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Berlin, a city full of culture, left its mark on this traveler from New York City

In the shadow of the ruined spire of the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, a platoon of protesters lifted…

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A hiker explores his father’s homeland, peak by peak

YEREVAN, Armenia — My son, Marc, and I had tromped through shin-deep snow for several hours, and by…

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Top 10 travel accessories on Amazon

You can’t control everything when you travel, but there are tons of handy accessories that can make the…

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Southern California theme parks employ boo-crative tactics

LOS ANGELES — In years past, Six Flags Magic Mountain’s annual Halloween celebration isolated the monsters and ghouls…

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5 spooky sojourns for your family

It’s that time of year when ghosts, goblins and ghouls rule. Beware: these five places may send a…

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Getting off the grid in the San Juan Islands

You don’t go to the most isolated islands in the San Juans for the amenities. You go for…

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Before you book a boat crossing from Seattle to Victoria, check the weather

I had repeated it over and over again as the weekend approached: “We’re going on an adventure!” “We’re…

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In Eugene, a 40th anniversary return to ‘Animal house’

EUGENE — You can visit the Willamette Valley in Oregon just about any fall to sample wines, beers…

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How to eat like a local while traveling: research, tours and trust

When looking for restaurant recommendations at home, we rely on friends, magazines and review sites. Yet when abroad,…

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A taste of paradise

Floating on the waves and hiking through the jungle are must-do activities on Kauai. But to better commune…

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