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What it's like returning to China's zero-COVID bubble

by Jennifer Pak
Nov 17, 2022
China is simplifying some of the rules to enter its zero-COVID bubble, but many hurdles remain.
Passengers from Pak's flight from Toronto in November are welcomed by staff at Shanghai's Pudong airport in hazmat suits.
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Is traveling to Instagram-famous vacation spots ever worth the money?

by Kimberly Adams and Anais Amin
Oct 18, 2022
"You'll have so much more fun going somewhere else that is more catered to you," says Rebecca Jennings of Vox.
Don't limit your travel research to Instagram.
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Work is busy for this Denver-based travel agency

by Anais Amin
Apr 8, 2022
"Planning safaris in Africa are my absolute favorite," says Sarah Fazendin, founder of Videre Travel.
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Airline tickets are priced to confuse

by Mitchell Hartman
Jan 9, 2019
Sometimes flying a longer distance is less expensive.
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Should you cancel your trip when there's a travel advisory?

by Barbara Bogaev
Aug 9, 2013
So you're heading to a country that has a travel warning or alert. What should you do? Advice from the airfare watchdog.
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Bus travel picks up speed in Midwest

by Marketplace Contributor
Dec 27, 2012
There’s a new trend emerging that is rivaling the car and even some airlines.
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The American road trip's modern appeal

by Jeremy Hobson
Mar 5, 2012
25 percent of men and 33 percent of women want to drive across the country at least once in their lifetime.
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Legislating airline baggage fees

by Joel Patterson
Nov 22, 2011
Congress will consider letting your first bag fly free.
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Athletic budgets face tough travel costs

by Richard Core
Aug 6, 2008
Minor-league sports teams and smaller colleges are being hit especially hard by the rising costs of travel. And that means you could be paying more...
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