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Taking the Kids: Cooling off in the mountains
Got your rain jackets? You may need them if you are heading to the mountains for a last-gasp summer getaway, to escape the never-ending heat or perhaps planning a fall getaway.
You may need your rain jacket for late-afternoon thunderstorms, as some of our relatives, unfortunately, discovered a while back. They opted for large garbage bags, ...Read more

Celebrity Travel: Go away with Stella Cole
Besides spending a week in Michigan visiting family this year, musician Stella Cole said that all of her travels have been for work. It will continue this fall when she kicks off a four-week U.S. tour. “Then we’ll do shows in the U.K., Germany, France and Switzerland, followed by another three-week U.S. holiday tour,” Cole said. “We’re...Read more

Rick Steves’ Europe: Tracking Napoleon's rise and fall in Paris
I can’t think of any two people more prominent in the minds of French citizens than the Virgin Mary and Emperor Napoleon. And they share an important date: August 15 – when it’s believed she ascended into Heaven, and when he was born. Of course, churches across France recall Notre Dame (our lady). But city halls recall Napoleon, and his ...Read more
Travel Troubleshooter: Turo Charges Renter $500 For A Bad Paint Job On Rental Car
Q: I booked a 17-day National Geographic Expedition to Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. I'm traveling with four other people. After I rented a car, I immediately reported an issue to the car owner and Turo, whom I rented the car from. But instead of acknowledging the problem, Turo blamed me and charged me $500 for a new paint job. Turo insists that I...Read more

Taking the Kids: On to adventure
Don’t you love it when you find yourself ahead of the crowd? I don’t mean budging in line, but rather when you have discovered something or someplace before most people.
That’s what I was patting myself on the back for when I read the The Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) 2025 ...Read more

Celebrity Travel: Go away with Leonidas G. Demas
Some people dream of quitting their job and enjoying the quiet life. Not Leonidas G. Demas. After he retired from his career as an attorney, he pursued his passion for filmmaking. Demas wrote a script for the film “A Spartan Dream,” which has a mid-August release date. “Over the years, I had developed a love for Greece, visiting many times...Read more

Rick Steves’ Europe: Swizzle your travels with European seaside bars
August is vacation time in Europe. Entire towns seem to shut down as locals head to seaside escapes, eager to enjoy unforgettable beaches and the culture that comes with them. Let’s close our eyes, tune in to the rhythm of the waves, picture a sunset glinting through a drink in your hand, and join them. Here are some of my favorite seaside ...Read more

What are the best views in Minnesota? Here are our picks
MINNEAPOLIS — Hello, gorgeous! Minnesota may be the Land of 10,000 Lakes. But is it also the land of 10,000 beautiful views?
That many at least. But what are the best of the best, the loveliest vistas in the state, the sort of views that give you a catch in the throat, that give literal meaning to the cliche “breathtaking”?
We’ll get ...Read more

Connecticut theme park to end to 175-year beloved tradition. 'Please reconsider,' a patron pleads
HARTFORD, Conn. — A beloved holiday tradition in Connecticut is coming to an end. Lake Compounce has announced that the amusement park’s Holiday Lights event will end after the 2025 season.
The 175-year-old event offers a wintertime tradition with thousands of lights, the “tallest Christmas tree in the state” and rides, games and crafts...Read more
Travel Troubleshooter: Rescheduling Of An Expedition Includes 6 Extra Hours Of Travel
Harrison Coerver has a problem with his upcoming National Geographic tour. One of his days has turned into a more-than-six-hour journey from Hanoi, Vietnam, to Luang Prabang, Laos. Can he get it changed back to a nonstop flight?
Q: I booked a 17-day National Geographic Expedition to Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. I'm traveling with four other ...Read more

Commentary: Taiwan's president is not having an easy time of it at home or with the US
With the exception of Israel, no foreign entity elicits as much bipartisan support in Washington as Taiwan. The self-ruled democratic island is David to China’s Goliath, a relatively small pseudo-country (the United States and much of the world don’t recognize Taiwan as a state) under constant threat from the Chinese Communist Party that has...Read more

Taking the Kids: An ancient civilization has resonance today
Ready to build your own temple? No need to be an ancient king, either. The Denver Museum of Nature and Science temporary exhibit, Angkor: The Lost Empire of Cambodia enables kids to design their own temple starting with rusty “red stone,” using “sandstone” for ...Read more

Celebrity Travel: Go away with Tinpo Lee
Tinpo Lee’s acting career has ranged from “General Hospital” to the Denzel Washington film “Roman J. Israel, Esq.” But ask him which role was his favorite and he will almost always include the ones with his daughter Peyton Elizabeth Lee. He has fond memories of guest starring on her series “Doogie Kameāloha, M.D.” The duo also ...Read more

Rick Steves’ Europe: Bucharest’s lively old town – and eerie palace
Still haunted by the legend of a vampire count and the legacy of a communist dictator, Romania is complex – with an epic history, a multifaceted ethnic mix, and an unusually rich cultural heritage. It may not be the easiest place to travel, but for adventurous souls, it's exceptionally rewarding.
If you go, start in Romania's capital, ...Read more
Travel Troubleshooter: Jetblue Loses Wedding Dress But Won't Reimburse Passenger
Q: JetBlue lost my all-important bag for 43 days as I left on my 50th anniversary trip to Greece with my children and grandchildren. The bag contained necessary medications for our 30-day stay along with my hearing aids, clothes, my wedding dress for my vow renewal, and heirloom items for the ceremony.
The loss of this bag caused extreme stress...Read more

Taking the Kids: Be a more respectful tourist
How’s your stress level? I know it’s the middle of summer and we are supposed to be relaxing. BUT if we are on vacation, we have to watch the youngest travelers like a hawk in an unfamiliar environment. We may have experienced flight delays, lost luggage, car trouble, bad weather, annoying relatives … the list goes on and on.
AND if you ...Read more

CelebrityTravel: Go away with Miist
Multilingual recording artist Miist has had a busy couple years, but she wouldn’t have it any other way. “I just came back from an amazing trip to Italy and France, and this past weekend to Los Angeles for recording a new single, ‘I Think I Lost a Day,’ with the incredible Tayte Nickols and the local band, Familiar Faces, at Apogee ...Read more

Rick Steves’ Europe: Palermo is Gritty, yet delightful
Europe is always changing – and Sicily’s capital, Palermo, is a fine example of this. For years, Palermo’s touristic reputation was tarnished by labels like gritty, run-down, polluted, traffic-clogged, crime ridden, and synonymous with Mafia violence. But those days are long gone. Palermo today is far cleaner, safer, and more inviting than...Read more

Trump weighs whether to let Taiwan leader transit through US
The Trump administration is debating whether to allow a planned U.S. stopover by Taiwan’s leader next week as concerns mount that it could derail trade talks with China and a potential summit with President Xi Jinping, according to people familiar with the matter.
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te was planning to stop in New York on Aug. 4 ...Read more
After detainee release, US warns Americans: Don't travel to Venezuela
The U.S. State Department has urged Americans not to travel to Venezuela following the release of detained citizens, warning that travelers face the risk of being wrongfully held for extended periods.
The warning was posted Tuesday on the State Department’s social media accounts, four days after President Donald Trump’s administration ...Read more
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- What are the best views in Minnesota? Here are our picks
- Commentary: Taiwan's president is not having an easy time of it at home or with the US
- Connecticut theme park to end to 175-year beloved tradition. 'Please reconsider,' a patron pleads
- Trump weighs whether to let Taiwan leader transit through US