Easing into the East on a cruise in China
It can be daunting for first-timers to visit China, given the challenges posed by language, culture, population density and vast distances between major cities. That's why a cruise through this...
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Tasting Umbria: Following the food in a less-traveled Italian region
Most tourists are lured to Umbria by the region's well-preserved medieval hill towns — rich in art, architecture, and spiritual and archaeological treasures — or its picturesque countryside with dense...
From homes to meals to cars, ‘sharing’ has changed the face of travel
In a phenomenon dubbed the "sharing economy" or "peer-to-peer marketplace," Americans are traveling in ways that were virtually unheard of a decade ago. They're vacationing at the homes of strangers,...
An Italian hill town celebrates the truffle with style
Most Italians agree that the Emilia Romagna region of Italy is the gastronomic capital of the country. And if you ask the best time to visit, they will suggest the...
Jumping through hoops to get a cat on a plane
When our adult son moved to California with more baggage than even a strapping young man could manage, we volunteered to bring his 10-year-old Himalayan cat, Java, a month later....
River cruise dining shows what the little guys can do
Food is a lure that continues to attract travelers to ocean cruising. The promise of decadent buffets; a panoply of specialty restaurants; gourmet menus curated by celebrity chefs; cooking demos...
‘James Bond’ hotel’s owner Chris Blackwell an agent of environmental change
Record producer Chris Blackwell, founder of Island Records, is probably best known for discovering Bob Marley and introducing the world to reggae music. But the Rock and Roll Hall of...
Hutong passageways of Beijing lead back to old China
First-time visitors to Beijing may worry that they've taken a wrong turn when they alight on trafficked streets dominated by modern skyscrapers. But by exploring the narrow streets and twisted...
Raleigh barbecue cafe offers an Eastern-style feast
Ole Time Barbecue is a quirky, family-run roadside eatery about 15 minutes from downtown Raleigh, N.C. It has 10 booths and tables, some counter seats and an open diner-style kitchen....
Nantucket Whale Museum hooks a Hollywood thriller based on Moby-Dick
A new Ron Howard movie, "In the Heart of the Sea," starring heartthrob Chris Hemsworth (People Magazine's 2014 Sexiest Man Alive) is scheduled for release on Dec. 11. The thriller...