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Rick Steves’ Europe: Belgian cuisine: The sweet, the savory, and the sudsy

Rick Steves’ Europe: Belgian cuisine: The sweet, the savory, and the sudsy

  • Rick Steves

Whenever I think of Belgium, I recall digging into a dish of mussels while seated on a sunny square in Brussels, in the shadow of a lacy medieval spire. My waiter bragged, "In Belgium, we eat as much as the Germans and as fine as the French."

Go away with ... Alexandra Metz

Go away with ... Alexandra Metz

  • Jae-Ha Kim, Tribune Content Agency

Alexandra Metz isn’t a doctor, but “The Pitt” star contemplated becoming one when she studied at Brown University. After graduating with a degree in human biology, she deferred med school for two years while she gave acting a shot. “On the surface, it felt like a perfect backup plan, making …

'Chonkers,' the massive sea lion, is drawing crowds at San Francisco pier

'Chonkers,' the massive sea lion, is drawing crowds at San Francisco pier

  • Summer Lin Los Angeles Times

It's a sight to behold — the 1-ton sea lion peeking his head out of the water and triggering a panic as other sea lions get out of the way.

"Chonkers" San Francisco's Giant Sea Lion at his best!

"Chonkers" San Francisco's Giant Sea Lion at his best!

    Taking the kids: Camping

    Taking the kids: Camping

    • Eileen Ogintz, Tribune Content Agency

    Ready to get unplugged on vacation? A lot of us want to. That’s why camping and RVing is proving so popular, according to the new Kampgrounds of America 2026 Camping and Outdoor Hospitality Report.

    Go away with ... DoYeon Kim

    Go away with ... DoYeon Kim

    • Jae-Ha Kim, Tribune Content Agency

    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 l…

    Rick Steves’ Europe: Lyon brings memorable bites – but no taste of mass tourism

    Rick Steves’ Europe: Lyon brings memorable bites – but no taste of mass tourism

    • Rick Steves

    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, Pari…

    Rick Steves’ Europe: Lyon brings memorable bites – but no taste of mass tourism

    Rick Steves’ Europe: Lyon brings memorable bites – but no taste of mass tourism

      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, Pari…

      5 US cruises you can take in 2026 without a passport

      5 US cruises you can take in 2026 without a passport

        This year is shaping up to be a good one for vacations that stick close to home.

        Taking the kids: and being kind

        Taking the kids: and being kind

          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?”

          Port Milwaukee to welcome 1st cruise ship of 2026 season

          Port Milwaukee to welcome 1st cruise ship of 2026 season

            Port Milwaukee will welcome the Viking Octantis on Thursday, April 23 – the first cruise ship to call on the city for the 2026 season.

            Go away with ... Youn Yuh-jung

            Go away with ... Youn Yuh-jung

              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 Banqu…

              Rick Steves’ Europe: Europe's love for soccer – and the World Cup

              Rick Steves’ Europe: Europe's love for soccer – and the World Cup

                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.

                Federal officials order flight cuts at Chicago O'Hare to reduce airport delays

                Federal officials order flight cuts at Chicago O'Hare to reduce airport delays

                  About 300 flights per day must be cut from the schedule at Chicago O’Hare International Airport on the busiest days this summer in an effort to reduce flight delays.

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                  Video: "Neglected" stars Josh Duhamel and Dylan Sprouse

                  Video: "Neglected" stars Josh Duhamel and Dylan Sprouse

                  Coming soon: Historical drama, sequels, blockbusters fill summer movie bill

                  Coming soon: Historical drama, sequels, blockbusters fill summer movie bill

                  Review: ‘Michael’ biopic glosses over pop star’s faults

                  Review: ‘Michael’ biopic glosses over pop star’s faults

                  Summer blockbuster movie season is here. These are films to watch | Streamed & Screened

                  Summer blockbuster movie season is here. These are films to watch | Streamed & Screened

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