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3 days ago
The key to eating like a local abroad? Learn food phrases.
The Washington Post - By Malia Yoshioka
Welcome to The Upgrade, By The Way’s new series on travel hacks and hot takes. See how to submit here. In my day-to-day life, I am a fan of checklists and routine. I crave structure. But when I’m traveling, something in me shakes loose and throws caution to the wind. I especially love the thrill of …
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3 days ago
Yellowstone will reopen most of northern loop this weekend
The Washington Post - By Natalie Compton
Yellowstone National Park officials announced Thursday that its northern loop will reopen on July 2, less than three weeks after the park suffered severe flood damage. With 93 percent of the park’s road system now open, the temporary alternating license-plate system to limit visitors will be lifted …
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3 days ago
How to set price alerts to find the cheapest flights
The Washington Post - By Natalie Compton
Tracking airfare can turn a sane person into a conspiracy theorist. Are the airlines tracking my computer? Am I being punished for booking on a Wednesday instead of a Tuesday? The truth is airfare prices are dynamic. Pricing algorithms are influenced by long list of factors — the time you’re flying, …
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4 days ago
July 4 looks like summer’s peak travel nightmare. Here’s how to prepare.
The Washington Post - By Alexis Benveniste
Airports and roads have been packed this summer, mixing with inflation and labor shortages to create a dreadful travel season marked by high prices, maddening delays and cancellations. According to data forecast by experts, the frenzy is expected to peak ahead of Independence Day. AAA predicts that …
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4 days ago
Grand Canyon visitors infected with highly contagious norovirus
The Washington Post - By Natalie Compton
More than 150 rafters and backcountry campers who visited the Grand Canyon in April and May reported symptoms of a gastrointestinal illness, the National Park Service said this week. The symptoms — including nausea, stomach cramping and pain, vomiting, and diarrhea — are representative of norovirus, …
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4 days ago
Delta will let you change July Fourth weekend flights for no cost
The Washington Post - By Amanda Finnegan
You know flying is bad when airlines are encouraging you to change your plans. In anticipation of the expected travel chaos, Delta Air Lines is letting passengers reschedule Fourth of July trips at no cost. The carrier announced Tuesday that it is instituting a “fare difference waiver” for travel …

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