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Streeterville hotel to become homeless shelter as workers protest layoffs
The Selina Chicago hotel at 100 E. Chestnut St. will be used to give homeless Chicagoans shelter for seven months.
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After the Maui fires, some Hawaiians rethink aloha spirit. Is it for tourists, family, everyone?
Some Hawaiians are reassessing what “aloha” means to them, and how much of it they want to give to strangers when they have lost homes and loved ones.
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Rick Steves’ Europe: Exquisite London: Victoria, Albert, snuff boxes, and afternoon tea
When it comes to mixing the exquisite and the accessible, nothing tops London.
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Go away with ... Chris Robert Riegel
Riegel, who had an international upbringing (New Zealand, Australia, Latin America, England), splits his time between California, Florida and England.
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Taking the kids: Holiday getaways closer to home
This may be the year to postpone those bucket list trips and plan instead something closer to home.
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Rick Steves’ Europe: Experiencing the gravity of war at Verdun
Just over a century later, soft, forested lands hide the memories of World War I’s longest battle, which raged in Verdun for more than 300 days. It’s difficult to imagine today’s lush terrain as it was generations ago...a gray, treeless, crater-filled landscape, smothered in mud and littered with shattered stone. But the countryside still has its memories.
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Go away with ... Jessi
Born in New York, Jessica Ho was 14 years old when she moved to South Korea by herself to jump-start her music career.
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Taking the kids: Celebrating Halloween all October
In case you missed the memo, Halloween is celebrated throughout October. And let’s not forget celebrating Dia de los Muertos, Nov 1 to 2.
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Go away with … Jamie Miller
Growing up in Cardiff, Wales, Jamie Miller dreamt about becoming a musician, but it’s not something he felt was possible.
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16 most common check engine light repairs
Flat tires and cracked windshields are fairly straightforward automotive problems to diagnose and repair. A check engine light, however, can be an indicator of any number of issues -- some of them quite pricey to fix. When that orange indicator illuminates the dash, it is best to get to a mechanic as quickly as possible, because ignoring an initial engine problem could lead to further engine damage and even more expensive repairs down the road.
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Los Angeles travel guide: How to have a free yet fabulous time in the City of Angels
Where to go and what to do to maximize the Los Angeles experience on a budget.
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Rick Steves’ Europe: Istanbul’s old soul lives on in the Grand Bazaar
In its heyday, this was the “world trade center” for the entire Ottoman Empire – locked down and guarded by more than a hundred soldiers every night.
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Taking the kids: Heading to the mountains for the fall colors and festivals
If your kids aren’t in school yet, or you are new empty-nesters, late summer and fall is a great time to get away, especially to mountain towns.
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Philippines tourism targets younger Filipino American travelers
Young Filipino Americans unfamiliar with their parents’ homeland and language want a trip that’s more than just visiting relatives or playing tourist.
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Rick Steves’ Europe: Humble Hamlet evokes Spain at its rustic best
To get way off the beaten track, enjoy Spain at its rustic best by “playing pilgrim” for a few hours here in hauntingly beautiful O Cebreiro.
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Go away with … xikers
Less than seven months after xikers debuted, the 10-man Korean pop group has already released two EPs. Currently on their first headlining world tour nine of the members participated in this interview.
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Taking the kids: When unforeseen events disrupt your travel plans
The last thing you want to discuss is how your trip may go awry — through no fault of your own. But as recent events have shown, that’s an important conversation to have.
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Louisville is using its disco ball history to put a new spin on tourism
The Kentucky city, which proudly calls itself the disco ball capital of the world, is using the design element to attract tourists.
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Go away with ... Tom Heyman
Tom Heyman is celebrating the release of his album “24th Street Blues.” And while the release is exciting, the guitarist said going back on the road is something he’s really looking forward to.
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Rick Steves’ Europe: A walk through Rome’s living culture
You can be a spectator, sipping a drink at a sidewalk table, but it’s more fun to stroll along with everyone else. It’s the perfect way to start a night in Rome.