How To Pack Lightly And Still Have What You Need
As a tour organizer, Matthew Brumley routinely arrives at a destination a day or so before his clients, and then meets them at the airport. Recently,...» E-Mail This
View ArticleIreland No Longer The Land Of 'Boiled Potatoes And Overcooked Meat'
When you drop below the clouds as you fly into Ireland, it’s as if you’re looking down at a great rock draped in a velvet green blanket. The Emerald...» E-Mail This
View ArticleThe Dent-Free Guide To Renting And Driving A Car Abroad
Matthew Brumley had researched his rental car in advance, found a good deal and booked early. Then he got to the counter in Cabo San Lucas, and the...» E-Mail This
View ArticleHot, Hot Weather Almost Everywhere This Weekend, Bad News For Wildfires
Make sure you’ve refilled the ice trays. KPLU weather expert Cliff Mass says it’s going to get hot in the days ahead. » E-Mail This
View ArticleTake To The Water For Your Next Nearby Vacation
A pod of orcas makes its way across Elliott Bay. A small seal basks in the sunlight. Children are sailing in Bainbridge Island’s Eagle Harbor, a cruise...» E-Mail This
View ArticleMicrosoft To Cut Up To 18,000 Jobs; 1,351 In Puget Sound Area
Microsoft says it will cut up to 18,000 jobs in what observers are calling the company's largest layoff ever. The news came in an e-mail from CEO Satya...» E-Mail This
View ArticleFour Years After A Life-Changing Tragedy, A Pilot Meets His Rescuers
In a thick Pacific fog, James Island completely disappears from view. But it sits just a few hundred yards from La Push, a small community on the outer...» E-Mail This
View Article5 Tips For Using Your Frequent Flyer Miles
If you get on a commercial airliner more than a few times of year, the chances are pretty good that you’re building up frequent flyer miles, either...» E-Mail This
View ArticleSeahawks Could Defend Super Bowl Title — If These Things Happen Now
The Seahawks are back at training camp this weekend in Renton. Fans, meanwhile, are looking ahead to the season with a big question on their minds: Can...» E-Mail This
View ArticleWhy You Should Take Your Hobbies With You On Vacation
Traveling, whether around the globe or across the state, doesn’t have to be all about food, lodging and tourist attractions. KPLU travel expert Matthew...» E-Mail This
View ArticleTo Enjoy A Place, 'Take Your Nose Out Of The Guide Book'
Hereâs how not to do it: 8 a.m.: breakfast, 9 a.m.: Eiffel Tower, 10 a.m.: Arc de Triomphe, 12 p.m.: lunch in nearby café, 12:30 p.m.: Louvre, 3 p.m.:...» E-Mail This
View ArticleCulture, Wildlife Await You In Diverse India
India is a natural wonderland and also host to some of the world’s busiest cities. Its 1.2 billion people make it the second most populous country on...» E-Mail This
View Article3 Autumn Trips That Are Nearby, Affordable And Beautiful
We hate to say it, but the end of summer is near. But you know, autumn isn’t half bad around these parts, and there are plenty of places for quick,...» E-Mail This
View ArticlePolice 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
View ArticleFarm 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
View ArticleBah! 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
View ArticleMass: 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
View ArticleHow 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
View ArticleBecause 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
View ArticleBurke 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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