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Las Vegas: a town for non-gamblers, too

Everywhere you look, Las Vegas advertises its main attraction: gaming. But the city in the desert has a lot to offer those who hold other interests.

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Las Vegas: a town for non-gamblers, too

Sun., Dec. 10, 2023

Everywhere you look, Las Vegas advertises its main attraction: gaming. But the city in the desert has a lot to offer those who hold other interests.

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Tucson – a vibrant Southwest city to love

Fri., Dec. 8, 2023

Wandering around the Southwest usually means a stop in Tucson, one of our favorite destinations.

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Carravaggio: a master of theme and style

Mon., Dec. 4, 2023

Florence's Uffizi Gallery is full of artistic treasures. But few embody the power, and the grandeur, of "Sacrifice of Isaac," which was painted by the master known by a single name: Caravaggio.

Travel

Put these western state parks on your must-visit list

Fri., Dec. 1, 2023

It’s high time we gave a heartfelt shout-out to state parks.

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New York is experienced best by foot

Sun., Nov. 26, 2023

Walking tours are one good way to see a city up close and personal. And that's true even for a city as big and as intriguing as New York.

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Van life is going strong in Sedona

Fri., Nov. 24, 2023

We recently spent a week hiking, biking and snapping Instagram-worthy photos in Sedona, one of our favorite destinations.

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Cuba: Education is a key to its complications

Mon., Nov. 20, 2023

There are several ways to visit Cuba. Going there on a Road Scholar tour is one good way to understand its complicated history.

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A splendid detour to Hollywood, another back in time to Chaco Canyon

Fri., Nov. 17, 2023

We recently spent a little time apart in destinations that couldn’t be more different.

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Hemingway’s spirit haunts his Cuban home

Mon., Nov. 13, 2023

A trip to Cuba offers the inveterate traveler a number of experiences. But for those who grew up reading Ernest Hemingway, a visit to the late author's house just outside Havana is a special treat.

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Taking care of business, having fun in Santa Fe and ABQ

Fri., Nov. 10, 2023

After a few weeks of visiting beautiful, but mostly isolated places in Colorado and New Mexico, we needed a dose of big city time.

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Portofino: Where Italian stereotypes turn into dreams

Sun., Nov. 5, 2023

Popular culture typically portrays Italy in clichés involving pasta, cigarettes, hand gestures and more. The reality is far richer, as one day spent in Portofino can show you.

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This New Mexico town is the perfect hangout — even during an RV disaster

Fri., Nov. 3, 2023

After a few weeks of one-night stands, it feels good to hang out for a couple of weeks at one of our favorite places -- Taos, N.M.

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California: far more scenic when the sun shines

Wed., Nov. 1, 2023

Monterey's 17-mile Drive is a must-see for those visiting the central California coast. But it's a far better experience when the sun makes an appearance.

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To the rich, home is where the big house is

Sun., Oct. 29, 2023

California's central coast is the site of a number of mansions. But few are grander than Hearst Castle and the Winchester Mystery House.

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After a repair stop in the Four Corners, we’re firing on all cylinders

Fri., Oct. 27, 2023

Let’s cut right to the chase: The rig is all right.

Repairs

Best of the campsites so far on this slightly bumpy ride

Fri., Oct. 20, 2023

Our sixth year of wandering around the West hasn’t exactly gone off without a hitch.

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Objective: Searching for the perfect sunset

Tue., Oct. 17, 2023

No matter where you go in the world, you're apt to find a beautiful sunset. In the Northwest, though, weather sometimes gets in the way.

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Beauty of the Rocky Mountains can cure even the worst bad moods

Fri., Oct. 13, 2023

John was in an epic bad mood.

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Iceland: Welcome to the land of windy beauty

Wed., Oct. 11, 2023

Driving Iceland's Ring Road is a challenge, but it's full of starkly gorgeous scenery, the occasional rainbow and some pesky high winds.

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Sydney’s Opera House: majestic is the word

Sun., Oct. 8, 2023

No trip to Australia would be complete without a stop in Sydney to tour one of the world's great architectural wonders: the city's famous Opera House.

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