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JD Rinne
JD Rinne In this photo, I was…Somewhere in the middle of Missouri, on my first fishing expedition. I had cast out about five or six times (once narrowly missing my companion), and I managed to snag this little guy. After posing for posterity's sake, I took the hook out myself and turned him loose. My seasoned-fisherman friend didn't catch anything, much to his dismay. Call it beginner's luck!

The sexiest accent in the world is…British
My biggest travel gripe is…I hate, hate, hate waiting for luggage; you've gotten through the hard part—why does it take so long to get your bag?
My best road trip was…Kansas to North Carolina, 1997; my mom and I nearly killed each other, but we saw the best of middle America and the South
JD's Posts
November 6, 2009, 12:20 PM
In a promotion with eBay, the airline is offering a holiday perk.
November 3, 2009, 11:35 AM
The popular bike-sharing program in Montreal is going global.
October 26, 2009, 4:03 PM
The tour operator just launched new trips for 2010, including a four-day hike through the Superstition Mountains.
October 20, 2009, 12:51 PM
Joshua Berman, author of the guidebook Moon Belize, spills his secrets on the best place to hang your hammock, and more.
October 15, 2009, 11:41 AM
The ship is set to debut in December, with prices starting at $699 for an interior cabin.
October 8, 2009, 4:34 PM
Now called Exploritas, the company hopes to attract younger travelers by dropping the age requirement, launching more tours, and adding a social networking tool to its website.
September 23, 2009, 12:05 PM
The documentarian's latest film debuts this weekend on PBS.
September 17, 2009, 9:12 AM
Tix4Tonight, a discount ticket service, is adding its seventh location at the end of the month.
September 2, 2009, 12:28 PM
The 63rd annual Apple Festival takes place in Hendersonville, N.C., this weekend.
September 1, 2009, 9:37 AM
A few of our favorite links from around the 'net this week.
August 28, 2009, 1:37 PM
The website is part trip-organizer, part social media meet-up maker.
August 27, 2009, 11:09 AM
Areaware Design To Go has some cute and funky travel-related products and souvenirs.
August 24, 2009, 5:10 PM
Some of our favorite links from around the 'net this week.
August 19, 2009, 1:22 PM
Visit Vermont's artisan creameries, wineries, and breweries during an open studio day on Saturday.
August 18, 2009, 10:31 AM
A new online reservation system will allow you to skip the wait and soar right up to the 906-foot-high observation deck.
August 17, 2009, 4:15 PM
A few of our favorite links from around the 'net this week.
August 11, 2009, 1:49 PM
The third annual Austin Ice Cream Festival is happening this Saturday. Here's the full scoop.
August 10, 2009, 5:38 PM
A few of our favorite links from around the 'net this week.
August 6, 2009, 11:22 AM
To survive summer's backyard barbecues and camping trips, you're probably slathering up with sunscreen and bug spray. But here's a quick tip: Don't use a product that combines the two.
August 3, 2009, 12:16 PM
A few of our favorite links from around the 'net this week.
July 28, 2009, 2:46 PM
The 62nd annual festival features food, music, a lobster crate race, and tons of activities for kids.
July 27, 2009, 12:47 PM
A few of our favorite links from around the 'net this week.
July 22, 2009, 9:05 AM
The International Quilt Study Center & Museum is debuting an exhibit entitled "A Fairyland of Fabrics: The Victorian Crazy Quilt."
July 20, 2009, 11:57 AM
A few of our favorite links from around the 'net this week.
July 15, 2009, 2:47 PM
The beach buckets and sand shovels will be out in full force in Slave Lake, Alberta, Canada this Saturday.
July 13, 2009, 8:34 AM
A few of our favorite links from around the 'net right now.
July 7, 2009, 3:58 PM
France's Bastille Day, held July 14 of each year, means weekend partying for America.
July 6, 2009, 3:41 PM
After a closure of almost eight years, Lady Liberty's crown is back.
July 6, 2009, 11:23 AM
A few of our favorite links from around the 'net this week.
June 29, 2009, 5:20 PM
Where will Jackson's ultimate shrine be—the mecca of his famous (and often infamous) career?
June 29, 2009, 1:35 PM
A few of our favorite links from around the 'net this week.
June 24, 2009, 2:15 PM
The Vermont lake was discovered in 1609 by a French explorer, and there are events all summer to commemorate.
June 22, 2009, 11:40 AM
A few of our favorite links from around the 'net this week.
June 18, 2009, 4:03 PM
Budget Travel gets answers! The TSA weighs in on complaints our readers have posted to our blog on inconsistent policies at airports nationwide regarding whether to put shoes inside or outside of bins.
June 17, 2009, 3:00 PM
The second annual Savor the Summit will shut down traffic on Main Street on Friday night, making way for The Grande Table.
