Thrilla in Manila: On location with 'The Bourne Legacy'
by Cheryl Tiu Hard-core fans of rogue CIA assassin "Jason Bourne" have already followed him through Zurich, Paris, Mykonos, Berlin, Goa, Moscow, Tangiers, Madrid, London and New York City. But in just...
View Article7 hotels that changed China
by Steve BellmanHotels, in the Western sense, are a relatively new addition to China -- the oldest still standing only date back about 150 years. But in that time, they have formed the backdrop to many...
View ArticleHow to travel with your dog
by Karla CrippsDon't deprive your dog of the opportunity to dress up in tacky tourist outfits. Take him on holiday with you. At the five-star Fairmont Whistler Hotel in British Columbia, cocker...
View Article7 sci-fi innovations that will change travel
by Hoishan ChanYou may recall from January a story about a Canadian man who was able to cross the U.S. border using a scan of his passport on his iPad. Turns out that wasn't entirely true, as he also...
View ArticleThe secret confessions of hotel employees
What happens when someone asks hotel staff to share “things that are disturbing/interesting/unsanitary about hotel rooms” on user-generated news site Reddit? An explosion of 5,575 comments ranging from...
View ArticleAirline's food costs more than the flight
by Zoe LiFrugal passengers determined to save money may want to pack their own lunchboxes, especially if they've booked with Ryanair. A meal onboard the no-frills Irish airline can cost more than the...
View Article9 places to go native
by Daisy LiuCan a tourist's experience ever be truly authentic? If you talk with the locals, share their cuisine, and, heaven forbid, even do a little work while you're traveling, you can get pretty...
View ArticleSento spectacular -- Tokyo's amazing public baths
by Mark BucktonDoes the thought of getting nude with the neighbors or starkers with strangers in your local sento, or public bath, raise a smile or make you cringe? Whatever your personal take, most...
View ArticleIFC Mall opens in Seoul
by Frances ChaSeoul’s Yeouido financial district finally offers major shopping and entertainment in the midst of all those shiny skyscrapers, in the form of the new US$2.2-billion IFC Mall Seoul. The...
View ArticleIs the party over in Vang Vieng?
by CNNGo staffDrugs, alcohol, loud music and crazy games on the river. Laos' notorious party town Vang Vieng may sound like a teenager's holiday heaven, but it's become too much for the country's...
View ArticleSo kneady: Thailand takes mass-massage record
Guinness World Records can be baffling (most toilet seats broken by the head) or worthy (fastest hurdles wearing swim fins). But none is more impressive for a weary traveler than a mass-massaging world...
View ArticleHuge, huger, hugest: Shanghai skyscrapers walking tour
by Casey HallSome travelers love a walk in the woods; others prefer to stroll among a gleaming forest of skyscrapers. For the latter, Shanghai is likely the best destination in the world. The city’s...
View ArticleMost unusual, over-the-top hotel amenities
by Pam GroutPrivate pools, flatscreen TVs, mega liquor bottles. Been there, seen it, drunk that. Hotel amenities these days are as much a ploy to get you to gush about them to your friends back home as...
View ArticleMyungwolgwan restaurant: Home of the fanciest (and most expensive) Korean...
by Frances ChaMyongwolgwan, the Korean barbecue restaurant at the Sheraton Grande Walkerhill Seoul, is an unusual establishment for a number of reasons. First, it is the only Korean barbecue house run...
View Article10 hostel mates you meet in hell
by Jordan Burchette, Jane LeungHostels are great places to cultivate friendships and share your experiences abroad. It's just a shame you can't always choose your neighbors. No matter where you are,...
View ArticleIn and out in a day: The longboat to Myanmar
by Ian Lloyd Neubauer The release of Aung San Suu Kyi in late 2010 and the more recent easing of social, political and economic restrictions in Myanmar have turned the long-isolated nation from the...
View ArticleiReport: My favorite beach
In this iReport assignment, we enlisted your most beloved strands of sand. From white to black, from postcard views to unknown stretches on a South Pacific island, these are the beaches you...
View ArticleChangsha 'hot pot museum': Around China in 60 pots
by CNNGo staffHot pot mutton is yummy indeed, but seasoned Chinese diners know that it’s the container in which the ingredients are boiling that tells the story of the meal. A hot pot restaurant in...
View ArticleInsider Guide: Best of Honolulu
by Renata ProvenzanoFour of the most glorious words in the travel lexicon? “We’re going to Hawaii!” For many travelers to America’s 50th state, that means at least a stop in the capital of Honolulu, a...
View ArticleTips from a chef: How to eat Korean barbecue
by CNNGo staff When we interviewed the Chef Kim Yong Cheol, 42, at the Sheraton Grande Walkerhill’s Korean barbecue restaurant Myongwolgwan, we asked him for some gourmet tips on eating Korean...
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