Imagine plunging yourself into the icy, frigid waters of the Arctic with nothing but a one-piece swimsuit, a tight-fitting swim cap, and the rush of your own adrenaline for warmth. Yeah, it doesn’t sound too appealing to us either. But for one New York City woman, there are few better ways to see the world…


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It is a wonderful thing that so many people are traveling the world and exploring its great treasures. But there is a downside to so much interest, overtourism. Many of the world's destinations cannot handle such an onslaught of tourism. In order to protect these popular attractions from overcrowding, many local governments and tourism boards…


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Q: I recently flew from Dallas to Paris on American Airlines. I was traveling with my mother, who uses a wheelchair. American Airlines usually allows me to sit with her. But on this flight, the airline gave us separate seats. I contacted the airline when we arrived in Paris and asked to be seated next…


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This week Hack Your City goes to Bangkok, sprawling and glittering capital of Thailand. Its local name is Krung Thep, “City of Angels,” short for a much longer name that includes “the grand capital of the world endowed with nine precious gems.” Amazing. Bangkok livers and lovers, please tell us, what are your precious gems…


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