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Go away with ... Kearran Giovanni

For the actress, travel has always played a huge part in her relationship with discovering delicious food.

Rick Steves’ Europe: Bubbly, historic Reims: The toast of France’s Champagne country

Visiting Champagne and its delightful capital Reims is easy, with frequent high-speed TGV trains connecting central Paris with the city in just 45 minutes. You can tour several interesting Champagne cellars, or caves, right in Reims.

Landmarks: Hidden gems are everywhere, and all it takes to find them is a sense of adventure

Chicago Southland Convention and Tourism Bureau's Hidden Gems includes destinations like “Railfan Viewing Sites” in Homewood, Park Forest, Dolton and Blue Island and the animal fan site, The Children’s Farm at The Center in Palos Park.

Ford to bring Mustang back to Le Mans under company rebranding

The Mustang will enter the GT3 category next year with at least two cars in both IMSA and the World Endurance Championship.

Taking the kids: Happy Dad’s Day

It might still be a week or so away, but it’s not too soon to think about how you want to celebrate the dads and granddads in your life, especially those who enjoy travel, adventures, and new experiences.

48 states in 38 hours: Chicagoland pilots soar across US to break record

Chicagoland pilots John Skittone and Bob Reynolds flew to each mainland U.S. state in just over 38 hours to try and set a world record in May for fastest journey by plane through all 48 contiguous U.S. states.

Diamond jubilee: How to have a ball in London during the Cubs vs. Cardinals series

Major League Baseball will bring the Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals to London for a three-game series June 24-25. Here's a travel guide for fans.

Rick Steves’ Europe: Bern, Switzerland’s classy yet fun capital

As Bern grew over the centuries, each of its successive walls and moats were torn down, providing vast, people-friendly swaths of land.

Go away with ... B.I

A rapper, singer, songwriter and producer, Kim Han-bin has been known professionally as B.I since his 2015 debut with the South Korean group iKON.

Taking the kids: And including a museum on your summer travels

Museums increasingly have interactive programming, including digital guides, which can help families navigate.

Lap of luxury: How hotels are rolling out the red carpet for your pets

Hotels and resorts are increasingly catering to pets with new packages and amenities, be it an in-room dining menu for dogs, or a posh pet blanket.

Go away with ... Helen Park

The first Asian American female composer on Broadway discusses her favorite travel memories, including a family cross-country road trip.

Rick Steves’ Europe: Kraków weaves a vibrant cultural tapestry

Kraków is the Boston of Poland – a charming and vital city buzzing with history, college students, and tourists.

Expect big crowds — and big prices — for the summer travel season

The unofficial start of the summer travel season is here, with airlines hoping to avoid the chaos of last year and travelers scrounging for ways to save a few bucks on pricey airfares and hotel rooms.

Taking the kids: Where are your summer adventures going to take you?

Are you ready? Memorial Day weekend traditionally kicks off the summer vacation season. And, boy, do we all need one.

Encountering another Jamaica, beyond all-inclusive resorts

Committed to discovering the Jamaica that few visitors see, one writer sets out to discover if it's possible to be good tourists and travel beyond the resorts.

Go away with ... Zurin Villanueva

Currently on tour with “Tina: The Tina Turner Musical,” Zurin Villanueva plays the icon herself.

Rick Steves’ Europe: Irish music hits all the right notes

The Irish seem born with a love of music.

Civil rights groups warn tourists about Florida in wake of ‘hostile’ laws

The NAACP over the weekend issued a travel advisory for Florida, joining two other civil rights groups in warning potential tourists about recent laws championed by Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida lawmakers.

Former President Barack Obama banned from visiting Russia

In response to a new round of U.S. sanctions, Russia announced Friday that it was banning 500 Americans from entering the country, including former President Barack Obama and comedian Stephen Colbert.

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