June 11, 2009, 8:07 AM
Finding reliable airport security wait-time data is about as frustrating as actually waiting in line at security.
June 10, 2009, 10:52 AM
The completely free outdoor event encourages collaborative and participatory art projects.
June 8, 2009, 4:56 PM
That and more in our links roundup for this week.
June 4, 2009, 3:39 PM
Comments from you, the flying public, on our recent post about the TSA's new policy on shoes passing through airport x-ray machines.
June 4, 2009, 2:03 PM
Kelsey Timmerman, author of Where Am I Wearing, shares his tips.
June 2, 2009, 3:34 PM
Toronto's 10-day festival of arts and creativity features more than 140 music, arts, and dance events.
June 1, 2009, 10:10 AM
Traveling with your pet this summer? Get a leg up with Petside.com's hotel recommendations.
May 28, 2009, 12:23 PM
In the bin or out of the bin—that is the question.
May 27, 2009, 11:49 AM
Off the coast of Southern California, the island plays host to flying fish, and a festival, every summer.
May 26, 2009, 2:52 PM
Some of our favorite items from around the Web this week.
May 20, 2009, 12:18 PM
We used Kayak's cruise search tool and spotted a small trend. Alaska cruises haven't been this cheap in years.
May 20, 2009, 11:46 AM
The 17-day Charleston, S.C., event is chock-full of cutting-edge, fine arts performances, starting this Friday.
May 18, 2009, 5:21 PM
Our favorite links from around the Web this week.
May 13, 2009, 10:10 AM
The movie, opening this weekend, has inspired tours to important sites in the ancient city.
May 12, 2009, 5:04 PM
Fresh off a $3 million reno, the museum houses more than 5,000 objects relating to the island's maritime history.
May 6, 2009, 11:46 AM
Our favorite links from around the web this week.
May 5, 2009, 5:13 PM
The $155-million airport will officially open Monday, with AirTran and Sun Country as inaugural airlines.
May 1, 2009, 2:44 PM
A new tool from TripAdvisor will help you decide if a hotel or a rental will be the most cost-effective lodging option for you. And a tool from TravelMuse provides destination inspiration.
April 29, 2009, 2:30 PM
Our favorite links from around the blogosphere this week.
April 28, 2009, 3:01 PM
Foreign embassies are hosting a free open house this Saturday.
April 23, 2009, 10:46 AM
National Park Week ends on Sunday, but there are things to do year-round in the 351 areas in the National Park System.
April 22, 2009, 11:34 AM
Our favorite links from around the blogosphere this week.
April 15, 2009, 8:38 AM
The French Quarter Festival features 150 live music performances over three days.
April 14, 2009, 1:08 PM
The world's largest hotel chain is bringing back the Countdown to Savings sale.
April 14, 2009, 1:03 PM
Our favorite links from around the 'net this week.
April 10, 2009, 10:10 AM
The five-hour play, which begins with Jesus entering Jerusalem and follows the story through his death and resurrection, involves more than 2,000 actors and singers.
April 9, 2009, 1:14 PM
Jamie Jensen, author of Road Trip USA: Cross-Country Adventures on America's Two-Lane Highways, has probably seen more two-lane blacktop road than even Kerouac could have fathomed.
April 8, 2009, 10:02 AM
Beaver, Okla., plays host to the 40th annual World Cow Chip Throwing Contest.
April 2, 2009, 9:54 AM
Tourism officials believe that the media isn't painting the whole picture about how the recent flare up in drug-trafficking violence is hundreds of miles away from popular destinations for Americans, such as Cancun.
April 1, 2009, 10:08 AM
The annual Butterfly Jungle, offering close encounters to the colorful insects, starts on Saturday.
March 30, 2009, 2:49 PM
And other news from the travel world this week.
March 27, 2009, 10:32 AM
The 20 percent off sale launched today.
March 25, 2009, 1:11 PM
The device provides a quick scan while your shoes are still on.
March 24, 2009, 4:16 PM
More than 65 sugarhouses will open their doors to the public this weekend.
March 20, 2009, 12:00 PM
The Culinary Institute of America's new cooking and wine classes at its Napa Valley branch.
March 18, 2009, 10:25 AM
The month-long Festival of Houses and Gardens lets you see inside private colonial homes.
March 18, 2009, 2:42 AM
The land Down Under needs your tourism dollars.
March 12, 2009, 1:47 PM
Hotspots that once tried to forget about the college scene would really like some of their cash these days.
March 11, 2009, 5:16 PM
More than 10,000 of these exotic flowers, including some rarities, will be on display.
March 9, 2009, 3:05 PM
Today's theme: Spring Break destinations.
March 5, 2009, 9:51 AM
Alice Tully Hall, a famous venue for performances by orchestras and dance troupes, re-opened in recent weeks with a striking new look.
