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Get Out There: How I avoid crowds in the world’s most popular destinations

I like famous places. That might sound strange coming from someone who goes out of his way to avoid crowds. But both things can be true. The world’s most iconic destinations — think Paris, Rome, Tokyo, London — are famous for a reason. They’re rich in history, culture, food, and ...

Northern Utah Living: Places to go, things to do (Oct. 3-11)

Here is a look at many of the events going on in Northern Utah and beyond in the next week (visit the listed website for more information): CENTRAL Ogden Oct. 3 Chiller, Peery's Egyptian Theater, 7:30 p.m. (ogdenpet.com) Fall Market by Farmers Market Ogden, Historic 25th Street, 9 a.m.-2 ...

Me, Myself, as Mommy: Sometimes it is OK to step away

My current bandwidth is reminiscent of the AOL dial-up age: spotty, unreliable and painfully slow. As such, things that once took precedence have been pushed into the background until I’m ready to turn up the volume. As the mother, I’m the Gladys Kravitz of the household. Everyone’s ...

In China’s Taoist martial arts schools, fighting is only part of the lesson

SHIYAN, China (AP) — There was a time when Chinese master Yuan Shimao thought martial arts were all about punching and kicking. As a young practitioner, he focused on speed and strength. “I trained that way for many years without becoming still enough to search within myself,” said Yuan, ...