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Prison island was 'hell on Earth'

Thu, 20 Sep 2018 08:48:39 GMT

A star-shaped fortress atop a picturesque island off the southwest coast of Ireland once housed one of the world's biggest prison populations.

Airline misspells its own name on plane

Thu, 20 Sep 2018 01:50:42 GMT

Sometimes, a massive typo is right in front of your eyes and you can't see it.

The 106-year-old mountain railway you've never heard of

Wed, 19 Sep 2018 02:58:03 GMT

As a red and cream-colored train chugs up the Alishan mountains of Taiwan, hikers and villagers stop and wave at the passengers on board.

Is this the future of cruise ships?

Thu, 20 Sep 2018 01:44:18 GMT

The brand new Celebrity Edge ship uses a radical engineering concept to create cabins with epic panoramas that experts say could be a game-changer for the cruise industry.

11 Fiji resorts worth crossing the Pacific for

Fri, 22 Jun 2018 00:12:55 GMT

As a 333-island nation in the South Pacific Ocean, Fiji is synonymous with clear waters, technicolor coral reefs and celebrity hideaways.

Hamptons hotspot Montauk all to yourself

Wed, 19 Sep 2018 09:49:53 GMT

In summer, the once-sleepy beach town of Montauk, New York, is the hottest summertime escapes on the East Coast. In fall, things get quieter but it's still paradise.

National parks that make you go 'wow'

Thu, 21 Jun 2018 20:39:06 GMT

Today's National Park Poster Project taps into the vintage vibe of the 1930s when the WPA urged Americans to visit our parks and experience the great American outdoors.

Can Thailand's Phi Phi Islands be saved?

Fri, 07 Sep 2018 09:03:23 GMT

That Thailand's Phi Phi Islands are among the country's most popular beach destinations should come as little surprise to anyone.

Travelers saved after emergency Facebook post

Thu, 06 Sep 2018 16:01:45 GMT

Mikey Lythcott and his friend Stacey Eno were left dying on a remote Indonesian hillside after a scooter accident. On the barely conscious, he managed to post a plea for help on Facebook. This is what happened next.

World's most popular destination revealed

Fri, 07 Sep 2018 09:12:36 GMT

Those hoping their favorite global city will be a bit less crowded the next time they visit are in for a disappointment.

The first truly American cuisine is having a revival

Thu, 06 Sep 2018 01:01:38 GMT

Without measuring any ingredients, Southwestern Pueblo chef Norma Naranjo scoops handfuls of flour, baking powder, salt and shortening into a stainless steel bowl.

Italian city bans eating in the street

Thu, 06 Sep 2018 16:05:02 GMT

Italy might be the home of al fresco dining, but in the city of Florence a new law has banned eating in the streets of its historic center, with fines imposed of nearly $600.

How to design an airplane cabin

Fri, 07 Sep 2018 10:13:05 GMT

Designing aircraft is probably the best job in the world," says Paul Priestman of London-based design consultancy PriestmanGoode, grinning ear to ear. "It's brilliant."

Dirtiest place in the airport revealed

Thu, 06 Sep 2018 21:17:16 GMT

What's the most germ-filled spot in an airport? The bathrooms? Those crowded waiting areas? The passport checking counter? You might be surprised to learn the results of a study carried out at an airport in Finland.

A moon beach here on Earth

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 09:33:26 GMT

Dazzling white rock formations, hidden caves and breathtaking beaches contrast with arresting blue seas to make Milos one of the most impressive islands in Greece.

Airport hotels with the best runway views

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 02:11:51 GMT

Airports are fascinating places, yet with the rush of check-in, security lines and boarding gates as we head out on our travels, we often don't have time to truly experience them.

Huge airplane hidden in hangar

Tue, 04 Sep 2018 12:11:27 GMT

One of the world's biggest airplanes lies in a hangar outside Kiev, Ukraine, awaiting completion since the collapse of the Soviet Union decades ago. Will this enormous plane ever take off?

Disneyland sells booze to public for first time

Fri, 31 Aug 2018 16:05:56 GMT

After more than 60 years of teetotal fun, Disneyland Resort in California will begin serving alcohol to the general public in 2019.

Aircraft hits blood-boiling height

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 08:26:39 GMT

Airbus Perlan Mission II achieves a new altitude record by flying at more than 76,000 feet over El Calafate, Argentina

Asia's most beautiful heritage hotels

Mon, 03 Sep 2018 23:45:09 GMT

Creaky wooden floors, teak antiques, afternoon tea, marble staircases. There's just something magical about a hotel with some history.

A whirlwind tour around the picturesque land and cityscapes of Taiwan, from sunrise over Taipei 101 to the nightlife of Ximending

All aboard for Israel's high-speed train ... 10 years late and still not ready

Already 10 years late, Israel's new, $2 billion high-speed train between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv was finally due to begin passenger service in September. But local media reports suggest that even that date looks optimistic.

Vintage Stonehenge photos recreated

To mark 100 years of the UK's ancient monument Stonehenge being owned by the British public, English Heritage has got tourists to come back and recreate their vintage photographs at the site

This town in Greece is draped in thousands of spider webs

Behind the phenomenon Aitoliko, Greece, are the spiders' favorite snacks: gnats. With the growth of the gnat population, the spiders also thrive and multiply.

20 best things to do in Kenya

Kenya is known as an awesome safari destination but it's got plenty of attractions besides. From summiting Mt. Kenya to dancing the night away in Nairobi, these are some of the best.

The world's 17 best Christmas markets

Travel to the best Christmas markets around the world for traditional gifts, regional treats and that unbeatable festive feeling.

China's bullet trains are coming to Hong Kong

Hong Kong will soon be more connected to mainland China than ever, with the city's section of the high-speed railway scheduled to open on September 23.

An entrepreneur in Puerto Rico shows how his company, Lift Foils, has built the first mass-produced electric surfboard.