"Don't Worry, Be Happy" and a Dirt Road in Tanzania
The t-shirt never fit. It's always been too small and, although I've squeezed into it a few times, I've never worn it outside. It's mustard yellow with dark stains under the armpits and "Don't Worry,...
View ArticleWillie Nelson's 'America The Beautiful' Takes Aim At Mountaintop Removal (VIDEO)
Award-winning country singer-songwriter Willie Nelson is joining the fight against mountaintop removal -- a surface mining practice that involves clearing, blasting and processing mountaintops or ridge...
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Carnival Quarters, Pastures to Parks
Playing dominos in the carny quarters on the San Mateo County Fairgrounds in California, these carnies are "cutting up jackpots" -- carnival slang for swapping stories and laughing. "Life near the...
View ArticleSubway Performers Emerge From The Underground To Become Viral Rockstars
Meet the talented trio that has taken the Internet by storm. Too Many Zooz, an instrumental group known for playing in New York City's Union Square subway station, has come out from underground to...
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An Insider's Guide to Berlin Street Art
"Some people become cops because they want to make the world a better place. Some people become vandals because they want to make the world a better looking place." - Banksy (Wall and Piece)...
View ArticleDecadent and Depraved in New Orleans
We flew in weary from Miami, fresh off of a long work week, tired and excited, young, a little innocent. The Buko Music & Art Project was the goal and the "angle" would write itself: in a city with...
View ArticleOur Rick Steves Audio Europe App Just Got Much Much Better
I have a lot of fun and rewarding projects on my desk--and one that I am particularly passionate about is our free app, "Rick Steves Audio Europe" (shown in this video). Why am I so in love with this...
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This Invention That Uses Aquarium Pumps Could Save 178,000 Babies Each Year
A new invention uses fish tank aquarium pumps to save the lives of babies in the developing world. In an effort to battle the high cost of medical equipment, a group of Rice University students...
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Michelle Obama And First Family Feed The Bears At China's Chengdu Panda Base...
First Lady Michelle Obama visited China's Chengdu Panda Base on Wednesday with daughters Malia and Sasha and mother Marian Robinson, capping off a seven-day trip to the Asian country. "I couldn’t leave...
View ArticleFrom Airlines To Hotels, A Quest To Help You Sleep
At Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, new beds allow guests to play Goldilocks and choose one of three mattress toppers, from soft to firm, that feels just right.
View ArticleWhat Happened When This Man 'Dropped' His Wallet 50 Times In Public
This social experiment showed that (most) people are truly good. The video above, called "The Honesty Test," was shot in Opole, Poland, and was posted to YouTube earlier this month. In the video, a man...
View ArticleDining in Washington, D.C.
Even if Washington's politicos can't come to a consensus on policy, one thing all District residents can agree on is that the city's restaurant scene is booming -- especially in these three new foodie...
View ArticleAn Adorable Reminder That Not Everybody Hates Winter
While we're anxiously anticipating the arrival of spring (it's so close!), check out this horse named Stetson who totally loves the snow. Thankfully, the last of the winter weather is likely past us...
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Exotic Silhouette Photos to Inspire Your Travels
Scenes in silhouette are shrouded in drama and mystery, and more than a drop or two of romance. I love them for what I don't see as much as for what I do. ( A golden sunset falls on the ancient temples...
View ArticleFilm Crew Captures 'Underwater Fireworks' In South Pacific (VIDEO)
Anchovies aren't just bait or a pungent pizza topping. For all the magic in the world above sea level, there is just as much hidden in the depths of the ocean. And these small fish are a big part of...
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How to Stay Fit While Traveling: Secrets Revealed by Michelle Bridges
Let's get a little personal. On my last trip to Europe, I packed on a good (or rather, awful) 10 pounds. Between scrounging for meals as a vegetarian (hello, carb overload), to sippin' pina coladas on...
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25 Things You Only Know If You're From San Diego
Los Angeles and San Francisco can busy themselves with California turf wars all they want, because the people of San Diego are happy to keep it easy, breezy and beautiful. I mean, when you have the...
View ArticleTop 10 Venues for Live Theater
Live theater is an ancient and global tradition. Often one of the stars of the show is the theater itself. So, in honor of World Theater Day, Cheapflights.com brings you its picks for the best venues...
View ArticleThis San Francisco Bay Area Hotel Suite Is $25,000 A Night
It's no surprise that some high-rollers drop a few thousand dollars a night on hotel rooms in Las Vegas. And one could almost buy a house with the nightly fee at some hotel rooms abroad. But a hotel...
View ArticleMissing Malaysia Airlines Flight: Possible Plane Debris Field Takes Focus Of...
* Search teams under pressure as weather forecast to deteriorate * Eleven military and civilian aircraft and five ships join search * Latest satellite images show more than 100 objects By Jane Wardell...
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