doesn’t. This is one of those times when it doesn’t. I’m sitting outside… May 3, 2014
Travel On foot in remote Scotland Hills, lakes and hostels on the edge of civilization April 19, 2014
Travel Crocodile close calls can’t stop Nile walk British man navigates numerous dangers during 4,250-mile African trek April 19, 2014
Travel Is it safe to go in the water this summer? “I came down with a major ear infection on my third day there, which required immediate medical attention,” remembers Siegfried,… April 19, 2014
Travel What to call that trip? Staycation, glamping – don’t worry there’s a made-up word for it April 19, 2014
More Hands on Deck Swimming with whale sharks in the Sea of Cortez I have seen dorado, dolphins, flying fish, giant grey and sperm whales, manta rays hopping out of the water sunning… April 5, 2014
Travel When Death Valley comes to life Springtime is beautiful – and not that hot, really April 5, 2014
Letter from Korla A firsthand look at racial divisions inside China That being said, there are things about China that make me glad I grew up in America. Pollution is horrendous… April 5, 2014
Travel Vegas wheel spins to record Van Kim, an airline call center employee from Phoenix, declared the experience “unanimously awesome.” Kim stood in line for six… April 5, 2014
Travel The rural, quirky Oklahoma Panhandle cow chips, visit ghost towns, carry paper map March 29, 2014
The Travel Troubleshooter What to do when your hotel closes for renovations Q: I recently booked a vacation package in Cozumel, Mexico, through Priceline. I called the hotel’s customer service line to… March 29, 2014