'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
View ArticleDon'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
View ArticleWhat 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
View ArticleTravelers 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
View ArticleHead 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
View ArticleTips 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
View ArticleNearby 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
View ArticleVienna: 'The Seattle Of The 19th Century'
It’s known for its coffee culture. Many famous musicians got their start here. And you don’t have to travel too far out of town to get into the...» E-Mail This
View ArticleMunich's Bavarian Culture Worth Exploring
Bavaria, in the German south, is known for beer, music and its proximity to the Alps. It’s also a good home base for exploring central Europe, says...» E-Mail This
View ArticleDays Off: In Defense Of Taking Your Vacation Time
This week, KPLU travel expert Matthew Brumley offers a small treatise on the value of vacation. Americans tend to get fewer vacation days than their...» E-Mail This
View ArticleYou Can Bring Pie With You When You Fly, And Other Holiday Travel Tips
Thanksgiving week marks the opening of the holiday travel rush. And foolishly, Ed booked a flight to Michigan on the day before Thanksgiving. “Don’t do...» E-Mail This
View ArticleBurke Museum’s New Map Shows Seattle’s Original Shoreline
If you walk through Seattle's Pioneer Square neighborhood with Peter Lape, he can show you the things that used to be. Standing at the corner of First...» E-Mail This
View ArticleA Moment Of Gratitude For Those Who Help Us Travel
Nationally, this is one of the busiest travel weeks of the year. With so many people flocking from point A to point B, this week we thought we’d focus...» 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
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