“Tree islands” deep in a sea of grass once helped Native Americans elude capture by U.S. troops. A tour of these refuges reveals a rich culture and a new risk: rising water.
Category: Travel and Vacations
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Where to Travel This Winter, Whether You Want Sun or Snow
Here are five places, from coastal Norway to Marrakesh, with exceptional hotels that still have availability for the holidays.
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Airline Lost Your Bag? Here’s How to Reunite With Your Luggage.
Or at least be reimbursed if it’s gone for good.
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By Ferry or Floatplane, 4 Enchanting Coastal Getaways From Vancouver
The largest city in British Columbia makes a perfect gateway to explore the rich marine wildlife and beauty of the region.
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Why It’s Getting Harder to Fly to China
European carriers are enduring higher costs because they have to avoid Russian airspace, while a sluggish economy and geopolitical tensions are hurting business travel to China.
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American Airlines Passengers Who Skip Ahead Will Trigger ‘Audible Signal’
American Airlines is testing a technology platform that will produce a sound when a passenger attempts to board a flight ahead of the assigned group.
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4 Can’t-Miss Towns in an Often Overlooked Corner of Japan
Kyushu, often passed over by international visitors, is rich in crafts, history and culture. Here are four destinations to consider.
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Rail Biking Lets You Ride the Rails Using Pedal Power
Rail-biking uses specially designed vehicles that are pedaled along disused railway lines. It’s easy and fun and uses existing tracks for recreation. One writer gave it a try in the Catskills.
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A Cheapskate in New York City: How to Visit on a Budget
Pop-up art, cheap theater tickets, Chinese food and a well-situated, if noisy, hotel: How to see Manhattan (and a bit of Brooklyn) on a budget.
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A New Age Skeptic Visits Sedona
On a trip to Sedona, Ariz., a writer tries to understand her mystically inclined mother’s beliefs with the help of crystals, meditation and visits to the area’s supposed celestial portals.