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Erzsebet (Elizabeth) Watchtower on the top of Janos Hill is the highest peak in Budapest, Hungary.

Hungary’s capital stunning

Erzsebet (Elizabeth) Watchtower on the top of Janos Hill is the highest peak in Budapest, Hungary.

June 7, 2014, 5:00pm Travel

BUDAPEST, Hungary -- Since the fall of communism in 1990, Budapest's central districts, mainly those straddling the Danube River, have undergone several stages of renewal -- raging from simple cosmetic improvements to full reconstructions. Read story

Portland Parks & Recreation
The International Rose Test Garden in Washington Park in Portland was founded during World War I as a way to preserve plants that European hybridists feared might be wiped out in the bombings. This summer marks 100 years since the start of World War I in Europe in 1914.

Portland rose garden’s history lies in WWI

Portland Parks & Recreation
The International Rose Test Garden in Washington Park in Portland was founded during World War I as a way to preserve plants that European hybridists feared might be wiped out in the bombings. This summer marks 100 years since the start of World War I in Europe in 1914.

May 31, 2014, 5:00pm Life

PORTLAND -- Boasting spectacular views of the city skyline and -- on a clear day -- snow-covered Mount Hood, Portland's International Rose Test Garden in Washington Park is a refuge from a hectic world. Read story

Eagle has landed in Cinncinnati

May 31, 2014, 5:00pm Food

CINCINNATI -- When it comes to cuisine, Cincinnati is known for its quirky version of chili, a pile of sweet, cinnamon-flavored meat sauce served over spaghetti, topped with a heaping mound of shredded cheddar. Read story

Personal trainers say it's not impossible to get a good workout in while on the road. Some hotels offer exercise equipment for use in the rooms.

Stay in shape while traveling

Personal trainers say it's not impossible to get a good workout in while on the road. Some hotels offer exercise equipment for use in the rooms.

May 25, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

Family vacations, road trips and camping weekends are just around the corner as Clark County inches toward summer. Read story

Yelizaveta Romanova, administrator of the Kommunalka Museum in Kolomna, Russia, shows ordinary objects from the 1960s during a tour of an exhibit designed to re-create life during Soviet times.

Trio of Russian museums aim to engage all senses

Yelizaveta Romanova, administrator of the Kommunalka Museum in Kolomna, Russia, shows ordinary objects from the 1960s during a tour of an exhibit designed to re-create life during Soviet times.

May 23, 2014, 5:00pm Life

KOLOMNA, Russia -- At the Museum of Forgotten Flavors, a taste of history haunts a sour-apple confection tinged red with currants. Read story

Hikers rest on Easy Pass in Washington's North Cascades near Marblemount.

Trails expert names Top 10 hikes in state

Hikers rest on Easy Pass in Washington's North Cascades near Marblemount.

May 17, 2014, 5:00pm Life

SEATTLE -- Wildflowers are blooming. Mountain trails are thawing. For many Northwesterners, May -- especially Memorial Day weekend -- signals the time to dust off those hiking boots. Read story

Signs indicating the old route in Barstow reminds motorists of Route 66, "America's Highway." As the number of tourists attracted by the historic roadway dwindle, merchants along the route must find new ways to attract visitors.

You can still get your kicks on Route 66

Signs indicating the old route in Barstow reminds motorists of Route 66, "America's Highway." As the number of tourists attracted by the historic roadway dwindle, merchants along the route must find new ways to attract visitors.

May 17, 2014, 5:00pm Life

LOS ANGELES -- Kumar Patel grew up along Route 66, a highway long celebrated in literature, song and film. He was not impressed. Read story

If you order a snow cone supreme at Jerry's Sno Cones in Memphis, it comes layered with soft-serve.

Jerry’s Sno Cones: Memphis’ standout scoop of Americana

If you order a snow cone supreme at Jerry's Sno Cones in Memphis, it comes layered with soft-serve.

May 10, 2014, 5:00pm Life

"There are 80 people in front of us," says Neil, my boyfriend. "I just counted." Read story

Study finds window to get cheapest airfare

May 3, 2014, 5:00pm Travel

NEW YORK -- Booking a flight is often confusing, annoying and frustrating. Prices fluctuate so frequently that most vacationers can't tell if they are getting a good deal. Read story

Zip high above Las Vegas’ sites

May 3, 2014, 5:00pm Travel

LAS VEGAS -- A zip line that swoops riders past the vintage casinos of downtown Las Vegas and under the giant video canopy of the Fremont Street Experience is now open for business. Read story