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

Swooping into Normandy

70 years after D-Day, history is alive in western France

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

Travel

When pirates reigned

ship’s relics star in San Diego exhibit

March 29, 2014

Travel

In Calif. wine country, follow an olive oil trail

Olive oil flavors can be sample at the Olive Press tasting room in Napa, Calif. Olive oil production in the…

March 15, 2014

More Hands on Deck

Boat repairs require a journey of their own

Here’s my routine of late: I wake up, I eat, I fix something, I feel good, then something else breaks…

March 15, 2014

Travel

Bliss on the beach

Surfing, fishing, horseback riding at a sustainable resort in Costa Rica

March 15, 2014

The Travel Troubleshooter

Are e-checks a safe way to pay for travel?

An e-check is an electronic debit to your checking account, and it’s billed as a quick, convenient way to pay…

March 15, 2014

Nation & World

Carry-on crackdown: United enforces limit

United Airlines recently installed new bag-sizers at airports and emailed its frequent fliers, reminding them of their carry-on size rules.…

March 3, 2014

Travel

Baja’s quiet gem

You’ll have room to revel in Loreto’s beauty, history and beaches

March 1, 2014

Letter from Korla

Skiing on a patch of snow in China’s desert

As far as ski resorts go, Long Zhi Shan, or Dragon Mountain, is not your typical one: there are no…

March 1, 2014

Travel

Vacation cooking requires planning

A group renting a vacation home used this cooking chart to work out a meal schedule and make sure everyone’s…

March 1, 2014

The Travel Troubleshooter

What to do when stomach flu takes over cruise ship?

That’s what happened to Randy Fulp when he sailed to Mexico with a group of friends on the Caribbean Princess…

March 1, 2014

The Travel Troubleshooter

Travel industry’s time-outs can shut you out of a ticket

Appearances can be deceiving, though. LaMesa needed to fly to Mexico for emergency dental care. But when he found treatment…

February 15, 2014