Alaska Airlines is going big in Oregon this summer with three new routes — and additional flights on existing routes — from the Beaver State. Beginning May 15, the Seattle-based Oneworld alliance carrier will connect Portland International Airport (PDX) to Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Oregon’s Eugene Airport (EUG), and Rogue Valley International…

Whether you’re traveling to Europe for two weeks or planning an epic round-the-world adventure, you need travel insurance. Seriously. I know, it’s not a fun topic to read about. And yes, it will add to your travel budget. But after almost two decades on the road, I’ve learned the hard way just how important travel…