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With her gayageum – a 12-string zither – avant-garde musician-composer-vocalist DoYeon Kim blends traditional Korean music with free jazz. “When I was in fifth grade, I went to a traditional Korean music performance with my father [and] was immediately drawn to its sound,” said Kim, 34. “I loved that I could directly pluck, pull and ...Read more

Just two hours from Paris by train is Lyon, one of France’s culture hubs and a foodie mecca. Straddling the mighty Rhône and Saône rivers between Burgundy, Provence, and the Alps, this city is relaxed, welcoming, and – despite having romantic cobbled alleys, pastel Renaissance mansions, Paris-like shopping streets, evocative museums, and ...Read more

Go ahead and admit it. When you see a child having a tantrum at an airport or a restaurant, you blame the parents. You think, “Why can’t they control their kid?”

Unless you know someone who has a child on the autism spectrum, you just might not realize that these beleaguered parents likely struggle every day to manage their child’s ...Read more

Air miles are becoming a precious commodity as uncertainty grows about the outlook for ticket prices and the availability of flights.

Frequent flyers are increasingly using their miles to hedge against global travel chaos by making overlapping bookings across different routes per trip, according to travel experts. Because award tickets ...Read more

When Youn Yuh-jung won an Academy Award for her role in “Minari,” she made history as the first Korean actor to be honored with an Oscar. Already a legend in her homeland, Youn – who is repped by the Creative Artists Agency – added more U.S. productions like “Pachinko” and “The Wedding Banquet” to her expansive resume. In the ...Read more

The 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup will soon kick off here in North America. But if you're traveling in Europe while it's taking place, you'll certainly feel its impact as well.

For most of the globe, the World Cup is as big as it gets – and Europe is no different. This is when soccer takes over daily life. Player news becomes national news, ...Read more

Gov. Gavin Newsom has spent nearly one out of every five days in his second term traveling outside California as he builds his national profile ahead of a widely expected presidential run, a Bay Area News Group analysis of scheduling emails sent by his office to reporters shows.

Newsom, who is term-limited early next year, has traveled more ...Read more

Ready to get your hands dirty? Earth Day 2026 is April 22 with dozens of ways to get involved cleaning up our planet – and helping to make it healthier – whether you are home or traveling.

Join a community cleanup or tree planting. Shop at a local farmer’s market. Say no to fast ...Read more

SAN DIEGO -- Jet fuel prices are soaring and checked baggage fees are on the rise, but for fans of California wine country, Southwest Airlines has a deal for you.

Beginning April 24, San Diego’s largest airline will debut its “Sip and Ship” program, which will allow passengers to check one case of wine at no cost when flying between Santa...Read more

Former U.S. Davis Cup team captain Patrick McEnroe is now the executive director of the John McEnroe Tennis Academy and a tennis analyst. He also hosts the SiriusXM podcast “Holding Court with Patrick McEnroe.” The former pro athlete said he’ll always be grateful to tennis for all the opportunities it provided, including touring the world....Read more

Tiny, overlooked Slovenia is one of Europe’s most unexpectedly charming destinations. Nestled where the Alps meet the Adriatic Sea, this land boasts spectacular natural beauty, a fascinating recent history, and a spirit of adventure – and somehow has stayed off the typical tourist path. One of Slovenia’s brightest gems is a romantic ...Read more

Ready to get to center stage? Not at a concert. We’re talking about America’s 250th birthday celebration.

Though that won’t actually be until July 4, commemorating the signing of the Declaration of Independence. But there’s no reason to wait until July to celebrate, especially in Washington D.C<...Read more

Born and raised in Savona, Italy, Stella Pecollo said she enjoyed filming her latest project, “You, Me & Tuscany,” in her native homeland. “I play Francesca, the funniest sister-cousin you wish you had,” Pecollo said. “She is a sassy, confident, fun, loving woman who adores Michael, played by Regé-Jean Page, and becomes close to Anna,...Read more

Every year, millions of Americans visit Ellis Island, where their ancestors may have arrived from "the old country." But Europe has many excellent "Ellis Islands in reverse" – museums at the places where millions said goodbye to the land of their birth.

Is there anything more poignant than a person willing to sacrifice everything in pursuit ...Read more

What if it’s your family? You are on vacation at a beach resort or trying to connect at a major international hub when suddenly violence erupts. You can’t leave and might be in danger.

Not only is this scary but this has been the reality for thousands of travelers this past month.

First, in Mexico, violence erupted in many places after the...Read more

Joanne Lee Molinaro – better known online as the Korean Vegan – has always offered more than cooking instructions to her millions of social media followers. Her latest book, “The Korean Vegan: Homemade” (Avery), weaves confessional essays and stories about her family along with her unique vegan take on Korean cuisine. A former partner at...Read more

Years ago, while exploring European Easter rituals for one of my public television specials, I headed to the rugged, mountainous Marche region in central Italy – where the small towns of Gubbio and Cantiano are renowned for their Good Friday processions.

In Gubbio, we joined the townspeople for a centuries-old annual procession featuring ...Read more