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                    <title><![CDATA[The Hygiene Habit Flight Attendants Don't Want Passengers Doing On Airplanes]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.explore.com/2240291/flossing-teeth-hygiene-habit-flight-attendants-dont-want-passengers-doing-airplanes/</link>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@explore.com (Felix Gott)</author>
                                                            		<category><![CDATA[Planes, Trains And Automobiles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Travel Etiquette]]></category>
                    <guid>https://www.explore.com/2240291/flossing-teeth-hygiene-habit-flight-attendants-dont-want-passengers-doing-airplanes/</guid>
                                            <description><![CDATA[It may seem shocking to learn that passengers do this hygiene habit while seated on an airplane, and flight attendants definitely don't want them to do it.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[It may seem shocking to learn that passengers do this hygiene habit while seated on an airplane, and flight attendants definitely don't want them to do it.<p><img src="https://www.explore.com/img/gallery/the-hygiene-habit-flight-attendants-dont-want-passengers-doing-on-airplanes/intro-1787166701.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Flight Attendants Can Tell When Passengers Are Lying About Being Frequent Fliers]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.explore.com/2240165/flight-attendants-tell-when-passengers-lying-frequent-fliers/</link>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 00:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@explore.com (Amanda Morgan)</author>
                                                            		<category><![CDATA[Planes, Trains And Automobiles]]></category>
                    <guid>https://www.explore.com/2240165/flight-attendants-tell-when-passengers-lying-frequent-fliers/</guid>
                                            <description><![CDATA[Whether they are looking to impress or merely pathological, some people love to lie about how often they fly and flight attendants can always tell.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Whether they are looking to impress or merely pathological, some people love to lie about how often they fly and flight attendants can always tell.<p><img src="https://www.explore.com/img/gallery/flight-attendants-can-tell-when-passengers-are-lying-about-being-frequent-fliers/intro-1787334054.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Doctors Warn Of This Health Issue That Could Affect Elderly Travelers On Airplanes]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.explore.com/2239417/deep-vein-thrombosis-doctors-warn-health-issue-could-affect-elderly-travelers-airplanes/</link>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 10:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@explore.com (Amanda Morgan)</author>
                                                            		<category><![CDATA[Planes, Trains And Automobiles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Safety]]></category>
                    <guid>https://www.explore.com/2239417/deep-vein-thrombosis-doctors-warn-health-issue-could-affect-elderly-travelers-airplanes/</guid>
                                            <description><![CDATA[For most, general discomfort is the worst part of air travel. But doctors warn that elderly passengers should be aware of this potentially deadly health issue.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[For most, general discomfort is the worst part of air travel. But doctors warn that elderly passengers should be aware of this potentially deadly health issue.<p><img src="https://www.explore.com/img/gallery/doctors-warn-of-this-health-issue-that-could-affect-elderly-travelers-on-airplanes/intro-1787078978.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[The Frustrating Flight Attendant Behavior Airplane Passengers Can't Stand]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.explore.com/2238791/waking-sleeping-passengers-cant-stand-frustrating-flight-attendant-behavior/</link>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@explore.com (Felix Gott)</author>
                                                            		<category><![CDATA[Planes, Trains And Automobiles]]></category>
                    <guid>https://www.explore.com/2238791/waking-sleeping-passengers-cant-stand-frustrating-flight-attendant-behavior/</guid>
                                            <description><![CDATA[Flight attendants may have plenty of complaints about passengers, but many passengers can't stand it when flight attendants do this disruptive behavior.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Flight attendants may have plenty of complaints about passengers, but many passengers can't stand it when flight attendants do this disruptive behavior.<p><img src="https://www.explore.com/img/gallery/the-frustrating-flight-attendant-behavior-airplane-passengers-cant-stand/intro-1787009597.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[The Menacing In-Flight Mistake That Could Get You In Serious Trouble]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.explore.com/2236806/bluetooth-device-name-menacing-flight-mistake-serious-trouble/</link>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@explore.com (Amanda Morgan)</author>
                                                            		<category><![CDATA[Planes, Trains And Automobiles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Safety]]></category>
                    <guid>https://www.explore.com/2236806/bluetooth-device-name-menacing-flight-mistake-serious-trouble/</guid>
