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  • Dubai: biggest building, biggest mall, mixing pot
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    Dubai: biggest building, biggest mall, mixing pot

    ByEileen Ogintz April 4, 2017July 6, 2021

    The woman is busy taking selfies at the top of the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, the tallest skyscraper in the world – 2,716.5 feet and more than 160 stories.

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  • A Trip to Cubs Spring Training with my Dad
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    A Trip to Cubs Spring Training with my Dad

    ByAndy Yemma April 3, 2017November 10, 2025

    I convinced my dad to join me this spring in Arizona for spring training. As coincidence would have it, two of his very best friends from his college years at The University of Texas were also planning a trip.

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  • A mixture of Bedouin tradition and modern: Dubai
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    A mixture of Bedouin tradition and modern: Dubai

    ByEileen Ogintz April 2, 2017July 14, 2021

    Dubai is such a mixture of the old from the Bedouin tradition and the new—the tallest building in the world–The Burj Khalifa–and the biggest indoor theme park

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  • On a long-haul flight, Emirates Airlines thinks of everything
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    On a long-haul flight, Emirates Airlines thinks of everything

    ByEileen Ogintz April 1, 2017July 6, 2021

    It’s the extra touches—the captain signing their travel journals, the chance to have their picture taken in a flight attendant’s or captain’s hat

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  • Celebrating Harry Potter in Britain on his 20th anniversary
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    Celebrating Harry Potter in Britain on his 20th anniversary

    ByEileen Ogintz March 30, 2017June 29, 2023

    It’s no surprise that Britain is planning a lot of celebrations in Harry’s name. The good news for all of the fans on this side of the pond: It’s an excellent time to visit London and beyond

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  • Spring Training with the Chicago Cubs in Mesa AZ
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    Off the rails and trails in Arizona for Cubs Spring training

    ByAndy Yemma March 28, 2017November 10, 2025

    A quick father-son trip to spring training in the Cactus League to see the World Champion Chicago Cubs (yes that’s still sinking in). Air travel misadventure our first day followed by adventure in the Sonoran Dessert on day 2.

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  • The great American family holiday – on a dude ranch
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    The great American family holiday – on a dude ranch

    ByEileen Ogintz March 25, 2017June 28, 2023

    There can be plenty of time in the saddle when you take the kids to a dude ranch. But these days, there’s plenty else to do. In fact, ranch goers acknowledge, they often spend less time riding than they expected because of so many other activities and so much land to explore.

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  • Eileen in NY Times – entertaining kids on the road
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    Eileen in NY Times – entertaining kids on the road

    ByEileen Ogintz March 24, 2017July 16, 2021

    Eileen offers tips for keeping children entertained on road trips in The New York Times

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  • A Quick Spring Getaway to Aspen
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    A Quick Spring Getaway to Aspen

    ByEileen Ogintz March 23, 2017July 14, 2021

    Hank and I went on short spring getaway to Aspen. Although only 12 miles as the bird-flies from where we live in Crested Butte, in the winter it takes about 4 hours to drive around the mountains.

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  • Montreal Celebrates 375th Anniversary
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    Montreal Celebrates 375th Anniversary

    ByEileen Ogintz March 20, 2017July 14, 2021

    In 2017, the city of Montreal is celebrating its 375th anniversary, and the festivities run all year long! With activities ranging from festivals, shows and more, there is always something new to explore

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