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Go away with ... Youn Yuh-jung
When Youn Yuh-jung won an Academy Award for her role in “Minari,” she made history as the first Korean actor to be honored with an Oscar. Already a legend in her homeland, Youn – who is repped by the Creative Artists Agency – added more U.S. productions like “Pachinko” and “The Wedding Banquet” to her expansive resume. In the ...Read more
Rick Steves’ Europe: Europe's love for soccer – and the World Cup
The 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup will soon kick off here in North America. But if you're traveling in Europe while it's taking place, you'll certainly feel its impact as well.
For most of the globe, the World Cup is as big as it gets – and Europe is no different. This is when soccer takes over daily life. Player news becomes national news, ...Read more
Newsom has spent nearly 20% of his second term out of state, analysis shows
Gov. Gavin Newsom has spent nearly one out of every five days in his second term traveling outside California as he builds his national profile ahead of a widely expected presidential run, a Bay Area News Group analysis of scheduling emails sent by his office to reporters shows.
Newsom, who is term-limited early next year, has traveled more ...Read more
Travel Troubleshooter: Airbnb Charges Customer For A Nonexistent Beverly Hills Rental
Q: I booked an apartment through Airbnb in Beverly Hills, making an initial payment of $1,236. There was just one problem: The address listed for the property didn't exist. Soon after, without my consent, Airbnb charged my card another $7,080.
Airbnb then canceled my reservation and closed my account, even though I never requested either action...Read more
Taking the Kids: Traveling more sustainably
Ready to get your hands dirty? Earth Day 2026 is April 22 with dozens of ways to get involved cleaning up our planet – and helping to make it healthier – whether you are home or traveling.
Join a community cleanup or tree planting. Shop at a local farmer’s market. Say no to fast ...Read more
If you're a wine lover, Southwest Airlines has a new perk for you
SAN DIEGO -- Jet fuel prices are soaring and checked baggage fees are on the rise, but for fans of California wine country, Southwest Airlines has a deal for you.
Beginning April 24, San Diego’s largest airline will debut its “Sip and Ship” program, which will allow passengers to check one case of wine at no cost when flying between Santa...Read more
Go away with ... Patrick McEnroe
Former U.S. Davis Cup team captain Patrick McEnroe is now the executive director of the John McEnroe Tennis Academy and a tennis analyst. He also hosts the SiriusXM podcast “Holding Court with Patrick McEnroe.” The former pro athlete said he’ll always be grateful to tennis for all the opportunities it provided, including touring the world....Read more
Rick Steves’ Europe: Exploring Lake Bled, Slovenia's romantic alpine retreat
Tiny, overlooked Slovenia is one of Europe’s most unexpectedly charming destinations. Nestled where the Alps meet the Adriatic Sea, this land boasts spectacular natural beauty, a fascinating recent history, and a spirit of adventure – and somehow has stayed off the typical tourist path. One of Slovenia’s brightest gems is a romantic ...Read more
Travel Troublesooter: Phone Gets Cracked During SAS Flight, Leading To Damage Claim
Q: Ouch! On a recent flight from Copenhagen, Denmark, to Newark, New Jersey, on Scandinavian Airlines, I was in the aisle seat of an exit row. The passenger in the middle seat had a heavy bag with a water bottle in her lap, which a flight attendant stowed overhead before departure. Midway through the flight, another flight attendant opened the ...Read more
Taking the Kids: Washington, DC is center stage for America’s upcoming big birthday, and not just July 4!
Ready to get to center stage? Not at a concert. We’re talking about America’s 250th birthday celebration.
Though that won’t actually be until July 4, commemorating the signing of the Declaration of Independence. But there’s no reason to wait until July to celebrate, especially in Washington D.C<...Read more
Go away with ... Stella Pecollo
Born and raised in Savona, Italy, Stella Pecollo said she enjoyed filming her latest project, “You, Me & Tuscany,” in her native homeland. “I play Francesca, the funniest sister-cousin you wish you had,” Pecollo said. “She is a sassy, confident, fun, loving woman who adores Michael, played by Regé-Jean Page, and becomes close to Anna,...Read more
Rick Steves’ Europe: Tracing history, heritage and hardship at Europe's emigration museums
Every year, millions of Americans visit Ellis Island, where their ancestors may have arrived from "the old country." But Europe has many excellent "Ellis Islands in reverse" – museums at the places where millions said goodbye to the land of their birth.
Is there anything more poignant than a person willing to sacrifice everything in pursuit ...Read more
Travel Troubleshooter: Airline Doesn't Refund Traveler For A Ticket That Had Been Paid For
Q: My family of four flew from Toronto to Marrakech, Morocco, on tickets that were booked directly with Delta Air Lines. The first leg was on KLM, and the connection was on Transavia. When we landed in Amsterdam, Transavia couldn't find our reservation at first. After two hours of back and forth, a representative said that our tickets weren't ...Read more
Taking the Kids: What if it’s your family?
What if it’s your family? You are on vacation at a beach resort or trying to connect at a major international hub when suddenly violence erupts. You can’t leave and might be in danger.
Not only is this scary but this has been the reality for thousands of travelers this past month.
First, in Mexico, violence erupted in many places after the...Read more
Celebrity Travel: Go away with Joanne Lee Molinaro
Joanne Lee Molinaro – better known online as the Korean Vegan – has always offered more than cooking instructions to her millions of social media followers. Her latest book, “The Korean Vegan: Homemade” (Avery), weaves confessional essays and stories about her family along with her unique vegan take on Korean cuisine. A former partner at...Read more
Rick Steves’ Europe: Remembering Easter in Italy
Years ago, while exploring European Easter rituals for one of my public television specials, I headed to the rugged, mountainous Marche region in central Italy – where the small towns of Gubbio and Cantiano are renowned for their Good Friday processions.
In Gubbio, we joined the townspeople for a centuries-old annual procession featuring ...Read more
Taking the Kids: What are your vacation goals?
What are your family vacation goals? Maybe you simply want to unplug and spend some unfettered time with your family. Maybe you want to climb a mountain or visit every Major League baseball stadium.
Could you possibly want to run a marathon in a foreign country or return to the place your family immigrated from? Maybe you are determined to ride...Read more
Cancellations, delays plague LaGuardia travelers as Air Canada crash investigation continues
Delays and cancellations continued to plague LaGuardia Airport Wednesday, nearly three days after the fatal crash between an Air Canada jet and a rescue truck.
More than 300 flights into and out of the airport were canceled on Wednesday and more than 250 flights were delayed, according to information compiled by website FlightAware.
Meanwhile,...Read more
Canadian's DNA taken at Blue Water Bridge by border agents, retiree says
WASHINGTON — A pair of House Democratic lawmakers are questioning Trump administration officials about why a Canadian retiree was required to provide a DNA sample under the threat of jail time while trying to cross the Blue Water Bridge into Port Huron, Michigan.
Kevin Larson, 68, of Kincardine, Ontario, has no known criminal record and was ...Read more
Celebrity Travel: Go away with Neb Chupin
For Croatian American filmmaker and actor Neb Chupin, shooting “Storm Rider: Legend of Hammerhead” was a labor of love that took him back to his roots. “The original script featured a story between grandfather and grandson on one island in Croatia where figs were harvested,” said Chupin, who was born in Zagreb. “Through years of ...Read more



























