List spills dirt on UK's ‘crap towns'
Scourge of tourist boards eloquently rubbishes bits of Britain its readers grew up in and escaped fromIt’s the scourge of tourist boards across Britain.Now the increasingly infamous publication "Crap...
View ArticleFirst look at world's largest Legoland Water Park
Set to open this fall, it's the kiddy block brand's first water park in AsiaGrab your swimsuits -- the date has been set.Asia's first Legoland Water Park is due to open in Malaysia on October 21. With...
View ArticleHow to survive the Australian Outback
A new tour gives a hands-on look at how Australia's Aboriginals once survived -- boomerang throwing includedWiradjuri ranger Shane Herrington made this rope by hand, without any tools, in a matter of...
View ArticleLuxury necessities: Best new travel accessories
Austerity is for bureaucrats. Here's to the gear, gadgets and gewgaws of the dignified travelerWhether you’re treating a case of wanderlust or traveling for work, there’s no reason luxury should be a...
View ArticleWorld's greatest economy class?
Singapore Airlines' next generation cabin proves not all airlines are resigned to taking away economy passenger comforts Whether it be snacks or headsets, today's travelers are no longer surprised when...
View ArticleBoozing expats ruin Shanghai art street
Every night is New Year’s Eve in Shanghai’s expat party district. Meanwhile, locals are throwing buckets of water on partiersBack in 2010, we reported on an up-and-coming arts and entertainment street...
View ArticleWelcome to the most creative restaurant in China
In Chengdu, Asia’s first UNESCO-listed City of Gastronomy, Yu’s Family Kitchen is giving Sichuan food a makeoverWhile the flavors are familiar, the cuisine at Yu’s Family Kitchen in Chengdu, Sichuan,...
View ArticleReport names world's top skinny dippers, Speedo enthusiasts
Expedia's annual Flip Flop Report examines beach attitudes worldwide and reveals our biggest seaside fearsSome tips on how to be a better beach bum:Build sand castles in India, avoid Speedo-like...
View ArticleTrekking the Ridgeway: Britain's oldest road
A lot can happen in 6,000 years. You'll see a long stretch of history -- and grab a few pints -- on this ancient highway The stone in front of me, twice my height, has been standing here in Avebury,...
View ArticleRyanair sells its bodies for advertising
Budget carrier offers up its 300-plus fuselages for "budget" endorsements From charging for the toilet and selling standing room only tickets, Ryanair's never been short of ideas for raising cash. Now...
View Article10 things that make Ethiopia extraordinary
Fairy tale castles, superb coffee and the Ark of the Covenant (OK, possibly) are just some of the unexpected attractions of this African countryWhat sets Ethiopia apart from its African neighbors?The...
View ArticleBest bachelor party destinations
We've done the best man's job for him. Thank us after the partyCall it a celebration or a commiseration, the art of throwing a stag party is in the itinerary -- of hitting just the right combination of...
View ArticleInsider Guide: Best of Vienna
Vienna is elegant, traditional and stately. But dig deeper and you'll find a Bohemian city that knows how to have a great timeThe best of Vienna shows off a versatile city with more to offer than most...
View ArticleGallery: Why you've never seen a dive site like Sipadan
With more than 3,000 species of fish and a 600-meter wall, this protected Malaysian island is a scuba diver's dreamFor hardcore divers, the number of sites capable of inspiring that rare...
View ArticleQT Sydney: the hottest, hippest historic hotel in town
The story behind the boldest boutique hotel to hit Sydney in over a decadeWith red-wigged, black leather-clad "Directors of Chaos" ushering in guests at the entrance, theatricality is a tenet of QT...
View ArticleHong Kong's art museum aims to rival Tate and MoMA
Big vision and big bucks -- $642 million worth -- hope to tilt the world art scene toward AsiaA city once stuck in artistic backwaters, Hong Kong is about to get a cultural boost.M+, a contemporary art...
View ArticleRise of London's pedal culture
The British capital may not be Amsterdam or Copenhagen but it’s becoming a great -- and fashionable -- place to explore by bikeRide a bike in London and it’ll change your view of the city forever.As...
View ArticleDoes 'voluntourism' do more harm than good?
Orphan-huggers create a market for orphans; well-builders take work from locals; and other things ethical travelers should knowA leading ethical travel company has removed all volunteering trips to...
View ArticleVerdi: Exploring the Italian hometown of a musical genius
In Busetto, the music of its most famous son echoes about every quarterAfter a Wagner overload at the opulent annual festival devoted to the composer in Bayreuth, Germany, it was good to come to...
View ArticleThe oddest-looking hotel you’ll see this year
Is it a donut? A horseshoe? A bowlegged cowboy? Sheraton's latest China property is anything but conventionalAlien communications transponder? World's largest neon Slinky? Or just China's latest effort...
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