Travel
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Biggest brewery in Czech Republic shares its heritage with the worldDec 25, 2017 6:00 am - What a sad day it must have been for beer lovers in Bohemia. A crowd watched 36 barrels of beer - bad beer - ceremoniously dumped in the street outside the Town Hall. F...
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10 gear-free ways to exercise while traveling
Dec 24, 2017 6:35 am - Nothing puts a damper on travel quite like a bum back or screaming sciatica. Sitting for long stretches in a car or on a plane, lifting luggage, and slumbering in diffe...
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How to care for your skin before, during and after a flight
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Tips for traveling with a loved one who has Alzheimer'sDec 22, 2017 6:30 am - As people conduct their holiday travel this year, planning and completing a long distance trip can be especially stressful for the more than 220,000 Illinois residents c...
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Trees, lights, holiday magic: Christmas events and displays across the U.S.Dec 10, 2017 6:26 am - NEW YORK - Destinations around the U.S. are dressing up for Christmas with trees, lights and holiday magic. Here's a look at a few events, displays and other attractions...
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When you leave a tip — whether you want to or not
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A look at travel books to inspire trips or to give as giftsNov 25, 2017 6:00 am - NEW YORK — Travel books can get you dreaming. They can provide practical information for your trips. And they can also just tell a good story. Here are a few books out t...
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In time for the holidays, a seasonal primer on luggage etiquetteNov 11, 2017 6:28 am - It's the season of the squeeze. That should require absolutely no explanation, but just in case: Picture thousands of stressed-out holiday travelers in airport terminals...
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Wreck your rental car? Your credit card could helpNov 05, 2017 7:18 am - It's the hard sell at the car rental counter that everyone knows is coming but few know how to handle: rental car coverage. You might recall that your credit card provid...
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For Halloween, visit cemeteries with a sense of historyOct 27, 2017 11:00 am - Goblins and ghosts occupy thoughts, store shelves and lawn decorations this time of year, but a tour of a historic cemetery can be a fascinating outing at any time of th...