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Wired Icelanders seek to keep remote peninsula digital-free

Icelanders seek to keep remote peninsula digital-free

September 15, 2018

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Ties between urban horsemen, Mennonites bolster old trade

On this recent morning, a few of the remaining practitioners of an obscure trade and folk culture known as arabbing…

September 13, 2018

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Eudora Welty gets first marker on Mississippi writers trail

Now, with the dedication of a marker to the late author Eudora Welty, the state is starting a writers trail.…

September 12, 2018

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Ten things I never knew about Las Vegas – until I ran a high-roller suite

Hotels stand on The Strip in this aerial photograph taken at dusk above Las Vegas, Nevada.David Paul Morris/Bloomberg Its 20-plus…

September 11, 2018

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In Jamestown, a reckoning over American slavery’s beginnings

“Freedom over there,” Bates told visitors near the banks of Virginia’s sprawling James River. “Slavery over here.” Jamestown has long…

September 9, 2018

The Travel Troubleshooter

Don’t panic: A guide to handling pre-trip anxiety

“Pre-trip anxiety is a form of anticipatory anxiety,” says Marie Casey Olseth, a psychiatrist based in Minneapolis. “It’s not a…

September 9, 2018

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A living history museum looks at how it presents lives of blacks, women

Old Sturbridge Village has received a $75,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities it will use to partner…

September 8, 2018

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Cape Cod beaches: Playgrounds for tourists – and young sharks

One prominent researcher suggests the presence of younger and smaller great white sharks this summer could be playing a role.…

September 7, 2018

Travel

Tiny Alaska village experiences boom in polar bear tourism

More than 2,000 people visited the northern Alaska village of Kaktovik on the Beaufort Sea last year to see polar…

September 6, 2018

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Arizona canyon famed for waterfalls reopens after flooding

This July 11, 2018, file photo, provided by Eric Kremer shows waterfalls normally blue-green turning muddy brown in Supai, Ariz.,…

September 3, 2018

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Get the window seat, and more tips to stay healthy while flying

that tray table, too

September 2, 2018

The Travel Troubleshooter

Is it time for warning labels on plane tickets?

A provision in the Senate version of the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act requires air carriers to disclose their baggage…

September 1, 2018

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North Korea allows tourists to climb rarely seen peak

Hoping to open up a side of North Korea rarely seen by outsiders, a New Zealander who has extensive experience…

August 31, 2018

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Quebec City’s enticing tableau beyond the wall

To visit without venturing outside the 17th century fortification is to miss the outdoor concerts, vistas and history of the…

August 28, 2018

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Traveling alone helped me confront my fear of being by myself

Tourists watch Paris from the top of the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, France. The Eiffel Tower is seen background.Associated…

August 27, 2018

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6 affordable, fun cities for frugal travelers

Theater fans flock to Shakespeare in Delaware Park in Buffalo, N.Y. The upstate city is enjoying a millennial-driven renaissance, with…

August 26, 2018

The Travel Troubleshooter

Put down that lamp! What you can – and can’t – take from your hotel room

Culver, a retired attorney from Lumberton, New Jersey, believes her room rate covers the amenities. “But some of my fellow…

August 25, 2018

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Get to know Pueblo: Explore riverwalk, chile farms and Neon Alley

Those are great events, but if visitors don’t take in anything else in this southeastern Colorado city, they’re missing out.…

August 25, 2018

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Huge wildfire southwest of Berlin sets off WWII ammunition

Flames forced the evacuation of several nearby villages and sent clouds of acrid smoke toward the German capital. The fire,…

August 24, 2018

Travel

Drought reveals ancient ‘hunger stones’ in European river

The low water levels in the river that begins in the Czech Republic then crosses Germany into the North Sea…

August 23, 2018

Local News

Durango to Los Angeles flight to end Sept. 1

plans to extend route beyond seasonal, Saturday runs

August 20, 2018

An American in Spain

For Durango family, trip around Europe highlights how different Spain is

Plane tickets from Valencia to Porto, Portugal, for instance, can be around 30 euros. Many people we met in Spain…

August 19, 2018

Travel

Ancient churches and origins of wine in Republic of Georgia

The Republic of Georgia’s Kakheti region, with the Caucasus Mountains in the distance. In addition to ancient winemaking traditions, this…

August 19, 2018

The Travel Troubleshooter

Don’t make these car rental mistakes on your next vacation

When Thorp’s airline canceled her flight, delaying her arrival by a day, Avis charged her a $150 cancellation fee for…

August 19, 2018

Travel

Nine budget hacks for your next vacation

like a local to experience culture, save money

August 18, 2018

Travel

Was a great white shark to blame for Cape Cod attack?

The victim, William Lytton, of Scarsdale, New York, was airlifted to a hospital in Boston, where he was being treated…

August 17, 2018

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These are the best frequent flyer programs

Among loyalty program members, only 55 percent of respondents said they know how to book and redeem rewards -a statistic…

August 15, 2018

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Glacier latest U.S. park to be scorched by Western wildfires

A boat taking off from Apgar heads across Lake McDonald on Monday morning, Aug. 13, 2018. Three fires burning in…

August 13, 2018

The Travel Troubleshooter

Added restrictions on flights may surprise you

“While waiting to board, an agent announced that a passenger had a nut allergy and we should refrain from using…

August 13, 2018

Travel

Mom, daughter take a road trip without smartphones. Here’s what happened

Learning to pay attention and trust your gut

August 12, 2018