The Russian River was running low and slowly. A few miles outside Guerneville at Steelhead Beach, several men stepped into the water, laden with flotation devices. A duck, a flamingo, a unicorn ... "Don't you know?" asked Anna Deurloo, standing by me on the shore. "It's Lazy Bear Week! That'…
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SANTA FE, NM – Can you do it? “Honestly, it’s a little scary,” said Sarah Goke from nearby Albuquerque.
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Grammy-nominated saxophonist Dave Koz continues to combine his love of performing and traveling with his annual Somma cruise (https://somma.life/2026). This autumn’s seven-day trip will take music fans through Greece, Italy, Montenegro and Croatia, and will include his own sets, as well as p…
- Rick Steves
Just like today, the royal families of the past were fond of their countryside getaways. These lavish estates provided an escape from the city and the summer heat, a place for diversions like hunting and horseback riding, and enough land to build grand showpiece palaces and gardens. While Eu…
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ORLANDO, Fla. -- Dragons, sea creatures and animals of all kinds will come to life with lights at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens this holiday season as a popular annual event returns. Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild, presented by Publix, is back at the Sanford attracti…
- Mary Ann Anderson, Tribune News Service
In the crystalline brightness of the afternoon sun, a pride of lionesses and cubs lay sprawled in a luminous tangle of golden fur. Massive paws overlapped, heavy heads rested across one another and long tails flicked lazily against the dust. Their bodies rose and fell in slow, synchronized r…
- Tom Nebe, dpa
BERLIN — Many of us find our feet or legs swell when we go on longer trips, particularly on flights. The good news is that is easy to fix. Vascular specialist Katja Mühlberg spells out the benefits of wearing compression stockings. Some of us should be wearing them for medical reasons anyway…
BERLIN — Many of us find our feet or legs swell when we go on longer trips, particularly on flights. The good news is that is easy to fix. Vascular specialist Katja Mühlberg spells out the benefits of wearing compression stockings. Some of us should be wearing them for medical reasons anyway, she says. How do compression stockings help on longer journeys? Katja Mühlberg: When you sit for long ...
America’s 250th celebration didn't end with the Fourth of July and the fireworks. Across the country, communities are continuing the celebration with special events, historical commemorations, festivals, and exhibits that extend throughout the quintessential year. Whether exploring Revolutionary War landmarks, attending cultural celebrations, or visiting coastal towns, there's still plenty of ...
“Economy airfare” — did your spine reflexively cramp up hearing that? But it doesn’t have to be this way: There are some budget flights that are quite comfortable, relatively speaking, if you know how to find them. And here to help is Conde Nast Traveler with its guide to “13 Airlines With the Best Economy Cabins for International Flights.” We’re talking third-class accommodations that ...
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Getting on an airplane has become the perfect metaphor for life in America. On the one hand, flying has become cheaper and more accessible. On the other, it has become more stratified and stressful. Sure, everyone likes those $199 fares, but no one likes having to shuffle through the first-class cabin, where the amenities are right in your face, on their way to their middle seat in coach, ...
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