                                            <description><![CDATA[People often make little careless or even annoying mistakes when flying on airplanes, but this menacing in-flight error could get you in serious trouble.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[People often make little careless or even annoying mistakes when flying on airplanes, but this menacing in-flight error could get you in serious trouble.<p><img src="https://www.explore.com/img/gallery/the-menacing-in-flight-mistake-that-could-get-you-in-serious-trouble/intro-1786674249.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Flight Attendants Can't Stand This Annoying Way Passengers Get Their Attention]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.explore.com/2235680/poking-flight-attendants-cant-stand-annoying-way-passengers-get-attention/</link>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@explore.com (Amanda Morgan)</author>
                                                            		<category><![CDATA[Planes, Trains And Automobiles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Travel Etiquette]]></category>
                    <guid>https://www.explore.com/2235680/poking-flight-attendants-cant-stand-annoying-way-passengers-get-attention/</guid>
                                            <description><![CDATA[You probably wouldn&#39;t do this with a complete stranger to get their attention, and yet for some reason it happens all the time to flight attendants.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[You probably wouldn&#39;t do this with a complete stranger to get their attention, and yet for some reason it happens all the time to flight attendants.<p><img src="https://www.explore.com/img/gallery/flight-attendants-cant-stand-this-annoying-way-passengers-get-their-attention/intro-1786557650.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Flight Attendants Immediately Notice This Type Of Passenger Before Takeoff]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.explore.com/2234878/ignore-safety-briefing-flight-attendants-immediately-notice-type-passenger-before-takeoff/</link>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@explore.com (Amanda Morgan)</author>
                                                            		<category><![CDATA[Planes, Trains And Automobiles]]></category>
                    <guid>https://www.explore.com/2234878/ignore-safety-briefing-flight-attendants-immediately-notice-type-passenger-before-takeoff/</guid>
                                            <description><![CDATA[They may be associated with beverage carts, but flight attendants&#39; first concern is safety. That&#39;s why they always notice passengers doing this before takeoff.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[They may be associated with beverage carts, but flight attendants&#39; first concern is safety. That&#39;s why they always notice passengers doing this before takeoff.<p><img src="https://www.explore.com/img/gallery/flight-attendants-immediately-notice-this-type-of-passenger-before-takeoff/intro-1786473659.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Passengers Can't Stand This Type Of Flight Attendant (And We Can't Blame Them)]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.explore.com/2234217/rude-unprofessional-flight-attendants-passengers-cant-stand/</link>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@explore.com (Carolyn Hall)</author>
                                                            		<category><![CDATA[Planes, Trains And Automobiles]]></category>
                    <guid>https://www.explore.com/2234217/rude-unprofessional-flight-attendants-passengers-cant-stand/</guid>
                                            <description><![CDATA[Flight attendants may understandably complain about certain types of passengers, but we can't blame passengers for not liking this type of flight attendant.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Flight attendants may understandably complain about certain types of passengers, but we can't blame passengers for not liking this type of flight attendant.<p><img src="https://www.explore.com/img/gallery/passengers-cant-stand-this-type-of-flight-attendant-and-we-cant-blame-them/intro-1786407673.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[The Missed Flight Myth That Simply Refuses To Die]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.explore.com/2233752/missed-flight-booked-next-one-myth-simply-refuses-die/</link>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@explore.com (Amanda Morgan)</author>
                                                            		<category><![CDATA[Planes, Trains And Automobiles]]></category>
                    <guid>https://www.explore.com/2233752/missed-flight-booked-next-one-myth-simply-refuses-die/</guid>
                                            <description><![CDATA[Commercial flights may be common, but there are many air travel myths that people still believe. This one can ruin your vacation if you&#39;re not careful.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Commercial flights may be common, but there are many air travel myths that people still believe. This one can ruin your vacation if you&#39;re not careful.<p><img src="https://www.explore.com/img/gallery/the-missed-flight-myth-that-simply-refuses-to-die/intro-1786381549.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[One Of Canada's Most Scenic Trains Offers A Budget-Friendly Journey Through The Rockies]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.explore.com/2232739/skeena-train-one-canada-most-scenic-budget-friendly-journey-through-rockies/</link>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@explore.com (Felix Gott)</author>
                                                            		<category><![CDATA[Canada]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Planes, Trains And Automobiles]]></category>
                    <guid>https://www.explore.com/2232739/skeena-train-one-canada-most-scenic-budget-friendly-journey-through-rockies/</guid>
                                            <description><![CDATA[If you want a scenic train trip through the Canadian wilderness but are worried about cost, this economy line provides all the spectacular views on a budget.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you want a scenic train trip through the Canadian wilderness but are worried about cost, this economy line provides all the spectacular views on a budget.<p><img src="https://www.explore.com/img/gallery/one-of-canadas-most-scenic-trains-offers-a-budget-friendly-journey-through-the-rockies/intro-1786129373.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Flight Attendants Can't Stand This Frustrating Passenger Behavior During Boarding]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.explore.com/2232142/passenger-rush-boarding-faster-flight-attendants-cant-stand-frustrating-behavior/</link>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@explore.com (Felix Gott)</author>
