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The completely correct guide to reclining on an airplane
The Washington Post - By Natalie B. Compton
It is an active struggle to live in harmony on an airplane. It’s amazing that more conflict doesn’t ensue when you smash a dozen to a couple hundred people into a confined space with conflicting cultural
February 15
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Forget a pub crawl in Dublin. Do a distillery crawl instead to see how Irish whiskey is made.
The Washington Post - By Yvonne Gordon
DUBLIN — In a city with so many old and atmospheric bars, it’s no wonder visitors come to Dublin with a pub crawl on their itinerary. But away from the historical drinking haunts, a revival of the distilling
February 15
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Photos show passengers finally disembark cruise ship that was stranded at sea over coronavirus fears
The Washington Post - Brittany Shammas and Herman Wong
They threw their hands in the air, hit the ground in prayer and waved signs reading “Thank you Cambodia.” Early Friday, the 1,455 passengers of the Holland America’s MS Westerdam stepped on land for the
February 14
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How couples in long-distance relationships travel to make it work
The Washington Post - By Marian Liu
I was in Hong Kong when my now-husband, then-fiance, was in Florida. He’s still in Florida now, while I’ve moved to Washington, D.C. Traveling is the only way we stay together. It’s a hard road, but if
February 14
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I dunno. You dunno
The Washington Post - By Jonathan Capehart
Cleve Jones, a longtime warrior in the fight for equality for the LGBTQ community, came up to me with a question that was delivered as more of a plea. “Are we going to survive this? I’m in such despair,”
Oct 23, 2019
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Woman stuck on cruise live tweets while ship roams at sea amid coronavirus fears
The Washington Post - Reis Thebault and Brittany Shammas
Christina Kerby was corralled aboard a massive luxury cruise ship, charting a meandering course somewhere in the South China Sea, when she began thinking about the apocalypse. Luckily, the WiFi on Holland
February 13
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Why does everyone use travel photos on dating apps?
The Washington Post - By Hannah Sampson
Travel photos are a staple of dating profiles: What better way to demonstrate a sense of adventure, cultured outlook and joie de vivre? Dating sites often suggest that travel photos are an ideal way for
February 13
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Disney just increased ticket prices again. It won’t be the last time.
The Washington Post - By Hannah Sampson
Disney regulars know they can always count on a towering castle, a friendly wave from Mickey, a giant turkey leg — and a higher price on future trips. It should come as no surprise, then, that the entertainment
February 13
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A woman shamed a man for punching her reclined seat. The Internet is split on who’s in the wrong.
The Washington Post - By Drew Jones
A passenger on an American Airlines flight took to social media to shame a fellow passenger, who she said repeatedly nudged and punched her seat after she reclined it. “After much consideration, and exhausting
February 13
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Heartbroken? A ‘breakcation’ can help you deal with the pain.
The Washington Post - By Natalie B. Compton
A few years ago, I happened to be traveling when my heart was broken unexpectedly. The man I was supposed to join in Mexico the next week had met someone else, I learned over the phone in my Portland,
February 12
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Southwest asks passengers to flag ‘unwelcome behavior’ in preflight emergency briefing
The Washington Post - By Drew Jones
Southwest Airlines has updated its preflight emergency briefing and demonstration by advising passengers to report “any unwelcome behavior” to flight attendants. The effort comes as major airlines have
February 12
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One Square Mile: Capitol Hill, Seattle, Washington Guide - The Washington Post
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For those seeking a culinary adventure you can’t find in other major cities, Katsu’s tempura-battered, tonkatsu-style deep-fried burgers fit the bill. The Japanese-influenced flavors of these delectable
Jun 20, 2019
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Hotel Bibles are still a thing. But for some brands, they’re on their way out.
