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'Living history' - North Korean border town opens to Western tourists

'Living history' - North Korean border town opens to Western tourists

A popular day trip destination for Chinese tourists, Sinuiju is opening its arms to visitors.
Gatsby's Gold Coast: 8 grand estates

Gatsby's Gold Coast: 8 grand estates

These opulent mansions from the Jazz Age are open for tours and stays
Dubai's skyline: Is this city really on planet Earth?

Dubai's skyline: Is this city really on planet Earth?

Nope, it's not sci-fi. Photographer Daniel Cheong spent the past six months capturing Dubai's otherworldy skyline at just the right moments
Beijing shopping: The city's top 12 boutiques

Beijing shopping: The city's top 12 boutiques

The rise of China's homegrown design talent has spawned some of the coolest little shops in Asia
Live large, pay small in Panama City

Live large, pay small in Panama City

Panama City is the America's cheapest capital city, but luxury standards often prevail in Latin America's fastest growing economy
Beijing travel: 72 hours in the Chinese capital

Beijing travel: 72 hours in the Chinese capital

Some travelers can now visit the city visa-free for up to 72 hours. Here's how to cram the best of Beijing into three days
5 unusual summer escapes in the U.S. south

5 unusual summer escapes in the U.S. south

Does skeet shooting from a former offshore Coast Guard station sound fun? You're in luck
Rising from the revolution: Life in Benghazi

Rising from the revolution: Life in Benghazi

There may be a little too much gunfire to make Benghazi a top 10 holiday destination, but this hopeful Libyan city makes for one fascinating tour
Giant mechanical animals stalk French theme park

Giant mechanical animals stalk French theme park

A former shipping yard has turned into a mechanical animal "dream factory"
Barbie's Berlin bust; feminists protest Barbie Dreamhouse opening

Barbie's Berlin bust; feminists protest Barbie Dreamhouse opening

Accustomed to squealing adoration in Asia, Barbie gets a rude shock in Europe

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