What to binge watch over Thanksgiving weekend

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Along with Black Friday shopping and #OptOutside hiking, another beloved Thanksgiving weekend tradition is settling in to watch TV after the leftovers are put away. Given the glut of good television and films out there, we polled the entertainment-loving Times Union staff for their streaming picks to help narrow the […]

3 hygge travel destinations to visit in California

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Good morning and happy Thanksgiving, fellow Escapists. Chances are you’ve heard of “hygge” (pronounced “hoo-gah”), a Danish word for “well-being” and “cozy togetherness” that became widely known in the mid-2010s. At home, embracing hygge often involves lighting candles, bundling up in blankets and enjoying quiet, contented conversation with loved ones. […]