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Rebecca Dolan

Rebecca joined the AOL Travel team after earning her master's at Northwestern's Medill School of Journalism and realizing living as a French bohemian wasn't a viable life plan. A food, travel and history junkie, Rebecca loves to cover all things wining, dining and culture around the world -- especially when it comes to archaeology (her first love). Though she spends a great deal of her time in Disney World -- and you're sure to hear about it -- Rebecca can also be found cooking or boning up on her Trivial Pursuit skills. Follow her on twitter at @Rebecca_Dolan. More

Travel Ideas

Best Barbecue Joints: Where Pitmasters Stop to Rustle Up Some 'Cue

by Rebecca Dolan. Posted Jul 29th 2011 11:00 AM

Southern Foodways Alliance/ Flickr

They might usually be busy smoking their own hogs, but even world-class pitmasters need to make a pit stop now and then. But, where does a BBQ professional go to get their fix?

UPDATE: TSA Making Airport Body Scanners More Private

by Rebecca Dolan. Posted Jul 20th 2011 11:15 AM

Rebecca Dolan, AOL

UPDATE 7/20/11: The Transportation Security Administration announced Wednesday plans to enhance air passenger privacy at security checkpoints, TSA Administrator John Pistole announced in a press release.

Anthony Bourdain in Cuba: The No Reservations Star Talks Travel and His Latest Season (VIDEO)

by Rebecca Dolan. Posted Jul 11th 2011 07:30 AM

The Travel Channel

The premiere episode of the latest season of Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations finds Tony in Cuba, land of cigars, classic cars and Castro, trying to burrow beneath the surface of America's most unknowable neighbor.

UNESCO World Heritage Adds 25 New Sites To Its List (PHOTOS)

by Rebecca Dolan. Posted Jun 29th 2011 02:00 PM

25 New Sites Added to UNESCO World Heritage List

Ensie & Matthias, flickr

Twenty-five new cultural landmarks around the world have been added to UNESCO's World Heritage List, marking them for preservation for future generations (and travelers) to enjoy.

Fourth of July Celebrations: Eight Quintessentially American Independence Festivities

by Rebecca Dolan. Posted Jun 27th 2011 03:30 PM

Fourth of July Celebrations: Seven Quintessentially American Independence Festivities

mgrhode1, flickr

It may be the most American of celebrations, but the Fourth of July is not welcomed the same way by everyone. Sure, the mention of Independence Day conjures up images of smoking grills, flag waving kids, and stars and stripes, but the ways of celebrating the holiday are as diverse as the people who live from sea to shining sea.