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Sunday, Nov 26

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Concorde's last flight: Is this the greatest aviation photograph of all time?

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In 2003, Lewis Whyld took an instantly classic photograph of the Concorde on its last flight, soaring over the Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol, United Kingdom.

Monday, Nov 20

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The history of Macy's Thanksgiving Parade: 5 facts you may not know

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Do you love watching the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on television? If you do, float on over to these five fun historical facts.

Wednesday, Oct 25

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As Vegemite turns 100, an A to Z of the top foods and drinks Australians love most

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When living abroad, Australians can't help but crave the nostalgic taste of Vegemite on toast. As the famed brown spread turns 100, here's a full A to Z list of the foods Australians love most.

Friday, Jun 30

04

Glory days of Hong Kong's old Kai Tak Airport

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It's been 25 years since Hong Kong's Kai Tak airport closed. Pilot Russell Davie and photographer Daryl Chapman remember the glory days and share a few of the scariest moments.

Thursday, Jun 29

03

39 Korean foods we can't live without

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These 39 dishes are essential to the Korean heart, soul and digestive tract, including kimchi, bibimbap, sundae (a type of sausage) and mudfish soup.

Monday, May 29

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Dare to bare: 20 of the world's best nude beaches

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From big-city bays to secluded shores, there are hundreds of beaches where you can legally frolic while naked. If you're so inclined, strip off that bathing suit and enjoy 20 of the best nude beaches around the world.

Wednesday, May 24

06

Why do we cry on airplanes?

Is it true that we're more likely to cry when we fly in airplanes? Here are some reasons why we might get more tearful and some advice on how to prevent it.

Monday, May 1

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10 best cuisines in the world

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When it comes to world cuisine, what are the countries with the best food? Italy and spaghetti? Hong Kong's dim sum? Or French escargots?

Thursday, Apr 13

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Walk through Japan's infamous snow tunnel (January 2020)

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Live out your "Game of Thrones" fantasies by walking through this snow tunnel in the 'Roof of Japan,' the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route a few hours from Tokyo. (January 2020)

Wednesday, Apr 5

06

This tiny town is the site of Disney's 'lost' park

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Marceline, Missouri, was Walt Disney's inspiration for Main Street USA in his theme parks. He died in 1966 before he could finish an attraction in Marceline that would recapture his youth there.

Wednesday, Mar 8

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25 of the world's most beautiful places

The world's a spectacular place, full of hidden and overt beauty in every corner.

Saturday, Feb 4

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How Boeing's 747 jumbo jet changed travel

Over 50 years after the launch of the "queen of the skies," the very last Boeing 747 has been finally been delivered.

Friday, Dec 2

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Eternal flame: How Azerbaijan became the 'Land of Fire'

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Azerbaijan is known as the "Land of Fire" for the naturally occurring fires that burn continuously on the Absheron Peninsula, most famously at Yanar Dag mountainside.

Friday, Oct 7

05

Chinese ghost village taken over by a blanket of lush climbing plants

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Like something straight out of a fairytale, the abandoned village of Houtouwan on Shengshan Island, part of the Shengsi Archipelago off the eastern coast of China, has recently become an internet sensation and an unusual travel hotspot.

Wednesday, May 4

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'Star Wars' locations that actually exist

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A galaxy far, far away is a whole lot closer than you think. These "Star Wars" filming locations are just a plane ride away -- from Iceland and Italy to Tunisia and Arizona.

Friday, Sep 10

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Best things to do in Medellín, 'the city of eternal spring'

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It's gone from "the most dangerous city in the world" to "city of eternal spring." Find out the best things to do in Medellín, Colombia, where more than the weather is appealing now.

Tuesday, Sep 7

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Gunpowder and beer: Playing Colombia's national sport of tejo

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Steel projectiles, gunpowder and lots of beer sound like a recipe for disaster. But in fact they are the components needed to play tejo, Colombia's national sport.

Saturday, Aug 14

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Qatar's Hamad International: World's most luxurious airport?

Standard advice says it's best to get to the airport two hours ahead of departure time. Anyone flying via Qatar's Hamad International might want to double or even triple that.

Friday, Nov 30

A South Korean train heads North, but sanctions mean it has to carry its own fuel

A South Korean train arrived in North Korea Friday for the first time in more than a decade ahead of a potential rail link up of the divided peninsula.

03

Pacific Island Hopper: The world's most scenic flight?

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Flying from Honolulu to Guam and all points in between, the United Airlines Island Hopper is one of the world's most memorable air routes.

Thursday, Nov 29

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Rockefeller Christmas Tree lights up

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The Thanksgiving feasts are over, the seasonal sales have begun, and a 94-foot Norway spruce from upstate New York is the 84th annual Rockefeller Christmas Tree.

Masoala peninsula: Madagascar's last untouched rainforest

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With forests filled with wildlife like nowhere on Earth, Madagascar's Masoala peninsula offers a remote luxury escape.

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Reggae honored with 'protected status'

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Reggae music nowadays seems as ubiquitous to the beaches of Southeast Asia and dorm rooms of Boston as it does to its Jamaican homeland.

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Vintage pictures show how LAX has changed

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2018 marks Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)'s 90th birthday -- and a lot's changed in nearly a century.

05

London's best luxury hotels, according to LTI

From Claridge's to the Chiltern Firehouse, London's luxury hotels range from the hip to the historic. These are eight of best according to Luxury Travel Intellegence consumer group.

04

China green lights first underwater high-speed railway

China green-lights a project to build its first underwater high-speed railway. The line will connect Ningbo, a port city south of Shanghai, to Zhoushan, an archipelago off the east coast.

Wednesday, Nov 28

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Visiting the London Eye? Here's our best advice

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Planning on riding the London Eye? Here are some tips for avoiding crowds, buying tickets and other things to know before you go.

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How London could become the world's first National Park City

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With its traffic-clogged streets and polluted air it may seem like an unlikely choice, but the bustling metropolis of London is set to become the world's first National Park City.

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Hang glider hangs for life after instructor forgets clips

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Other people's vacation videos can be painfully dull. Chris Gursky's is painfully terrifying -- best watched while peeking through your fingers.

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Discovering South Korea's forgotten beats

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Though Korean pop music -- or K Pop -- has been making waves worldwide in recent years, it's not the only sound worth getting to know in South Korea.