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Let’s have some holiday fun!

Many of us are forgoing expensive vacations or flying this holiday season. But we could enjoy holiday traditions – or make new ones without spending a fortune by visiting a big hotel’s gingerbread display or seeing light displays at local zoos and botanic gardens. At ...Read more

Born and raised in Hawaii, singer-songwriter Mikah said every day felt like he was in paradise. “The beach is right there, the weather is almost always perfect, you see rainbows nearly every day and you drive home after school with the most beautiful sunset in front of you,” said Mikah, 26, who currently lives in Shanghai. “Being a kid in ...Read more

A big statue of a tiger sits in front of the train station of Norway’s capital, Oslo. A local once explained that Oslo is nicknamed “Tiger City” because, in the 19th century, when country boys would visit this wild and crazy "New York City of Norway," it would "make a mark on their soul."

I find Oslo more of a kitten than a tiger. Its mix...Read more

PHILADELPHIA — A wheel cranks on the machine at the Independence Visitor Center, slowing with every turn until: CLINK! A reward drops out the bottom waiting to be collected.

It’s a familiar, elongated penny. In its new form, Honest Abe’s head is swapped for an illustration of Rocky — naturally.

Philadelphia — along with other cities ...Read more

Are your bored kids driving you nuts? You’re certainly not alone. Whether it’s Thanksgiving weekend or the weeks leading up to the December holidays, keeping the kids entertained can be a challenge at home or while visiting relatives.

And a lot of us will be trying to corral the kids with relatives this holiday season, according to a new ...Read more

LOS ANGELES — Make sure to pack some patience in your carry-on.

This Thanksgiving holiday travel period is expected to be the busiest in 15 years, federal officials said, as Americans brush off the recent government shutdown that snarled air travel across the country.

All told, more than 360,000 flights will take to the skies this week ...Read more

Six-time Grammy Award-winning saxophonist Paul Winter is back with his latest album, “Horn of Plenty.” “It is the literal meaning of cornucopia, the traditional Thanksgiving symbol of abundance,” the musician said. “I have always referred to my soprano sax as a horn, and I’ve aspired to produce a voice on saxophone that is similar to...Read more

Whenever I'm in Greece, I don't let a sun go down without enjoying a nice glass of ouzo. It's funny, because I don't even like the taste of that licorice-flavored firewater when I’m back home in the United States. But you can't experience Greek culture without really tasting it – from olives at breakfast to ouzo after dark.

You don't drink ...Read more

Travelers heading to O’Hare International and Midway airports this week can rest assured that a government shutdown-related national air traffic meltdown has been averted, airlines said.

Passengers can expect things to be mostly back to normal after a rocky period this fall, airlines said. Earlier this month, the Federal Aviation ...Read more

More Americans than ever are expected to travel over the Thanksgiving holiday period, and the lion’s share of the nearly 82 million people making a getaway will be going by car.

AAA predicts that 73 million people will drive to their destination, and that number could rise if those who originally opted to fly switch to driving after the ...Read more

I wish you a stress-free Thanksgiving. You are probably thinking that’s impossible, whether you are traveling, hosting or being a guest.

Believe me, I’ve been there – the oven that conked out Thanksgiving morning; the relative who stormed out in a huff mid-dinner; the complaints about sitting at the kids’ table; the inappropriate ...Read more

REI Co-op is returning to its roots of offering experiences by introducing a new benefit to its members Wednesday: trips planned through a tour operator to domestic and global travel destinations.

The Issaquah-based outdoor retailer has partnered with Intrepid Travel, which refers to itself as the world's largest adventure travel company," to ...Read more

The fallout from a week of sharp flight reductions nationwide has eased considerably, just in time for what is expected to be record air travel for Southern Californians flying for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday.

While the vast majority of travelers will be driving to their destinations, airports and planes will still be crowded given the ...Read more

Playing a ghost has worked out well for actor and comic Richie Moriarty, who portrays Pete Martino on the CBS series “Ghosts.” He spends half the year filming in Quebec, and the other half at home in New Jersey. “We film mostly in studio in Montreal on our beautiful set, but it’s really fun to be able to film on location occasionally,”...Read more

Once one of Belgium's medieval powerhouses, Ghent today is home to one of Belgium’s biggest universities and a vibrant student population. While it has plenty of pretty canals and gables, it also enjoys a certain amount of urban grittiness, with a welcome splash of creative hipster funkiness.

Ghent is very walkable, and I enjoy strolling ...Read more

Thailand said tariff talks with the U.S. will continue following a phone call between their leaders, despite Washington’s earlier move to halt negotiations pending Thai compliance over a peace declaration with Cambodia.

The U.S. informed Bangkok of the temporary suspension, but that changed after President Donald Trump and Prime Minister ...Read more

China urged its citizens to avoid traveling to Japan in the near term, escalating a conflict over comments from Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi suggesting potential intervention in the event of a military conflict over Taiwan.

The measure, the first significant retaliation taken by Beijing in the row, was sparked by Takaichi’s remarks last ...Read more