7 Things Not to Miss in Hong Kong
Hong Kong is the world's most vertical city, with two hundred and ninety-three buildings higher than five hundred feet -- sixty more than second-place New York City. Here are our tips on getting the...
View ArticleBawer Aksal, Convicted Airline Groper, Sentenced To 8 Years
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — A northern New Jersey man convicted of sexually abusing a sleeping woman on a flight has been sentenced to more than eight years in prison. Bawer Aksal (BAO'-uhr OCK'-sall) was...
View Article20 Ultimate Winter Destinations
January is on its way out, and the long, dark winter feels like it's just beginning, but it's not too late to make your escape. Gogobot users named their favorite winter destinations in the 2014...
View ArticleOstankino Tower Is The Tallest Freestanding Structure In Europe, And It's...
Nope, it's not the Eiffel Tower. No, not the London Eye. Not even Big Ben... well, you probably knew it wasn't Big Ben. Europe's tallest freestanding structure is actually Ostankino Tower in Moscow,...
View ArticleEating in Venice
'Venice', the Belgian points out with aphoristic pleasure 'was built in defiance'. He's right, of course. This extraordinary, floating miracle surfaced from the ingenuity and expediency of a people who...
View ArticleRestaurants for Vegans
Opening a vegan restaurant is for chefs who either have a conscience or like a challenge -- often both. Cooking without meat, dairy or other animal products (even honey, in some cases) requires an...
View ArticleFree Things To Do In St. Louis, Which Turns 250 This Year
ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis is turning 250 this year, and visitors who want to join in the celebration can find plenty to do without spending a dime. The Gateway City was founded by Pierre Laclede and...
View ArticleNyalan And Deshi, Japanese Cat Tour Guides, Are All Sorts Of Adorable (PHOTOS)
It's a little early in the year to declare the cutest tour guides of 2014, but we're willing to place our bets on this duo. 私は、にゃらん。どうやら弟子が出来たようなにょだ… ( http://t.co/HShZkPQt ) pic.twitter.com/6qF5Urx2—...
View ArticleExploring the Uniqueness of Namibia: An Unconventional Safari Experience
Kensington Tours' Explorer in Residence, Simon Donato, is an adrenaline adventurer who left his life as a geologist behind to take on the toughest terrains on the planet. He is a current member of the...
View Article10 Fun-filled Friends' Getaways
Valentine's Day isn't going anywhere, so we singletons (and it's complicated-tons) might as well go somewhere. During the flurry of February 14th is an ideal time to skip town and indulge in some...
View ArticleToo Connected When You Travel?
Admitingly, I am a lucky guy; I get paid to travel the world. As an author, (I am always researching!) but more so as the Event Director for the around the world travel adventure The Global Scavenger...
View ArticleThe Most Breathtaking Photos From Around The World This Week
Welcome to "Moving Image," our roundup of the best photos from around the world this week. The following images tell the story of the past seven days' most compelling events, capturing happenstance...
View ArticleMorocco Hits All the Right Notes for Travelers
The gentle, all-night hiss of the shifting Sahara sand subsided. Pinholes of pale pink light filtered into my Berber tent. Well-rested after yesterday's camel ride into camp and last night's banquet by...
View ArticleTotally Adorable And Very Rare Wallaby Spotted In ... Hawaii?
Almost a hundred years ago, two clever little wallabies escaped their fate in a private Hawaii zoo and ran off together into the Kalihi Valley on Oahu. Like many couples on their Hawaiian honeymoon,...
View ArticleBest Cities for Skiers
Snow is falling, which means it's time to hit the slopes! Here are our top cities for anyone who is looking to spend some time in the snow. -- Stephanie Ainza, Hipmunk.com
View ArticleCalifornia May Have Hit Its Driest Point In 500 Years, And The Effects Are...
California is dry as a bone, and the effects are like something out of an apocalyptic film. Cities are running out of water. Communities are fighting over what little water there is. Local governments...
View ArticleJaws Surf Video Is The Most Dramatic We've Ever Seen
The Jaws surf break off the north shore of Maui got its nickname for being as unpredictable as a shark attack. In the most dramatic surf video we've ever seen, Eric Sterman shows us what it feels like...
View ArticleDon't Panic! Here Are 5 Things You Can Do When It Rains On Your Vacation
Your moment is finally here. You've been saving money all year, carefully planned out your beach reads and swimsuit purchases, and you even packed three different pairs of flip flops, for variety's...
View ArticleSo, Punxsutawney Phil Is A Really Sh*tty Meteorologist
Groundhog Day is almost here, and the arbiter of arbiters is getting ready to make the most important decision of his year. That's right folks, Punxsutawney Phil is about to emerge. But will the furry...
View ArticleTime Traveling in Cyprus for Less Than $2
Who needs a time machine when you've got $2 in your pocket? Not us, that's for sure. My little girl is learning about the Romans at school, so during our summer holiday in Paphos I'd promised her we...
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