March 4, 2009, 10:01 AM
This Saturday, 67 mushers will compete in the Iditarod, Alaska's 1,131-mile dog-sled race, where temperatures could drop well below zero.
February 25, 2009, 10:32 AM
Dance to upbeat Zydeco music, then sample gumbo and crawfish. Lots of it.
February 24, 2009, 3:25 PM
Good deals in Australia, Indonesia, Thailand, and more.
February 20, 2009, 1:29 PM
The April exhibit will feature unpublished photos and other mementos from John and Yoko's bed-ins.
February 18, 2009, 5:52 PM
The 16th annual Rhode Island Flower Show is thinking big with the theme this year.
February 13, 2009, 12:45 PM
Chasing down deals in the cities where Oscar-nominated movies are set.
February 11, 2009, 5:20 PM
The Willamette Valley's wineries host a special event this weekend.
February 5, 2009, 4:20 PM
The online shop carries lots of goofy items worth packing for a trip.
February 4, 2009, 2:54 PM
The City of Brotherly Love hosts the Quest for Freedom Live and Learn Weekend.
January 27, 2009, 5:00 PM
It happens only once a year: The day we place all our hopes for good weather with a groundhog.
January 23, 2009, 11:39 AM
Cheap airfares to London abound. Here's one standout offer.
January 21, 2009, 8:44 AM
Four coastal inns are hosting Pies on Parade, with tastings and tours, this Sunday.
January 14, 2009, 2:21 PM
Alaskans young and old will jump into the chilly waters off Seward this Saturday, all to raise money for the American Cancer Society.
January 12, 2009, 4:18 PM
Book by Sunday for hotel stays through April 30, 2009.
January 7, 2009, 9:06 AM
The much-loved Brooklyn Flea is moving indoors for the winter.
December 22, 2008, 3:28 PM
Stephen Keeling, author of the Rough Guide to Puerto Rico, recommends this exuberant celebration.
December 17, 2008, 1:43 PM
From tiny kayaks to huge yachts, decorated boats will parade around 14 miles of Newport Beach's bay and channels.
December 17, 2008, 10:42 AM
The company has just launched a car-sharing service in New York City, London, and Paris.
December 10, 2008, 9:15 AM
Christmas has come early for those hoping for a model train under the tree this year.
December 4, 2008, 5:48 PM
Subway cars from the 1930s will be in service on Sundays.
December 2, 2008, 3:52 PM
The Grand Illumination event this Sunday will feature the Fifes and Drums corp, celebrating its 50th anniversary.
November 26, 2008, 10:02 AM
The city will celebrate the Circle of Lights this Friday with a huge party.
November 20, 2008, 12:55 PM
Pablo O'Brien, who oversees day-to-day activities at Yahoo! Travel, has offered his tips to save a little dough (and maybe sanity?) this holiday season.
November 19, 2008, 10:05 AM
The Sixth Floor Museum on Dealey Plaza is commemorating the 45th anniversary of the President's death.
November 12, 2008, 1:23 PM
Denver, the town of Buffalo Bill and Rocky Mountain highs, is celebrating its second annual Art Week, beginning this weekend.
November 6, 2008, 3:00 PM
The tour operator just announced the Presidential Heritage Safari.
November 5, 2008, 9:47 AM
The ship is renowned for helping to win WWII; its museum will reopen after nearly two years of renovations.
October 28, 2008, 12:53 PM
The Pop Art phenom's political works are on display in Manchester, N.H.
October 22, 2008, 3:10 PM
Book by deadline is November 15 (and you have to pay in full by then, too) on travel through Oct. 31, 2009.
October 22, 2008, 9:30 AM
The American Royal Complex hosts rodeos, livestock competitions, and horse shows for five weeks each fall. Find out what's doing there this weekend.
October 15, 2008, 8:46 AM
Fall ArtWalk 2008 will feature more than 50 arts venues.
October 8, 2008, 9:53 AM
Taste of Atlanta will have more than 70 local restaurants participating in a large food festival.
October 1, 2008, 12:58 PM
More than 700 hot-air balloons, including one shaped like Darth Vader, will take to the skies.
September 25, 2008, 3:31 PM
When you buy a round-trip flight between the U.S. and U.K., British Airways will throw in a two-night hotel stay.
September 24, 2008, 8:57 AM
The longest-running blues festival pitches its tents by the San Francisco Bay.
September 17, 2008, 11:40 AM
This Saturday and Sunday, across town!
September 11, 2008, 2:54 PM
Take a GPS-guided tour in San Francisco, Miami, San Diego, Barcelona, or Lisbon, in these cute cars that "talk" to you about the sites you're passing.
September 10, 2008, 9:35 AM
This weekend, the city is celebrating the grand opening of the Santa Fe Railyard Park and Plaza, a former railyard that is now the center of the city's new arts-and-culture corridor.
