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Discover Kiev's cathedrals, cobblestones and charm
KIEV, Ukraine - Shining with Orthodox golden domes that rise from forested hilltops, crisscrossed by narrow cobblestone streets, and speckled by quiet, leafy parks, Kiev draws visitors with an Eastern European charm. And for those who seek the exotic artifacts of the Soviet era — Lenin statues, imposing bronze monuments and colonnaded... more
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Travel myths and mysteries
Have you heard that New Yorkers are rude, London is rainy, and China is just a shovel away? Here, the truth behind travel rumors. The Rumor: London is always gray and rainy, and the food is terrible. The Truth: "In terms of rainfall, it's actually low on the list," says Nicole Mitchell, a Weather Channel meteorologist. (The statistics:... more
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Taking it to the streets
FRIBOURG, Switzerland - Funicular railways, bridges and cobbled streets are not typical features on a golf course but they form the backdrop to a new course in this Swiss city hoping to attract fresh tourists. "Urban golf" is the brainchild of Celine Curty, a former business studies student who hit upon the idea while working as an intern in... more
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Motorcycling to Alaska
ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Tired of stressing about what your pale skin and flabby muscles are going to look like on the beach during your summer vacation? Then do what I did. Trade in your shorts for a pair of long underwear, jump on your motorcycle and head north to Alaska. For 15 days, traveling 5,133 miles, my dad Tom, my uncle Tim and I were... more
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The last paradise
Galapagos is known as last paradise with a various, endemic wildlife and nature. Turtle-Media has now published "Galapagos Explorer - Your Internet Travel Guide", one of the net´s largest information source about the Galapagos archipelago. The Galapagos Islands are one of the last animal and nature sanctuaries and have not lost any of their... more
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20 tips from frequent fliers
Before you snuggle up with an airplane blanket or tie a red ribbon on your suitcase, read these tips from frequent fliers Planning Know the difference between “direct” and “nonstop” flights, and always opt for the latter. Unlike nonstops, direct flights can touch down at other airports on the way to their ultimate destinations,... more
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Leather, leg-room and lobster
It was beneath the arching water cannon of fire engines, and with a cargo of exuberant aviation groupies in specially made T-shirts, that the largest passenger aircraft in history taxied to a halt for the first time on British soil. "Water cannons?" asked one woman passenger. "Why water cannons? Couldn't they have had fireworks?" An answer... more
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Ireland spends big on St. Pat's travel
DUBLIN, Ireland - Prime Minister Bertie Ahern has defended his government's big spending to send ministers worldwide for St. Patrick's Day, a policy decried by opposition chiefs as a self-indulgent waste. Ahern told lawmakers that Ireland enjoys a rich payback from its St. Pat's globe-trotting, chiefly because it boosts tourism and foreign... more
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New Premier Inn hotel and Beefeater restaurant comes to Birmingham
The home of grilled food and the UK’s biggest and fastest growing hotel brand have arrived in Birmingham as a brand new Beefeater restaurant and Premier Inn hotel opened its doors. The new 67-bedroom Premier Inn hotel and adjoining Beefeater restaurant, located on Hagley Road, Birmingham will create approximately 70 new jobs and will see a... more
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How to travel with your laptop
PHOENIX - If you're taking your laptop on an airplane, there are some steps you should take to keep your computer safe. Here are 10 tips from Luke M. Ford, founder of My Computer Works, a provider of help desk and computer support services for businesses and consumers. -Use a well-made, well-padded case to carry your laptop in. Never check... more
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