Sochi Has Us Dreaming Of A Trip To Russia
The Winter Olympics come to a close this weekend in Sochi, Russia. KPLU travel expert Matthew Brumley spent the games reflecting on his time in Russia....» E-Mail This
View ArticleHelp City Of Seattle Choose Next Generation of Parking Meters
Most of us know the drill: You walk up to one of those green parking meters on the street, put in your change or a credit card, and it spits out a...» E-Mail This
View ArticleMurray Reinstates Misconduct Finding For Embattled Seattle Police Officer
Seattle Mayor Ed Murray says it was wrong to change penalties against a police officer who threatened to harass a journalist. The comments mark an...» E-Mail This
View ArticleMexico Still Safe For Vacationers — If You Know Where To Go
The recent arrest of drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman is the latest volley in Mexico’s war on drug cartels. It’s also a reminder that the country is...» E-Mail This
View ArticleWSDOT: Cracks Found On Viaduct, But Roadway Still Safe For Traffic
State highway engineers will shut down a stretch of the Alaskan Way viaduct later this month to take a closer look at cracks found on the roadway. What...» E-Mail This
View ArticleKnowing These Tips Can Save You Big Bucks On Airfare
If you’re looking for plane tickets, you’ve probably spent time navigating various websites, wondering if there’s any rhyme or reason to how airfare is...» E-Mail This
View ArticleBrumley: When You Go, Go Responsibly
The tourism industry is one of the largest in the world. According to the United Nations, one out of every 11 jobs worldwide is related to tourism. ...» E-Mail This
View ArticleGoing On A Cruise? Try The Smaller Boats
If you want to kick back and relax without thinking too hard about your itinerary, your destinations or dinner, your best bet is a cruise aboard one of...» E-Mail This
View ArticleWhat Your Phone Does On Vacation While You’re Not Looking Can Cost You
Imagine getting a $700 phone bill. It happened once to KPLU travel expert and tour guide Matthew Brumley. “I was stuck in Capetown in a cable car,...» E-Mail This
View ArticleAvoiding The Beaten Path In Italy
Italy is crowded these days, says KPLU travel expert Matthew Brumley. "From May through early October, it can be packed," he said. "Especially in those...» E-Mail This
View Article5 Reasons To Consider A Vacation In B.C.
We could probably write a whole book on things to see and do in British Columbia. And many have. But KPLU travel expert Matthew Brumley says the...» E-Mail This
View ArticleFormer Yugoslavia Is A 'Painfully Gorgeous' Vacation Spot
Bring up the former Yugoslavia in conversation, and most people won’t picture sunshine, beautiful seaside towns and great food. But KPLU travel expert...» E-Mail This
View ArticleAs Berlin Faces Its Difficult History Head-On, 'Hard Not To Be Stunned' As A...
Germany's capital city of Berlin is one of the most international cities in Europe. “There’s a large Turkish community here. There’s an increasingly...» E-Mail This
View ArticleRemembering Maya Angelou: Her 2011 KPLU Interview
Poet and author Maya Angelou died today at age 86. Her autobiography "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" broke new ground with its descriptions of...» E-Mail This
View ArticleHow To Prepare For A Hospital Stay Abroad — Just In Case
Mandy Evans was just two days into her three-week vacation in the United Kingdom when it happened: searing pain in her abdomen at 10 o’clock on a...» E-Mail This
View ArticleGridlock On Seattle's I-5 After Metal Comes Loose
If you tried to make it into downtown Seattle during rush hour this morning, you have our sympathy. Just before 6 a.m., a metal plate popped out of an...» E-Mail This
View ArticleWhen In Rome: The Value Of Blending In On Vacation
Yes, it might be a cliché by now: "When in Rome, do as the Romans do." But the old proverb is true, says KPLU travel expert Matthew Brumley. When...» E-Mail This
View ArticleLily Tomlin Finds A Parking Place, And Other Comedic Insights
Lily Tomlin calls for our interview just before lunchtime. She's on the road, driving through Beverly Hills. I ask her to park before we start in on...» E-Mail This
View ArticleVeteran Journalist James: Yes, You Must Make Choices, But Choices Aren't...
Editor’s Note: “Senior Thesis” is a special week-long series that brings together venerable veterans in various fields with university students hoping...» E-Mail This
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