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Microbiologist ranks the dirtiest things you come across during air travel

With all those enclosed spaces, recirculated air and non-stop streams of people, airports and planes are prime breeding grounds for bacteria. But which surfaces are the dirtiest of all? Website Travelmath.com sent a microbiologist to take 26 samples from five U.S. airports and four flights by two major carriers — although it didn’t specify which ones.

8 tips for surviving long flights

I was fresh out of college when I got my plane routine down to a science, but these tips can apply to any business traveler today. After years of 10+ hour flights, I’ve learned it’s all about the preparation.

10 best primitive camping spots in America

One of the reasons to love primitive camping over other varieties is its low cost. This stripped-down version of camping can save you money, since you will need a lot less equipment to get up close to nature: just a sleeping bag, sleeping pad, backpack and other necessities.

Nevada festivals celebrate Basque heritage

Nevada Basques annually honor their heritage during two summer festivals. The two-day Winnemucca Basque Festival gets underway Saturday at the convention center.

TSA will return $100k watch lost at security checkpoint

The owner of a diamond-covered gold Cartier watch valued at more than $100,000 forgot the watch at a Newark Liberty International Airport security checkpoint on Tuesday. Luckily for the owner, he’ll be getting it back.

Phoenix class helps travelers overcome fear of flying

Heidi Cattey first became scared of flying when she saw news reports of hijackers seizing planes in the 1980s. A decade later, she mistook vapor in the cabin of a flight in Texas for smoke from a fire, flipped out and hasn’t flown since.

Nearby sand dunes invite exploration, recreation

The Mojave Desert contains extensive areas of mountainous sand dunes. Early travelers tried to avoid the sand, but today the sands attract many modern travelers, some for their sheer beauty, others for their recreational opportunities.