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Celebrating Italy in the Off Season

We spoke to our favorite local tastemakers about the year-round appeal of Italy's best loved destinations.

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Privacy, Please: What's Next for Exclusive Travel

From yacht charters and secluded villas to off-the-book itineraries, the demand for bespoke travel experiences is booming.

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Meet the Retirees Who Criss-Cross the Globe for Art

“Before, my travel was based on what I was going to achieve and bring home,” says J. Patrice Marandel, 79, a retired curator. “Now, it’s about my pleasure.”

Madrid , Spain , Japan , Tokyo , France , Vietnam , Republic-of , Brazil , London , City-of , United-kingdom , Afghanistan

Houston Rodeo 2024: Get in the Western spirit with kickoff events – Houston Public Media

Spirit events, trail rides, a parade and the annual barbecue cook-off are among the series of events being held this week ahead of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, which starts Feb. 27.

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Houston spots top Texas Monthly ranking of 2024 best new restaurants – Houston Public Media

The magazine named Katami "the most exciting restaurant to open in Texas this past year."

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The Bigger Picture: How 'The Taste of Things' explores, love, food, and relationships – Houston Public Media

Houston Matters considers how food and love are intertwined, and we meet a local married couple who opened their own restaurant.

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Houston filmmaker Alex Stapleton explores her film "The Price of Oil" – Houston Public Media

The new documentary, "The Price of Oil," examines the impact the oil and gas industry has had on the Pleasantville neighborhood in Northeast Houston.

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New Parade Dragon Carries on Chinatown Legacy

There will be a brand new dragon in this year’s Chinese New Year Parade finale, celebrating the Year of the Dragon.

The Chinese New Year Parade, the festival’s pinnacle event, is scheduled this Saturday. Until then, the new dragon is on display at Three Embarcadero Center.

The parade’s organizer, the San Francisco Chinese Chamber of Commerce, has announced the roster of floats and entertainers who will participate, including a 289-feet golden dragon that debuted in public on Lunar New Year’s Day, Feb. 10, for a Taoist “awakening” ceremony.

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"Alan Cumming is Not Acting His Age" comes to the Hobby Center – Houston Public Media

The Tony Award-winning actor brings his cabaret-style show to Houston.

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Houston Rodeo 2024: Get in the Western spirit with kickoff events – Houston Public Media

Spirit events, trail rides, a parade and the annual barbecue cook-off are among the series of events being held this week ahead of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, which starts Feb. 27.

Houston-heights , Texas , United-states , San-leon , Houston , Texan , Hank-williams-jr , Hermann-square , Blake-shelton , Houston-livestock-show , Rodeo-barbecue