September 5, 2008, 2:00 PM
Singapore, a gambling town? The formerly prim British colony's new project is the Marina Bay Sands.
September 3, 2008, 9:53 AM
About 400,000 people are expected to attend the Black Family Reunion Celebration on the National Mall in D.C. this weekend.
August 28, 2008, 3:27 PM
No more cheap flights to London.
August 26, 2008, 5:52 PM
Featuring the original ugly dog contest.
August 13, 2008, 10:28 AM
Aw, shucks: Connecticut's largest oyster fest.
July 30, 2008, 9:12 AM
Radiohead, Nine Inch Nails, Kanye West, Rage Against the Machine, and Wilco are just a few of the artists headlining a concert this weekend in Chicago's Grant Park.
July 24, 2008, 10:16 AM
We recently found eight coming attractions that caught our imagination, from the half-mile-tall Burj Dubai to a cruise ship with its own Central Park.
July 23, 2008, 11:48 AM
Many artworks that have never been seen outside of Rome are now on display at a Cleveland museum. Highlights include "The Mandylion of Edessa," a linen artwork said to be one of the oldest representations of Jesus.
July 16, 2008, 2:20 PM
If you find yourself near Kirkland, Wash., a suburb northeast of Seattle, you'll definitely want to join the town's locals for a party by the water.
July 9, 2008, 12:25 PM
In Milwaukee, Wisc., the Harley-Davidson Museum opens this weekend. The party will feature a tattoo artist, a live motorcycle bike build, and incredibly loud rock music.
July 2, 2008, 10:12 AM
Highlights for this Fourth of July celebration include an ice cream festival, a ceremonial ringing of the Liberty Bell, and fireworks over the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
July 1, 2008, 4:10 PM
The four waterfalls, located in the East River, were turned on last week—and we took a tour on Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises. Our favorite was under the Brooklyn Bridge.
June 25, 2008, 10:30 AM
Montreal's huge jazz festival is this weekend—3,000 musicians will perform.
June 20, 2008, 7:12 AM
The website europeanhostels.com has been updated with better tools for seeking out hostels. Find out what makes the site great.
June 18, 2008, 11:09 AM
Cama Beach State Park on Camano Island, about a 90-minute drive from Seattle, will open this Saturday.
June 12, 2008, 10:06 AM
On Saturday at 7 p.m. ET, organizers of a national patriotic event ask that you put down your hot dog, take off your hat, and say the pledge of allegiance.
June 4, 2008, 1:27 PM
On Sunday, officials in San Francisco cut the ribbon on the Contemporary Jewish Museum, which will present recent Jewish life through contemporary art, film, and music--not merely artifacts.
May 28, 2008, 12:25 PM
Six Flags America, near D.C., is offering a special buy one, get one free offer when you purchase tickets online--a $50 value. Other parks are offering reduced rates, too.
May 22, 2008, 10:49 AM
From an amazing race in the Midwest to an emotional tribute to our nation's war heroes, this holiday weekend is starting to take shape.
May 8, 2008, 10:19 AM
You might have a new museum to add to your list of must-sees: The Whitney Museum of American Art has announced plans to add a second location in downtown New York.
May 8, 2008, 7:11 AM
You've finally graduated -- now it's time to celebrate. Contiki.com gives young travelers a great new way to plan (and afford) their trips. Hint: Dad can still pay.
May 2, 2008, 12:04 PM
Bank of America is now offering free admission to museums year-round. Cardholders get the offer on the first week of every month at 70 museums nationwide.
April 30, 2008, 8:23 AM
You've got just under two weeks to pull together your Mother's Day gift (M-day is May 11 this year). How about a quick-and-easy online gift card at BedandBreakfast.com?
April 29, 2008, 9:03 AM
We talked with Fawzia Rasheed de Francisco, author of "The Rough Guide to Travel with Babies & Young Children" about how parents can still plan great vacations--minus the fear factor.
April 24, 2008, 9:51 AM
Discount airline Eurofly is having a sale on flights in May. Starting at $499, you can book roundtrip, nonstop flights from New York City to Rome, Naples, Bologna, Palermo, or other Italian cities.
April 17, 2008, 12:14 PM
We talked with two Rough Guides writers, Natasha Foges and Andy Turner, to learn their tips on frugal vacationing in Europe.
April 14, 2008, 1:10 PM
Spas in 21 cities are offering discounted treatments this week. It's a promotional effort to attract new customers.
April 11, 2008, 1:09 PM
A controversial monument to the world's second-oldest profession opens today. Here's the skinny.
April 2, 2008, 10:49 AM
Adobe unveiled an easy-to-use version of its Photoshop tool online last week. We give it a test drive.
March 20, 2008, 7:05 AM
KioskKiosk offers you some great souvenirs—and you don't even have to leave home.