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More than 50 British beaches 'not safe' under new EU rules
More than 50 top British beaches would be declared unsafe for swimming under the European Union’s new water safety rules. The European Environment Agency is to introduce new, stricter guidelines on...
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Gallery: Tiny yet incredibly detailed models of Hong Kong life
Experiencing all of Hong Kong's cultural offerings -- the good and the bad -- in a single visit is impossible.Who has time to hit the bun festival, see a fire dragon dance and study the history of Hong...
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Abu Dhabi Airport debuts futuristic sleeping pods
Call it the next iteration of the capsule hotel. Abu Dhabi International Airport -- dubbed the best airport in the Middle East by Airport Council International (ACI) in April -- introduced the world’s...
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CNNGo TV in Chengdu: More than pandas and spicy food
CNNGo TV this month heads to Chengdu in China, Sichuan province's capital, to seek out the coolest attractions in the city. From the beloved hot pot skewers to Sichuan's notorious tongue-numbing pepper...
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Look, but don't stare! Hanging out with Kyoto's macaques
Japanese macaques, or snow monkeys, have earned celebrity status for their wintery antics.When the cold weather hits, the adorable red-faced primates love nothing more than to warm up with a dip in the...
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South Korea's No. 1 national treasure reopens after five years
After a massive, five-year restoration project involving 35,000 workers, scientists, historians and artisans, Sungnyemun, Korea’s top-ranked national treasure, finally reopened to the public this...
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Gallery: India’s traveling ‘talkies,’ a dying cinematic icon
As Bollywood divas gyrate to a raunchy dance number, hollow giggles can be heard coming from a group of elderly men huddled together. Children exchange smiles as a roar of excitement erupts from a...
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10 anti-tech getaways: Best places to escape the wired world
With tablets linked to sleep disorders and media multitasking habits frying our brains into unproductivity, vacations should provide a break from tech addiction.Many hotels cater to society’s digital...
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Monstrous, big-breasted 'Skywhale' takes to the skies in Canberra
It looks like something out of “Spirited Away” or maybe “Where the Wild Things Are.”The Skywhale is a 34-meter-long, 23-meter-high (that's 112 feet by 12 feet) bizarrely imaginative hot air balloon...
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World’s sexiest nationalities: America votes
Travelers looking for eye candy on holiday can forget about Asia, Africa, Australasia and any of the Pacific islands.A survey voted on by Americans has picked out British men and Colombian women as the...
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Gallery: 5 guided Costa Rica rainforest adventures
Costa Rica -- home of the three-toed sloth, spider monkeys, fer-de-lance snakes, 894 types of birds and a half million more plant/bird/mammal species.With 4% of the entire world’s biodiversity packed...
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5 of the world's best kebab joints
Kebabs: the food of ancient Ottoman emperors, Persian courts and, in recent times, inebriated persons.In much of the Western world, particularly Europe, the kebab has become the must-have meal for all...
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Best London tea experiences
Loading up on scones, cholesterol-heavy clotted cream and liters of tea is an English tradition that dates back to the days of Dickensian urchins and Queen Victoria. But your average London tea...
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Bangkok nightlife: 9 best new bars
Though fans of Bangkok nightlife have favorite pubs and clubs that have stood the test of time, the city's drinking scene continues to evolve.Seemingly every month a quality Bangkok bar opens,...
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Glamorous photos of '60s Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong
It was once the tallest building in Hong Kong, had a prime position by the harbor and was the only hotel in Asia with a bath in every guest room.Half a century later, the 27-story Mandarin Oriental,...
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Hong Kong art explosion: What to see this month
It's that time of year again -- the world's art greats have invaded the city for Art Basel, Hong Kong Eye and more‘Tis the season for art in Hong Kong. Increasingly each year, the month of May ushers...
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Crazy addictive travel game of the week
Damnit we have work to do … but not before we have another go on this annoyingly difficult web-based gameYou see a picture, and have to guess where it was taken.A simple premise for a surprisingly...
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Rising from the revolution: Life in Benghazi
There may be a little too much gunfire to make Benghazi a top 10 holiday destination, but this hopeful Libyan city makes for one fascinating tourCurrently, few visitors to Benghazi arrive on leisure...
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Beijing travel: 72 hours in the Chinese capital
Some travelers can now visit the city visa-free for up to 72 hours. Here's how to cram the best of Beijing into three daysTravelers looking to visit Beijing without the hassle of obtaining a visa are...
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10 Tumblr sites that make travel more interesting
Tumblr isn't as big as Twitter, but some are using it to make some great travel blogsReports this weekend from AllThingsD point to Tumblr being acquired by Yahoo for nearly $1.1 billion. Although...
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