                                                            		<category><![CDATA[Planes, Trains And Automobiles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Travel Etiquette]]></category>
                    <guid>https://www.explore.com/2232142/passenger-rush-boarding-faster-flight-attendants-cant-stand-frustrating-behavior/</guid>
                                            <description><![CDATA[Flight attendants follow rules to keep passengers safe and comfortable, so it's important to avoid this frustrating behavior when boarding your plane.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Flight attendants follow rules to keep passengers safe and comfortable, so it's important to avoid this frustrating behavior when boarding your plane.<p><img src="https://www.explore.com/img/gallery/flight-attendants-cant-stand-this-frustrating-passenger-behavior-during-boarding/intro-1786055702.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[This Scenic Lakeside Train From Chicago To New York Is One Of The Best In North America]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.explore.com/2227656/lake-shore-limited-scenic-train-new-york-chicago-one-of-best-north-america/</link>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@explore.com (Joshua Meyer)</author>
                                                            		<category><![CDATA[United States]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Planes, Trains And Automobiles]]></category>
                    <guid>https://www.explore.com/2227656/lake-shore-limited-scenic-train-new-york-chicago-one-of-best-north-america/</guid>
                                            <description><![CDATA[One of Amtrak&#39;s most reliable long-distance routes takes passengers on an overnight journey with scenic lake views and a stop at Cedar Point.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[One of Amtrak&#39;s most reliable long-distance routes takes passengers on an overnight journey with scenic lake views and a stop at Cedar Point.<p><img src="https://www.explore.com/img/gallery/this-scenic-lakeside-train-from-chicago-to-new-york-is-one-of-the-best-in-north-america/intro-1785487884.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Why Scientists Think Elderly Couples Should Have To Sit Separately On Airplanes]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.explore.com/2225801/evacuation-safety-why-scientists-think-elderly-couples-should-sit-separately-airplanes/</link>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 10:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@explore.com (Amanda Morgan)</author>
                                                            		<category><![CDATA[Planes, Trains And Automobiles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Safety]]></category>
                    <guid>https://www.explore.com/2225801/evacuation-safety-why-scientists-think-elderly-couples-should-sit-separately-airplanes/</guid>
                                            <description><![CDATA[This scientific study came to some controversial conclusions, suggesting it might be better for older travelers, including couples, to sit separately on planes.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[This scientific study came to some controversial conclusions, suggesting it might be better for older travelers, including couples, to sit separately on planes.<p><img src="https://www.explore.com/img/gallery/why-scientists-think-elderly-couples-should-have-to-sit-separately-on-airplanes/intro-1785310976.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Flight Attendants Always Pay Attention To These Types Of Passengers During Boarding]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.explore.com/2224247/children-elderly-passengers-flight-attendants-pay-attention-boarding/</link>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@explore.com (Amanda Morgan)</author>
                                                            		<category><![CDATA[Planes, Trains And Automobiles]]></category>
                    <guid>https://www.explore.com/2224247/children-elderly-passengers-flight-attendants-pay-attention-boarding/</guid>
                                            <description><![CDATA[In flight emergencies are rare but when they happen, flight attendants are trained to act. That&#39;s why they always notice this type of passenger during boarding.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In flight emergencies are rare but when they happen, flight attendants are trained to act. That&#39;s why they always notice this type of passenger during boarding.<p><img src="https://www.explore.com/img/gallery/flight-attendants-always-pay-attention-to-these-types-of-passengers-during-boarding/intro-1785172925.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[This California Airport's $1.4B Expansion Project Is Expected To Be Completed In 2028]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.explore.com/2222295/sacramento-international-airport-california-billion-dollar-expansion-completed-2028/</link>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@explore.com (Felix Gott)</author>
                                                            		<category><![CDATA[United States]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Planes, Trains And Automobiles]]></category>
                    <guid>https://www.explore.com/2222295/sacramento-international-airport-california-billion-dollar-expansion-completed-2028/</guid>