The Washington Post - By Hannah Sampson
I was on a recent trip to Los Angeles — hardly the Bible Belt — when curiosity struck. I slid open the bedside table at my downtown hotel and there it was: a Holy Bible, placed by the Gideons. Later in
February 11
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The 7 worst travel destinations for a broken heart
The Washington Post - By Natalie B. Compton
There are a lot of reasons to travel after your heart gets broken. All of the new sights, sounds and smells you encounter on a trip can distract you from the dizzying, all-encompassing pain throbbing your
February 10
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The best and worst buys at Hudson News
The Washington Post - By Natalie B. Compton
If you’ve been to an airport, you’ve probably been to a Hudson. With more than 1,000 stores across the country, the business is a fixture for the American traveler. (It’s better known as Hudson News but
February 8
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The completely correct guide to traveling with a significant other
The Washington Post - By Natalie B. Compton
For many of us, travel is a romantic luxury that helps us escape the doldrums of our daily lives. Sometimes, we’re lucky to experience travel with a partner. We envision the future trips with rose-colored
February 7
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Renowned West African musician says TSA destroyed his one-of-a-kind instrument during a search
The Washington Post - By Drew Jones
The renowned Malian artist Ballaké Sissoko took to social media to call out the Transportation Security Administration for dismantling his custom-made kora “without any justification” during a trip home
February 7
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Elizabeth Smart
Elizabeth Smart, who survived a brutal kidnapping, says she was sexually assaulted on an airplane
The Washington Post - By Reis Thebault
Elizabeth Smart was asleep on a plane, one of the places where she has always felt safe, when she says a man seated next to her put his hand between her legs. She says she woke to him rubbing her inner
February 6
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How cruise ships are handling mass onboard quarantines as the new coronavirus spreads
The Washington Post - By Hannah Sampson
Over the past week, the cruise industry has faced a new, fast-spreading threat that has left thousands of passengers quarantined on ships and thrust the business into a global public health panic. The
February 6
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An Instagram personality suggested he had coronavirus on a plane. The viral stunt got him arrested.
The Washington Post - By Natalie B. Compton
A flight headed to Jamaica on Monday was rerouted back to Toronto after a man falsely claimed that he had recently visited China, where the recent coronavirus outbreak originated. James Potok, a 28-year-old
February 5
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How to survive 12 hours on a plane
The Washington Post - By Natalie B. Compton
In the fall, in the name of journalism, I spent half a day inside the purgatory travelers know as the airport. The experience was strange, exhausting — and not necessarily representative of my normal behavior.
February 5
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Ten passengers infected with coronavirus on quarantined cruise ship with thousands aboard
The Washington Post - By Derek Hawkins
Ten people aboard a cruise ship anchored off the coast of Yokohama, Japan, tested positive for the new coronavirus, Japanese media reported Tuesday. The news comes as the number of reported infections
February 4
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How likely are you to actually get sick from being on a plane?
The Washington Post - By Hannah Sampson
It seems as inevitable as cramped overhead space or a battle for the armrest: Someone on your flight is coughing, sneezing or sniffling. Or all three. And during flu season — not to mention a time when
February 4
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What travelers should know about face masks amid growing coronavirus concerns
The Washington Post - By Brad Japhe
The new coronavirus (2019-nCoV) is now responsible for 17,228 confirmed cases in China, reported by the country’s National Health Commission on Monday, and confirmed cases of the strain in 23 countries
February 3
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Airlines are taking away amenities like hot meals and blankets amid growing coronavirus concerns
The Washington Post - By Natalie B. Compton
In the wake of the coronavirus’s spread, airlines are temporarily modifying amenities on flights coming from China, hoping to cut down on potentially infectious interactions between passengers and cabin
January 31
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Cruise lines ban anyone who has recently been to China as coronavirus fears spread
The Washington Post - By Hannah Sampson
Cruise lines are putting strict measures in place amid concerns about the new coronavirus, including preventing anyone who has been in mainland China over the previous 14 days from getting on board. The
January 31
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Jewish family kicked off flight over ‘body odor’ sues American Airlines, alleging discrimination
The Washington Post - By Lateshia Beachum
An Orthodox Jewish couple is suing American Airlines for alleged discrimination after being kicked off a flight over body-odor complaints — and, they say, being humiliated by a gate agent on their way
January 31
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A local's guide to Miami, Florida - The Washington Post
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Wynwood was once the garment district and home to Caribbean immigrants before it became known as an area to avoid. But when developers took over this centrally located neighborhood in the early 2000s,
Jun 18, 2019
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Before the new coronavirus, travel aided the spread of other diseases. Here’s a look back at 5 notable cases.
The Washington Post - By Drew Jones
The world has been on edge in the early days of 2020 after a new, deadly strain of coronavirus was reported in China late last year. This coronavirus strain originated in the Wuhan province of China and
January 31