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What’s the hurry?

It is freezing with temperatures near zero Fahrenheit and a biting wind. But that’s not what’s causing the commotion. It’s the excited yapping of 100 sled dogs who are in a hurry to get moving.

We’re in the village of Breivekeidt, about 45 miles west of Tromso, the major Norwegian city above the Arctic Circle with ...Read more

Gavin Rossdale is the lead singer and songwriter for the British grunge rock band Bush and an occasional actor (“The Trainer,” “Constantine”). He’s also the host of his own VIZIO WatchFree+ cooking show, “Dinner With Gavin Rossdale,” where he has conversations with guests like Serena Williams, Brooke Shields, Selma Blair, Common ...Read more

As a young backpacker, I fell in love with the picturesque village of Rothenburg, in Germany’s Franconian heartland. At that time, the town still fed a few farm animals within its medieval walls. Today its barns are hotels, its livestock are tourists, and Rothenburg is well on its way to becoming a medieval theme park.

But Rothenburg is still...Read more

Taiwan praised the State Department for removing a phrase from a fact sheet saying the U.S. does “not support Taiwan independence,” an episode that threatens to renew sparring between Washington and Beijing over the self-ruled archipelago.

Taiwanese Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung “welcomes the support and positive stance” showed by the ...Read more

Maybe you’d like to watch a tropical sunset with a fruity cocktail in hand? Maybe you want to cozy up by a blazing fire after a day having fun in the snow? Maybe you want to explore the back-country away from crowds or a city you have always wanted to visit? Maybe as new parents, you just want to share a blissful uninterrupted night’s sleep?...Read more

While major cities and national parks dominate travel itineraries, the U.S. is full of underappreciated gems waiting to be explored. From rugged landscapes to historic coastal retreats, these five overlooked destinations offer unique experiences without the crowds.

Driftless Area, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa

Tucked away in the Midwest, ...Read more

Growing up in the United States and South Korea, singer-songwriter Chung Ha said she was heavily influenced by the music she listened to in both countries. One of her most popular songs is the critically acclaimed Spanish-language single “Demente” from her album “Querencia,” which featured Puerto Rican rapper Guaynaa. And the title of ...Read more

Two hundred and 50 years ago, Bath was the Hollywood of Britain. Today, this former trendsetter of Georgian England invites you to take a 90-minute train ride from London west and sample its aristocratic charms.

The entire city, built of the creamy limestone called "Bath stone," beams in its cover-girl complexion. Proud locals remind visitors ...Read more

What’s your definition of work? Ask the kids and they might say homework or chores, maybe a part-time job for teens. Today’s kids, at least in the United States, aren’t toiling in a factory, working as servants or laboring in the fields, thank goodness.

Is work supposed to be fun? Fulfilling? Not often enough. February is Black History ...Read more

In the black comedy “Nightbitch” – currently streaming on Hulu – actress Adrienne Rose White portrays Sally, a curator at a top art gallery. “Sally is smart, upbeat, maybe a little naive, and has a great eye,” White said. “She knows everything about the art scene and almost nothing about motherhood.” The actress said Sally is ...Read more

The medieval Belgian town of Bruges attracts hordes of day-trippers – but don't let that keep you away. While the ultimate sight is the quaint town itself, the city also entertains with an infectious passion for good living. And it hides some sweet surprises.

The Flemish who live in this part of Belgium call this city “Brugge,” but the ...Read more

Ready to catch a wave? No, we’re not talking about surfing. We’re talking about some of the best cruise deals of the year, whether you want a mega ship with lots of bells and whistles, an expedition cruise to far- flung locales, a small ship or a river cruise.

“Wave Season is the cruise industry’s annual time to shine, with sales, value...Read more

Born and raised in Germany, educated in the United States and now based out of South Korea, BAFTA Awards-nominated actor Teo Yoo (“Past Lives,” “Decision to Leave”) doesn’t take any of his success for granted. He had already spent many years turning down parts that cast Asian characters in a disparaging light. In his latest role in the...Read more

On my last visit to Toledo, it seemed holier than ever: Dark El Greco clouds threatened overhead, stark against bright, clear horizons. Hail pelted the masses of people clogging the streets as they awaited the Good Friday procession.

A look back at my write-up reveals nothing but superlatives: Toledo’s street plan is the most confusing in ...Read more

Keep your jackets and mittens handy – even in the middle of the night. We’re aboard Hurtigruten’s MS Trollfjord, flagship of the company’s Signature voyages, cruising up the Norwegian Coast, enduring biting winds and sub-zero temperatures in our quest to see the ...Read more

For musician Cat Ridgeway, being on the road is a perk of her job. “I split my time between Orlando and Vail these days,” said Ridgeway, who is promoting her latest single “Sprinter.” [The album of the same name will be released on March 28.] “A little over a year ago, I was offered an incredible opportunity to play at some of the ...Read more

Orvieto is one of the most striking, memorable, and enjoyable hill towns in central Italy. About 90 minutes from Rome, Orvieto sits majestically high above the valley floor atop a big chunk of tufo (tuff) volcanic stone, overlooking cypress-dotted Umbrian plains. A visit here will reward you with a delightful, perfectly preserved, and ...Read more