Six road trips to see the best of Germany’s countryside

Germany, birthplace of the autobahn, is a wonderful country for driving tours. It’s big and varied enough to allow longer, more ambitious trips, yet has plenty of small, distinctive regions begging for in-depth exploration. Throw in a superb road network (including over 13,000km of autobahnen), an orderly and predictable driving culture and a wealth of…

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Where to go on a day trip from Chicago: the 7 best spots

Chicago has enough cloud-poking towers, rockin’ live-music clubs and world-class museums to keep you occupied for weeks, but just beyond city limits, you can also scale sand dunes at a national park, rev a Harley and amble around wineries. Here are seven easy day trips that are no more than two hours away from the…

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Key things to know before you go to Germany

Germany is the world’s fourth-biggest economy, has a history that’ll take you a lifetime to unpack, a capital city that seems to be crawling into the future and a population of more than 80 million people, almost one-fifth of whom have an immigrant background – that makes it almost impossible to form any generalisations about a…

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Visit Munich with kids

Munich is a fantastic place to visit with kids. The ample greenery and great public transport system make the city feel relaxed and accessible, despite its size. Even beer gardens and Oktoberfest cater to children, meaning you won’t have to miss out on the city's most famous attractions. Here's everything you need to know about…

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13 things to know before visiting Porto

Whether you’re jetting into town for a long weekend or looking for an atmospheric place to write that best-selling novel, Porto is a fascinating city to explore. You’ll find cutting-edge art, medieval streetscapes and an overflowing bounty of great food and wine.  Porto is a fairly easy-going place, but you can help ensure your trip…

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Best time to visit the four-season city of Denver

Each season brings something different to Denver, whether it’s glittering snow in winter or vibrant foliage in autumn. Perched at 5,280 feet above sea level, the Mile High City’s weather is one of the primary considerations for deciding when to visit — though Denver also offers plenty to do indoors if Mother Nature is not…

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Traveling with loved ones with dementia

It’s no longer something to keep hidden. In recent months, we’ve heard about Bruce Willis’s frontotemporal dementia and Chris Hemsworth’s genetic predisposition toward Alzheimer’s disease (which doesn’t necessarily mean he’ll get it). Wendy Mitchell has been writing about it, while British broadcaster Fiona Phillips started to experience early-onset Alzeihmer’s at just 61.  My own mother developed…

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