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Rick Steves’ Europe: A taste of Wales in spunky Cardiff

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Just an hour from major English destinations such as Bath and the Cotswolds, spunky Cardiff offers a taste of Welsh flavors that will leave you with great memories.

Go away with ... Robert Margouleff

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Grammy Award-winning producer and engineer Robert Margouleff has worked with music legends such as the Isley Brothers, Jeff Beck and Depeche Mode. In his new memoir “Shaping Sounds: Stevie Wonder, DEVO, The Synth Revolution, And My Life Behind The Music,” the author shares stories about work…

More gasoline price shocks might hit US drivers this summer travel season

Nicole Jao Reuters

Millions of travelers hit the road for the Memorial Day holiday weekend, even as households grapple with higher energy costs.

Taking the kids: When they are adults

Eileen Ogintz, Tribune Content Agency

The Hultins generously invited their daughters’ families to join them on their 50th anniversary trip to Greece and Croatia, but the Colorado couple were secretly relieved when it turned out just their two daughters were able to go.

When To Travel This Memorial Day: Best Vs Worst Times

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Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer, and with many people hitting the road or heading off on trips, here’s a look at the best and worst times to travel. According to AAA, the time you choose to hit the road could determine how stressful your holiday is. AAA and transportation d…

High gas prices spur Americans to improvise, from bus rides to toy cars

Helen Coster and Rich McKay Reuters

The soaring cost of gasoline is reshaping everyday decisions and inspiring creative workarounds in households across the country.

$5 Gas Warning: Iran War Now Hitting Every American at the Pump

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US gas prices have crossed four dollars a gallon and JPMorgan warns five dollars is coming by summer as the Iran war keeps the Strait of Hormuz closed.

America 250 merch is out in full force as brands 'cash in' on nostalgia

T-shirts, baseball caps, cutting boards and more: Companies leaned into the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States with a variety of merchandise.

Rick Steves’ Europe: Natural poetry in Italy’s Lakes District

Northern Italy’s seductively beautiful Lakes District – in the shadow of the Alps – seems heaven-sent for communing with nature. Though just an hour north of Milan, this area feels a world away from the business and bustle of Italy’s second city.

Go away with ... Maria-Christina Oliveras

In the Broadway production of “The Balusters,” Maria-Christina Oliveras portrays Luz Baccay, a Filipina housekeeper who has served the very wealthy Vernon Point community for 30 years. “Her power lies in observation and deep listening [and] in knowing what to say and what not to say,” the ac…

Rising diesel costs from Iran war strain US school budgets

School districts from Yakima, Washington, to Waco, Texas, are tapping emergency funding reserves to keep buses running.

Cruise outbreaks are making headlines. Are ships a breeding ground?

One viral outbreak on a cruise ship was already commanding worldwide attention in recent weeks when health officials reported another on a separate vessel.

Taking the Kids Advisory

5/14/26 Taking the Kids column re-posted to add the link for a review of The Otis. Use updated version.

Taking the kids: A trip down memory lane in Austin, Texas

Sometimes bad weather can turn out to be a good thing. That was the case when unseasonably cold, rainy weather in Austin, Texas, recently made us rethink our plans to visit the huge (three acre) Barton Springs Pool that is fed from underground springs.