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DISPATCH: SHANGHAI ADVENTURES

Two years ago, Bethel Park native Kristin Bair O'Keeffe followed her new husband to Shanghai, China. She's still there and chronicling her life. Read about her latest exploits here.

DISPATCH: OUR WOMAN IN THAILAND

Suzanne Pace, 40, of Polish Hill, did not let having a baby cramp her style. She and 8-month-old Sophia -- and dad Tim -- trekked through Thailand and Cambodia for two weeks.
Click here to read their adventures.

G'day from tomorrow

Former PG staffer Chico Harlan winds up his blog from Australia as he gets ready to return from the Land of No Worries.

Led Zeppelin, Moody Blues rides at new Hard Rock Park in SC

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. -- The Led Zeppelin classic "Whole Lotta Love" throbs from the 1,200-watt sound system as the slick silver and white roller coaster nears the top of its serpentine track. ... (05/17/2008)

Line-jump dispute at Disney results in jail for one mom

ORLANDO, Fla. -- A mother convicted of beating another woman at Walt Disney World for allegedly cutting in line has been sentenced to 90 days in jail. (05/17/2008)

Travel

Led Zeppelin, Moody Blues rides at new Hard Rock Park in SC (05/17/2008)
Line-jump dispute at Disney results in jail for one mom (05/17/2008)
Forecast says international travel will increase despite economy (05/17/2008)
Quick getaway to ... Edinboro, Pa. (05/16/2008)
Snorkel into a real-life aquarium full of rich marine life, colorful corals off the white-sand beaches of St. John (05/16/2008)
Colonial Williamsburg opening store near Washington D.C. (05/16/2008)
Ex-lead singer of Phish added to Newport Folk Festival along with Richie Havens, Son Volt (05/16/2008)
Pricey gas crimping Memorial Day travel plans (05/15/2008)
FDR's Springwood is one of many lavish 19th century estates that now draw tourists to the Hudson River Valley (05/15/2008)
Skeleton of famed Okefenokee gator Oscar to go on display (05/15/2008)
EU, US open talks addressing airline ownership (05/15/2008)
Riding through Reagan country: Rolling hills, ocean views and the charms of Santa Barbara (05/14/2008)
Illinois wildlife park celebrates 30 years (05/14/2008)
Delta pilots approve contract revisions (05/14/2008)
Portland: High weirdness in Nirvana (05/13/2008)
Land protected across from Mount Vernon (05/13/2008)
Cities with the worst pain at the pump (05/12/2008)
Lincoln lived in three states, where he saw slavery, won his first court case and learned about honesty (05/12/2008)
Is Uzbekistan the next hotspot? (05/12/2008)
Plans to expand Alabama's Barber Motorsports Park (05/12/2008)
Three Great Houses unveil hidden England (05/11/2008)
Laid-back summer fun in Fundy Isles (05/11/2008)
Plaza Sweets: After three-year refurbishing, Manhattan landmark reopens (05/11/2008)
Baltimore offered Frank Zappa bust; will it accept? (05/11/2008)
Vero Beach: Florida like it used to be' (05/10/2008)
DeNiro, Estefan open lodgings (05/10/2008)
Madame Tussauds cuts ticket prices, citing economy (05/10/2008)
Quick getaway to ... PPG Plaza (05/09/2008)
Visit Chicago's Historic Pullman district (05/09/2008)
Melon seed-spitting contest saved in Wis. town (05/09/2008)
Yankee magazine picks 5 best New England diners (05/09/2008)
Where to go on the weak dollar (05/08/2008)
Serious global jet accident rate rose in 2007, IATA says (05/08/2008)
Mark Twain sites open and safe in Hannibal, Mo. (05/08/2008)
European Travel Commission sponsors video contest (05/08/2008)
A golf outing at the beautiful Makai Course in Kauai whets the appetite for more in Princeville (05/07/2008)
ElkFest in Wyoming (05/07/2008)
Lonely Planet's National Parks guides relaunched (05/07/2008)
My assignment: to travel around Florida by train, and its cities by foot (05/06/2008)
Cheyenne Frontier Days: Rodeos, music, history and more (05/06/2008)
New Civil War bus tour in Washington (05/06/2008)
Booking a trip online may be cheap, but agencies can help ensure it's trouble-free (05/05/2008)
Museum opening at the site of Woodstock concert (05/05/2008)
Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum reopening (05/05/2008)
Delta Queen seeks last-minute reprieve (05/04/2008)
Bedford Springs a relaxed, elegant resort (05/04/2008)
England celebrating Ian Fleming's centennial (05/04/2008)
Climbing adventure: Caucasus mountains (05/03/2008)
Tourism officials launch Web site to lure more 'green' visitors to Virginia (05/03/2008)
Dick Cavett will help judge comedian contest at Nebraska comedy festival (05/03/2008)
Quick getaway to ... Ohio Amish country (05/02/2008)
Virgin Gorda's windfall: Caribbean resort is a sailor's dream (05/02/2008)
Conde Nast Traveler guide to voluntourism (05/02/2008)
Grand Canyon, U.S. seeing more foreign tourists (05/01/2008)
Online registration available for mountain climbs on McKinley and Foraker (05/01/2008)
American Airlines to end tips for Boston skycaps (05/01/2008)
After the Acropolis, then what? 8 great things to do in Athens (04/30/2008)
Christian Travel Planner guide to faith-based trips (04/30/2008)
Green places in NYC (04/30/2008)
World's once-in-a-lifetime vacations (04/29/2008)
Mississippi: Visitors get sun, adventure on West Ship Island (04/29/2008)
New Orleans tourism nearly doubled last year (04/29/2008)
Booking green travel online (04/29/2008)
Historic Philadelphia prison works to restore lost synagogue (04/28/2008)
Kids ride free on Amtrak Auto Train to Florida (04/28/2008)
Starwood launching green hotel brand in Lexington, Mass. (04/28/2008)
Bungee jumping lures adventurers to rugged Nepal (04/27/2008)
Picturesque Northern California county is a wine lover's paradise (04/27/2008)
Costa Rica's over-the-top tropics (04/27/2008)
Library of Congress is open to everyone (04/27/2008)

