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Jim Kaese

Jim Kaese is Co-Founder of Athletic-Minded Traveler, LLC, which operates the largest healthy-travel content site on the web at www.athleticmindedtraveler.com. He creates healthy lifestyle content for various media, and generates online custom wellness and work-life solutions for Fortune 500 employers.

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D.C.'s National Gallery pairs portraits with armor

An exhibition of Spain's royal armor matches some of the one-of-a-kind suits for the first time with portraits of monarchs wearing ... ... More

Traveling with the Stars: Bryan Cranston

Emmy winner Bryan Cranston just wrapped his second season on AMC's drama Breaking Bad. ... More

Cheap flights to Latin America on low-cost carriers

On-the-ground savings, especially compared to pricier destinations such as Western Europe, make these destinations an even better ... ... More

United systems back online, O'Hare lines 'easing'

A computer problem temporarily disrupted United Airlines flights at O'Hare International Airport on Thursday, causing long delays ... ... More

Plimoth Plantation adds two new programs

The living history attraction has added a story hour for children and a re-enactment of what a religious service would have been ... ... More

Sizzling summer deals at Las Vegas hotels

If you want to stay where high-rollers do, now's the time. ... More

Plane diverted to Albuquerque after passenger disrobes mid-flight

A US Airways flight to Los Angeles was diverted to Albuquerque after a passenger removed all of his clothing mid-flight, forcing ... ... More

Sears Tower unveils 103rd floor glass balconies

Visitors to the Sears Tower's new glass balconies all seem to agree: The first step is the hardest. ... More

Visit charming Charleston, S.C., on the cheap

You don't need deep pockets to enjoy this town of pastel buildings, narrow alleys and quaint, secluded gardens. ... More

Traveler's Aide: Book with care on foreign travel websites

Michelle Woody found Hainan Airlines' website bewildering, and mistakenly booked multiple tickets for her trip. ... More

Fans pay tribute to Michael Jackson at sites around the world

Less than a week after Jackson's sudden death in Los Angeles, his fans are bringing new notoriety to sites associated with the ... ... More

Slot machines to help fix Miami airport's financial woes?

Slot machines may be headed to Miami International Airport. ... More

Delta Air Lines to stop flying to Dubuque, Iowa

Delta Airlines has told Dubuque Regional Airport officials that it will stop serving the tiny two-carrier airport in August. ... More

New MGM Mirage resort to be built near Cairo

The MGM Grand New Giza will house 550 rooms and an electric train will provide access to the Egyptian antiquities museum. ... More

Alabama hopes 'ghost trail' will scare up more tourism dollars

City officials here and across the USA are increasingly turning to ghost tales and trails to boost tourism. ... More

The Land and Words of Mary Oliver, the Bard of Provincetown

For venturing into a hidden but intensely alive corner of Cape Cod, there’s an insightful guidebook in the lyrical words of this poet. ... More

36 Hours in Madison, Wis.

Long pigeonholed as a hotbed for frat parties and activism, the town also has a vibrant side brimming with arts, culture and food. ... More

Choice Tables: Alive and Evolving: the Paris Bistro

Offering reliable and affordable food, the bistro choices are better than they have been in years. ... More

Journeys: Japanese Baseball: Root, Root, Root and Buy Me Some Eel

Attending a baseball game provides an illuminating peek into Japanese culture and an opportunity to taste some culinary curiosities. ... More

Explorer: Tasting Slovenian Cuisine Right at the Source

The Karst, in the country’s southwest region, is known for its gastronomic heritage and family farms that welcome travelers. ... More

Surfacing: Skid Row to Hip in Toronto

The young and artsy are taking advantage of empty storefronts and low-slung houses in the Junction section of the city. ... More

Practical Travel: Twitter Comes to the Rescue

From bad airplane seats to poor room service, customers are getting surprisingly fast responses to their tweets. ... More

Q&A: Day Trips From Limerick

"I'll be staying in Limerick and I would like to make short one- or half-day trips when I have free time." ... More

Frugal Traveler: Hunting for Treasure in Paris's Marchés aux Puces

In the city's legendary flea markets, the Frugal Traveler hopes to find some prized items and bargains among the bric-a-brac. ... More

Heads Up: In Spain, Paper Too Beautiful to Use

Quality handmade papers like fine stationary and marbled binding papers have a lengthy and revered tradition in this country. ... More

Globespotters: Rome, Mumbai and Prague

Gay hot spots in Rome, Hindu temples in Mumbai and the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival in Prague. ... More

Bites: Restaurant Review: BioMio, Copenhagen

The dishes at this entirely organic restaurant are vegetable-loaded, simple and tasty. ... More

Check In, Check Out: Hotel Review: The Resort at Pelican Hill in Newport Coast, Calif.

The hotel is not directly on the beach, but the glass-enclosed terraces provide perfect views of the sea. ... More

Celebrating the Sounds of Appalachian Strings

For 85 years, strummers, pickers and fiddlers have met in the North Carolina hills on a spring weekend to play homage to old-time music. ... More

On the Road: Cutting Those Carry-Ons Down to Size

A bill recently introduced in Congress would standardize the size of carry-on bags and require the Transportation Security Administration to enforce the limits. ... More

Airline Has Nothing to Hide. Really.

The in-flight safety instructional video and a companion ad series show employees of Air New Zealand unclothed, concealed only by body-painted uniforms and strategically placed props.... More

The Haggler: Who Exactly Is Protected by ‘Travel Protection’?

Think you’re getting a refund? Check the fine print. ... More

Comings and Goings: Travel Deals: A 400th Birthday for Bermuda

Bermuda is offering several money-saving packages at some of its most luxurious hotels. ... More

Comings and Goings: The Fabric of Italian Art

The Italian fashion house Missoni, known for its kaleidoscopic fabrics, is the subject of the exhibition "Workshop Missoni: Daring to be Different.". ... More

Comings and Goings: Places You've Seen at the Movies

The creators of "Museyon Guides' Film + Travel," a new travel guide trilogy, locate some of the most memorable scenes from the movies and organize them into books. ... More

Letters: Letter: In Avignon

To the Editor: The “arts festival” Joe Nocera mentions in his article “Seeing Provence from the Slow Lane” (June 14) is one of the oldest and most prestigious theater festivals in the world. If you’re... More

Letters: Letter: Near Urbino

To the Editor: I greatly enjoyed “Lessons in Renaissance Cool” (June 21) on Urbino, Italy. However, I wish mention had been made of the proximity of tiny San Marino to Urbino. Surely visitors should i... More

Letters: Letter: Cape Breton Music

To the Editor: Regarding your Q&A column on what to do on Cape Breton Island (June 21): Music is the heart of Cape Breton and is found everywhere. No visitor should miss out on a ceilidh, or a barn da... More