                                            <description><![CDATA[A massive transformation is set to change passengers&#39; experience when transiting through this airport as early as 2028. Here&#39;s what the expansion involves.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[A massive transformation is set to change passengers&#39; experience when transiting through this airport as early as 2028. Here&#39;s what the expansion involves.<p><img src="https://www.explore.com/img/gallery/this-california-airports-1-4b-expansion-project-is-expected-to-be-completed-in-2028/intro-1784865208.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[TSA's Major Airport Security Upgrade Is Quietly Changing How Items Are Screened]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.explore.com/2221500/ct-scanners-tsa-major-airport-security-upgrade-quietly-changing-how-items-screened/</link>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@explore.com (Tanya Sharma)</author>
                                                            		<category><![CDATA[Planes, Trains And Automobiles]]></category>
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                                            <description><![CDATA[New airport security technology is rolling out across hundreds of airports across the U.S., and it could change how you pack your carry-on bag.]]></description>

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                    <title><![CDATA[This Underrated, Long-Distance Train Offers A Scenic Journey Across 8 States]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.explore.com/2220037/southwest-chief-amtrak-underrated-long-distance-train-scenic-journey-across-eight-states/</link>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@explore.com (Joshua Meyer)</author>
                                                            		<category><![CDATA[United States]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Planes, Trains And Automobiles]]></category>
                    <guid>https://www.explore.com/2220037/southwest-chief-amtrak-underrated-long-distance-train-scenic-journey-across-eight-states/</guid>
                                            <description><![CDATA[If you don&#39;t mind a long journey, this Amtrak route takes you halfway across the country, delivering incredible views and lots of history along the way.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you don&#39;t mind a long journey, this Amtrak route takes you halfway across the country, delivering incredible views and lots of history along the way.<p><img src="https://www.explore.com/img/gallery/southwest-chief-amtrak-underrated-long-distance-train-scenic-journey-across-eight-states/intro-1784725753.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[How Some US Airports Let You Skip The TSA Line Before You Even Arrive]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.explore.com/2219224/reservations-how-some-us-airports-skip-tsa-line-before-arrive/</link>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@explore.com (Felix Gott)</author>
                                                            		<category><![CDATA[Planes, Trains And Automobiles]]></category>
                    <guid>https://www.explore.com/2219224/reservations-how-some-us-airports-skip-tsa-line-before-arrive/</guid>
                                            <description><![CDATA[Long security lines can be a massive travel pain. Thankfully, there&#39;s a little know program at certain airports that can help you skip them altogether.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Long security lines can be a massive travel pain. Thankfully, there&#39;s a little know program at certain airports that can help you skip them altogether.<p><img src="https://www.explore.com/img/gallery/how-some-us-airports-let-you-skip-the-tsa-line-before-you-even-arrive/intro-1784579570.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Utah's Major Airport Is Getting A $5B Upgrade That Should Be Opening Soon In 2026]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.explore.com/2215288/salt-lake-city-international-airport-utah-major-five-billion-dollar-upgrade-opening-soon-2026/</link>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@explore.com (Felix Gott)</author>
                                                            		<category><![CDATA[United States]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Planes, Trains And Automobiles]]></category>
                    <guid>https://www.explore.com/2215288/salt-lake-city-international-airport-utah-major-five-billion-dollar-upgrade-opening-soon-2026/</guid>
                                            <description><![CDATA[With a new terminal, two concourses, and parking facilities, this major airport in Utah is completing its $5.1 billion overhaul and opening soon, in fall 2026.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[With a new terminal, two concourses, and parking facilities, this major airport in Utah is completing its $5.1 billion overhaul and opening soon, in fall 2026.<p><img src="https://www.explore.com/img/gallery/utahs-major-airport-is-getting-a-5b-upgrade-that-should-be-opening-soon-in-2026/intro-1784067420.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[This Train Route From Chicago To New Orleans Offers Scenic Lake Views And Music History]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.explore.com/2211172/amtrak-city-of-new-orleans-chicago-train-route-scenic-lake-views-music-history/</link>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@explore.com (Joshua Meyer)</author>
                                                            		<category><![CDATA[United States]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Planes, Trains And Automobiles]]></category>
                    <guid>https://www.explore.com/2211172/amtrak-city-of-new-orleans-chicago-train-route-scenic-lake-views-music-history/</guid>
                                            <description><![CDATA[This Amtrak route, named after a famous song, has been connecting two of America&#39;s greatest music cities for over 50 years and is a must-do for train travelers.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[This Amtrak route, named after a famous song, has been connecting two of America&#39;s greatest music cities for over 50 years and is a must-do for train travelers.<p><img src="https://www.explore.com/img/gallery/this-train-route-from-chicago-to-new-orleans-offers-scenic-lake-and-river-views/intro-1783574801.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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