Low-income kids soar on summer trips abroad

Growing up in Englewood, 18-year-old Lawon Pace spent his free time playing video games inside his family's three-bedroom apartment because he knew it wasn't safe on the street. When he did go outside, he said, "I always walked with somebody," and he rarely strayed more than a block or two from...










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Go Away With ... Constance Zimmer

"Traveling opens your eyes to different cultures," says actress Constance Zimmer. "I have learned that there are many, many people living in countries with so much less than what we have and they sometimes seem much happier (than us)." The star of the Lifetime series "UnREAL," Zimmer also may be...










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Braven BRV-Bank backup battery charges through foul weather

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How to prevent identity theft while on vacation

Summer travel is full of sun and fun, but a stolen passport or hacked email account can quickly dampen the experience. Having personal information compromised while on the road is relatively common.










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News to use

Here are some of the more interesting deals, websites and other travel tidbits that came across our desk recently:










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10 for the road: The top waterfront hotels for summer

Best summer hotels on the water, according to Coastal Living:










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Midwest travel events: From the Caribbean to the circus

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Brewers hop to it in Wisconsin's 'thumb' peninsula

Wisconsin's peninsular "thumb" gives the thumbs-up to craft beer these days. In May, Green Bay hosted its first craft beer week, while up in Door County, Bailey's Harbor just hosted the fourth annual Door County Beer Festival, and Egg Harbor plans AleFest on Sept. 19. But even if you miss the big...










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