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Touching the clouds

Day hiking highs in 100-year-old Rocky Mountain National Park

DATE: Aug 16, 2014 | CATEGORY: Travel

A curious culinary experience: Western food in China

I once worked at a Chinese buffet in the U.S. and noticed how different the food was from the food in China. One day, I asked my boss why it was like this, and she replied, “This...

DATE: Aug 2, 2014 | CATEGORY: Letter from Korla

The challenge of keeping our skies safe

Safety improves as airline industry expands worldwide

DATE: Aug 2, 2014 | CATEGORY: Travel

Are travelers giving up on loyalty programs?

It’s finally happening. After years of putting up with blackout dates, broken promises and bait-and-switch games, American travelers – particularly air travelers – are saying “Eno...

DATE: Aug 2, 2014 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

Great white tourism

Shark sightings lure visitors to Cape Cod and merchants cash in

DATE: Aug 2, 2014 | CATEGORY: Travel

Bringing the past into the present

Durangoan returning to help native Nepalese village

DATE: Jul 20, 2014 | CATEGORY: John Peel

Traveling with your teen

Seems impossible, right? These strategies can make trips fun for everyone

DATE: Jul 19, 2014 | CATEGORY: Travel

19-year-old flies 29,000 miles around globe

A South Dakota teen may have become the youngest person to fly solo around the world. Matt Guthmiller, 19, completed the more than 29,000-mile journey in a leased single-engine ai...

DATE: Jul 19, 2014 | CATEGORY: Travel

Who should pay for mistake? United or me?

A booking error by a United Airlines agent forces Evelyn Jaffe to pay for a new flight to Hawaii. Is she entitled to a refund? I am writing to you for advice and help regarding a ...

DATE: Jul 19, 2014 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

‘Sweet Home Alabama’ to welcome tourists

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Tourists traveling into Alabama on interstate highways will soon be greeted by signs strengthening the state’s official connection to the Lynyrd Skynyrd song title “Sweet ...

DATE: Jul 19, 2014 | CATEGORY: Travel

Car rental companies rev up exotic offerings

LAS VEGAS – There’s a chance now for the middle class to feel like movie stars. Or for a movie star to feel like a movie star away from home. In the past few years, some of the b...

DATE: Jul 19, 2014 | CATEGORY: Travel

Busting five myths about tipping

Tipping may be the most confusing travel behavior of all. Haven’t we all wondered about when to tip, whom to tip and how much? Let’s debunk five myths to help guide you on your next trip. ...

DATE: Jul 5, 2014 | CATEGORY: Travel