Didn't know Google was removing RSS (behind the times here)

But I found a bunch of other options noted in a Google search for

google rss replacements

which includes links talking about some other options

http://www.extremetech.com/computing/101011-6-google-reader-replacements

http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-19512_7-57574201-233/google-reader-is-dying-but-we-have-five-worthy-alternatives/:

 

Hope your travels go well!!

Cheers,
Alisa

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