Travel and Vacations – Page 78

6 European Cities Where You Can Swim in the Wild

Looking to take a dip in or near a city center? Here are some urban areas that have successfully opened up waterways for swimmers.

By Julia Webster Ayuso

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It’s Party Time on the Stockholm-Helsinki Ferry

The 16-hour trip between the two northern European cities is a festive summer ritual, with plenty of singing, gambling, limbo contests and maybe a bit too much to drink.

By Christopher Hall

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In Colombia, a Festival Celebrates Humpback Whales and Local Culture

Every year, as thousands of humpbacks return to their breeding grounds near a protected bay, locals gather on the beach to greet them with stories, dancing and music.

By Jennie Erin Smith

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Why Are Thousands of Hotel Workers on Strike?

Pandemic-era cuts to staffing and services like daily housekeeping and room service have persisted, which unions say has resulted in lower incomes and heavier workloads for remaining workers.

By Katie Robertson and Derek M. Norman