Travel - The Durango Herald

Cuba’s tobacco country: A photographic journey

Traditional way of life now a tourist attraction

DATE: Mar 4, 2016 | CATEGORY: Travel

The next Puerto Vallarta?

In Sayulita, growth, tourism transform laid-back Mexican beach

DATE: Feb 27, 2016 | CATEGORY: Travel

Risk your life for that epic selfie? One city says no

MUMBAI, India – Look around in any major Indian city, and you will find someone with an arm outstretched, mobile phone in hand, smiling widely and clicking away. Even Prime Minister Narendra...

DATE: Feb 26, 2016 | CATEGORY: Travel

How to avoid fees for changing flights

DALLAS – Airlines now get one-fourth of their revenue from sources other than fares – mostly fees – and one of the biggest is a charge of up to $200 to change or cancel a ticket. ...

DATE: Feb 20, 2016 | CATEGORY: Travel

Happily meandering in Nova Scotia

Dramatic vistas, welcoming locals along Canada’s eastern shore

DATE: Feb 20, 2016 | CATEGORY: Travel

Hotels cater to guests’ desire to stay healthy

‘It’s what the marketplace is demanding’

DATE: Feb 13, 2016 | CATEGORY: Travel

Lonely Planet names Philadelphia top destination

PHILADELPHIA – Lonely Planet gave some love to The City of Brotherly Love last week, ranking Philadelphia the No. 1 place to visit in the United States in 2016. “Philly’s on a rol...

DATE: Feb 13, 2016 | CATEGORY: Travel

To pacify fliers, airlines restore tiny perks

NEW YORK – After 15 years of near austerity, U.S. airlines are restoring some small perks for passengers crammed into coach. Don’t expect ample legroom or free checked bags. But ...

DATE: Feb 13, 2016 | CATEGORY: Travel

In Italy, charmed by history – and pasta

An old Italian proverb says “a day without pasta is like a day without sunshine.” My husband and favorite travelling companion, Richard, and I were ready for some pasta and for our fourth tr...

DATE: Feb 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: Travel

The making of Mardi Gras: A celebration of creativity

NEW ORLEANS – It’s glitter season in New Orleans. A time for feathers, papier-mâché, sequins, paint, bailing wire, bones, and just about any other item that can be used for decoration. Acros...

DATE: Feb 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: Travel

Magical Laotian town upended by surge in tourism

Tourism upends Laotian town after being named World Heritage Site

DATE: Jan 30, 2016 | CATEGORY: Travel

How U.S. air travelers compare to the world

Hatred for annoying seatmates is universal

DATE: Jan 30, 2016 | CATEGORY: Travel

Photos: Durango High School basketball teams lose to Montrose High School

Photos: Local girls high school wrestling at La Plata TriDurango girls wrestling went 2-0 to win Tri on Thursday night at Bayfield

Durango girls wrestling went 2-0 to win Tri on Thursday night at Bayfield

Photos: Fort Lewis College women’s and men’s basketball take on Westminster UniversityBoth Skyhawks teams were victorious on Saturday afternoon

Both Skyhawks teams were victorious on Saturday afternoon

Photos: An afternoon in 2004 with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell as he works on Capitol HillDurango Herald Photo Editor Jerry McBride had the chance to spend an afternoon with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in 2004, photographing him during meetings and around the Capitol.

Durango Herald Photo Editor Jerry McBride had the chance to spend an afternoon with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in 2004, photographing him during meetings and around the Capitol.

Photos and video: ICE protests return to DurangoAbout a dozen protesters tried to block federal agents from leaving with a detainee on Thursday