China's economic boom has meant more tourists. Surprisingly, though, most of them have not come via sea. For a country with a high concentration of coastal cities, China has welcomed relatively...

A hundred years ago, Charlotte was an industrial town focused on making textiles for the southeast. The city's foresighted leaders were able to see that the textile industry wouldn't sustain...

The troubled airline industry is looking to business travelers for a boost. While competing in the economy class price wars has put more than one major carrier in jeopardy, business and first class...

Everyone knows Manila. Some people can probably even find it on a map. But not many people have been there. The capital of the Philippines is a densely populated, sometimes dangerous place. While...

After hurricane Katrina hit, the media's attention was firmly concentrated on the drama in New Orleans. Few people realize that the damage in other Gulf Coast towns was also significant. Biloxi,...

Bucharest is one of the biggest cities in Eastern Europe. It is the capital and cultural center of Romania. As Eastern Europe has grown by leaps and bounds over the past two decades, Bucharest has...

The sea off Thailand's southern coast is littered with islands. Many have attractive weather, fine-grained sand beaches, tropical fruit trees, and a laid back aura that defines the best tropical...

With all the museums and beaches visited, what else is there to do during your trip to Rio? You could try a jujitsu lesson, but you don't want to be in any pain for the long flight back home.......

Tibet is a place of mystery, history, and political tension. The stark landscape and ageless culture make Tibet an attractive destination; but it can be a harsh place to journey. Topography and a...

Finding cheap airline tickets can be as much of an adventure as going on a trip to the uncharted wilderness. While airfares on all the major online ticket agencies are usually similar, there's...

Las Vegas was built around The Strip. While the bright lights and glitzy casinos are still the main draw, many people seem to be seeking the quieter side of Sin City. The city's urban sprawl has...

The New York Times recently ran a story on the previously unheralded Marunouchi District of Tokyo. For most of its life Marunouchi has been overshadowed by its glitzy neighbor, Ginza. Because it is...

Is it about to get easier to go through security? If you have children, the answer could be yes! Airports in Denver and Salt Lake City are experimenting with security lanes specifically for families....