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Burke Museum: Here's The Mask That Likely Inspired The Seattle Seahawks' Logo

Just where did the Seattle Seahawks’ logo come from? Amid the fever pitch of last year’s Super Bowl run, one of the art history classes at the...» E-Mail This

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'Wait Wait' Host Peter Sagal Talks Comedy, News And What It's Like To Run In...

The popular NPR news quiz "Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!" is coming to Seattle's Paramount Theatre on Thursday. On the weekly game show, a panel of...» E-Mail This

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Don't Panic If You Lose Your Credit Card While Traveling

Credit cards are essential travel tools for many. But they’re also targets for thieves and also easy to lose. KPLU travel expert Matthew Brumley says...» E-Mail This

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What If Your Travel Plans Go Awry? Know Your Rights Before You Head Out

Most of us can neither fix nor fly airplanes. So when a flight is delayed or canceled, there's very little most passengers can do about it. But you...» E-Mail This

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Travelers Find Art, Architecture And Autonomy In Barcelona

The Spanish city of Barcelona sits on the Mediterranean coast, just a couple hours’ drive from the French border. More than 1.6 million people call it...» E-Mail This

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Head To Provence For Food, Wine And A Bit Of Ancient Rome

The south of France is a vacation destination for Europeans as well as those coming from outside. That’s in large part because of its sunny and warm...» E-Mail This

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Tips On Staying Healthy While You Travel

The Ebola outbreak in West Africa and the cases that have popped up elsewhere on the planet have put new scrutiny on travel. Health officials have been...» E-Mail This

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Nearby Destinations For Winter Escapes, Whether You Ski Or Not

With autumn in full swing, it’s already time to start planning winter getaways. Here are a few options from KPLU travel expert Matthew Brumley: » E-Mail This

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Police Ask Public To 'Tweet Smart' During Ongoing Crises

Local law enforcement agencies are asking the public to “Tweet Smart” and be careful how they use social media in an emergency. Their concern is that...» E-Mail This

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Farm Stays And Urban Adventures In New Zealand

It could be argued that New Zealand bears at least a mild resemblance to the Pacific Northwest. It’s got rugged terrain, lush vegetation and, of course...» E-Mail This

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Bah! Humbug: Plan Now If You Want To Escape The Holiday Bustle

The holidays are still a ways off, but if you’re thinking of heading out of town for Christmas — and not to a relative’s house — now is the time to...» E-Mail This

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Mass: Cooler Weekend Ahead, But Don't Give Up On Summer Just Yet

It won't be long now. Fall is just around the corner, says KPLU weather expert Cliff Mass, and that means the holiday weekend won't be all sun. "We'll...» E-Mail This

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How Many Of These 50 Must-See Cities Have You Seen?

Have you been to New York? How about Lalibela, Ethiopia? Or Siem Reap, Cambodia? Those are three of the cities on a list titled “50 Cities To See In...» E-Mail This

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Because Good Travel Agents Don't Hang Up When You Ask Questions

A fax arrived at KPLU not too long ago, claiming to be from the “HR Department.” Spoiler alert: It wasn’t. The “memo” offered trips to Hawaii and...» E-Mail This

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