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Road trip through coastal Maine and Boston after I-95 flooding forced a detour. Portland Head Lighthouse, lobster shacks, and seaside New England.

A five-day trip through Montreal and Quebec City, exploring Old Town streets, French heritage sites, and local food like poutine and smoked meat.

Au Pied de Cochon in Montreal serves extreme Quebecois cuisine focused on pork and foie gras. We tried duck in a can, pig shank, and foie gras poutine.

A spring road trip from New York to Buffalo's historic architecture and Niagara Falls. Wings at Anchor Bar, the American and Canadian sides of the falls, and why Buffalo deserves a stop.

A photo tour of the San Diego Zoo's pandas, lions, koalas, and monkeys. What to expect on a quick visit from downtown.

When Suki's hind leg suddenly paralyzed, emergency vets ruled out surgery. Three days later, she showed improvement. Her recovery story.

Recap of Yosemite X, a 10-year reunion trip with 31 guests. Photos from Glacier Point, Half Dome, and group shots from May 2009.

First trip to Disneyland for a birthday celebration. Photos from attractions, hotels, food, and character meet-and-greets at Disneyland and California Adventure.

Gondola ride up Sulphur Mountain, failed chicken nugget hunt, and a sleigh ride through Banff National Park in winter.

Lake Louise freezes solid in January. See Johnston Canyon, the Fairmont's ice sculptures, and an ice throne at the hotel entrance.

Winter visit to Banff National Park in Alberta. Cold temperatures, quiet trails, and mountain photography from January.

The Koutoubia Mosque in Marrakech inspired three architectural copies worldwide. We visited the original in Morocco and its replica in Kansas City.

Experiencing Ramadan in Morocco: daily fasts, mosque calls to prayer, and what happens when tourists eat at McDonald's before sunset.

A three-day Jeep tour through Morocco's Atlas Mountains and Draa Valley to the Sahara. Berber villages, tagine meals, and one memorable camel ride.

Travel to Marrakech after a missed connection from Madrid. Explore the walled Medina, take a Moroccan cooking class, and visit Djemaa el Fna bazaar.

A destination wedding in Mijas, Spain overlooking the Mediterranean coast. Photos from the ceremony, reception, and the whitewashed village perched above the Costa del Sol.

Visit Granada's Alhambra, a 14th-century Moorish palace and fortress built as the seat of Islamic power in medieval Spain. Photos and travel details inside.

Exploring Antoni Gaudí's masterpieces in Barcelona: the Sagrada Familia basilica, Park Güell's organic gardens, and tapas in El Born. Photos and travel notes from August 2008.

Walk Las Ramblas to Montjuïc Castle, explore Gothic Quarter alleys, and eat at Europe's largest food market. Day 2 in Barcelona.

Kris and Jessica arrive in Barcelona after an overnight journey through four airports, stay at the beachfront Hotel Arts, and explore the city's nightlife.

Day trip from London to Bath's Roman ruins and Stonehenge stone circle. Audio tours, rolling countryside, and how capitalism beat standby lists.

Explore Versailles Palace and its vast gardens on the final Paris day. Tips for beating crowds, visiting the Hall of Mirrors, and a Seine river tour.

Photo tour of Paris landmarks: climbing Notre Dame, views from the Eiffel Tower, and visiting the Louvre at sunset on a clear spring day.

A leisurely day touring Paris by bus: climbing the Arc de Triomphe for city views, strolling the Champs-Élysées, and relaxing in the Luxembourg Gardens.

Bus tour through central Paris hits Napoleon's tomb at Les Invalides, shops the Champs-Élysées, and tours the brutalist Centre Pompidou museum.

Arrival in Paris from Dublin via budget airline. Walk along the Seine, explore Notre-Dame, and dinner at the city's oldest restaurant.

Tour the Guinness Storehouse and Jameson Distillery in Dublin. Visit the rooftop Gravity Bar, taste Irish whiskey, and explore medieval Dublin at Dvblinia.

First day in Dublin: Trinity College and the Book of Kells, walking tour of Temple Bar, and a Guinness at the source. Photos and notes from April 2008.

St Paul's Cathedral, Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, and Belgo Belgian beer hall. Exploring London's architecture, theatre history, and food on day four.

Birthday breakfast, Buckingham Palace's Changing of the Guard, Tower of London Crown Jewels, and a ride on the London Eye.