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Ukraine's Chernivtsi a Charming City of Architectural Gems
Tucked in the southwest corner of Ukraine, Chernivtsi is a cheerful city that graciously marries the glories and sorrows of centuries past with vibrant Eastern European urban life today.
Kauai by Land, Air and Sea
For those debating which islands to explore on their visit to the U.S.'s 50th state, Kauai delivers a jaw-dropping array of natural wonders and a myriad of ways to experience them.
Spain Gets Last Word on London Sale of Botticelli Painting
A Botticelli portrait that long hung in Madrid's El Prado Museum is being offered this week for sale during London's Frieze Masters art fair for $30 million. But a Spanish law on cultural treasures might create difficulties for a foreign buyer.
Egypt Displays Looted Coffin Returned from New York's Met
Egypt displayed a gilded ancient coffin from the first century B.C. on Tuesday, which New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art returned last week after U.S. investigators determined it to be a looted antiquity.
From Luckenbach to Rocky Top, Country Music is an American Roadmap
If Ken Burns' recent documentary inspires music fans to hit the road, here are a few spots that you can visit that have been etched into country music lore and history:
Officials Says Ancient Gilded Coffin Arrived in Egypt
Egyptian airport officials say a gilded coffin that was featured at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art has arrived in Cairo.
Saudi Arabia Unveils New Tourist Visas
Saudi Arabia has announced a new tourist visa scheme, as part of efforts to open up the ultraconservative Muslim kingdom to foreign visitors and diversify its oil-reliant economy.
Perk Up: France Resuscitates Dying Villages 1 Cafe at a Time
For the rural French village of Port-Brillet, the closure of its last cafe came as a painful shock.
Airbnb to Train Volunteers for Science Research Sabbatical
Airbnb is offering a handful of people concerned about the environment a chance to participate in scientific research on how to help preserve it during an all-expense paid trip to Antarctica.
Saudi Arabia Unveils New Tourist Visas
Saudi Arabia has announced a new tourist visa scheme, as part of efforts to open up the ultraconservative Muslim kingdom to foreign visitors and diversify its oil-reliant economy.
Sazerac House Celebrates New Orleans Cocktail Culture
Visitors to New Orleans who want to learn more about cocktails will soon have a new place to go. No, it's not another bar. The Sazerac Company, a Louisiana-based spirits maker, is opening the Sazerac House on October 2.
Only One Third of Americans Say They Sleep Better in a Hotel
As millions of Americans head out on vacation holiday season looking for rest and relaxation, it's likely that two-thirds of them won't sleep as well as they do at home.
Drones, Dancing and a Musical Revolution: Carnival Cruise Line Amps Up Its Entertainment
Even drones will be dancing on the high seas this December as Carnival Cruise Line premiers two new shows aboard its new ship, Panorama.
Ptown's Art House Announces Fall-Winter Programming
Varla Jean Merman, Rachel Bay Jones, Well-Strung, Christine Pedi, Melissa Ferrick, BETTY & Edmund Bagnell are set for Autumn & Holiday Seasons in Provincetown.
Is Premium Economy Airfare Worth the Money?
As coach travel gets more cramped, airlines have added "premium economy" sections that promise more space and comfort — often at a substantially higher price.
'Ive Got One!' Hunting Neon Scorpions in the Arizona Desert
Scorpion hunts are done in Southwest states like Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada and others. The best way to find excursions is to search online for the dates you will be in the area.
Perfect Storm of Change, Debt and Brexit Sank Thomas Cook
British tour operator Thomas Cook fell victim to multiple setbacks including shifting travel habits, the rise of online booking sites, the sinking pound and even unusually hot summer weather.
Travel Chaos as UK Firm Thomas Cook Collapses
Hundreds of thousands of travelers were stranded across the world Monday after British tour company Thomas Cook collapsed, immediately halting almost all its flights and hotel services and laying off all its employees.
Travel Firm Thomas Cook Teeters on Edge as Talks Continue
More than 600,000 travelers with Thomas Cook were on edge Sunday wondering if they will be able to get home as one of the world's oldest and largest travel companies teetered on the edge of collapse.
Elevator Briefly Breaks Down at Reopened Washington Monum
The newly upgraded elevator at the Washington Monument stopped working just days after reopening to the public following a three-year renovation project.