David Bear

David Bear on Travel: Pack light, come early and bring extra cash (05/04/2008)

Outdoors

Hear! hear! Get back on bike (05/17/2008)
Adventure Time: Scene is set for Sunday's Pedal Pittsburgh (05/15/2008)
Adventure time: Venture Outdoors would like you to step outside and play (05/15/2008)
Great Outdoors Week happenings (05/15/2008)
Where to go ... Horseshoe Curve (05/11/2008)
Butler-Freeport Community Trail gets 5.4-acre donation (05/11/2008)
Time to get out and pedal the Burgh (05/11/2008)
Venture Outdoors Festival coming up May 17 (05/11/2008)
Wildlife: In the spring, everyone's an orioles fan (05/11/2008)
2008 Great Outdoors Week is coming (05/11/2008)
Outdoors by the numbers ... 22 (05/11/2008)
Get Out Events, Hunting & Fishing Calendar (05/11/2008)
Biking: Squirrel Hill couple volunteering their time, advice (05/09/2008)
Opportunities abound for getting out in southwestern Pennsylvania (05/04/2008)
Wildlife: Unfolding of natural events signals spring (05/04/2008)
Five questions on ... protecting skin from the sun (05/04/2008)
Where to go ... Balanced Rock (05/04/2008)
By the numbers: $45 billion (05/04/2008)
State buys nine acres in Worth for preserve (05/04/2008)
Bow hunters will remove deer from township parks, other sites (05/04/2008)
Biking: River & Wind Challenge set for June 7 (05/03/2008)
Improvements planned for Settler's Cabin Park (05/01/2008)
Wildlife: Meet the Goatsuckers (04/27/2008)
Family rides: Call it exercise, experience or a fun time-out from TV and computers (04/27/2008)
Bicycle check list (04/27/2008)
Moraine named park of the year (04/27/2008)
State set to do battle with gypsy moths (04/27/2008)
Where to go ... Caprine Companions Pack Goats (04/27/2008)
Outdoors by the numbers ... 67 (04/27/2008)
Get Out Events, Hunting & Fishing Calendar (04/27/2008)
Folks get a gander of wildlife found in Allentown parks (04/27/2008)

Forecast says international travel will increase despite economy

NEW YORK -- The economy is troubled and the dollar is weak. But one forecast suggests that Americans aren't giving up international travel. (05/17/2008)

Hear! hear! Get back on bike

So you don't think you can get back on a bike? And you haven't tried? Don Rhoten doesn't want to hear it. In fact, he can't. He's deaf, and he doesn't mind me describing him that way. ... (05/17/2008)

Quick getaway to ... Edinboro, Pa.

Where: Edinboro University for the 16th annual Edinboro Highland Games and Scottish Festival opening today. ... (05/16/2008)

Snorkel into a real-life aquarium full of rich marine life, colorful corals off the white-sand beaches of St. John

BC-UST-STJOHN:AK -- travel, outdoors, itop (1150 words) Snorkel into a real-life aquarium full of rich marine life, colorful corals off the white-sand beaches of St. ... (05/16/2008)

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