Cycling trip goes back through the Vietnam War

Road Biking the Ho Chi Minh Highway is a new trip from SpiceRoads aimed at experienced cyclists who would like to ride the highway that was the supply route used by the North Vietnamese during what's called the American War in Vietnam. The 11-day tour starts in Hanoi and ends in Hue, nearly 600...










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IATA pauses the Cabin OK initiative

The International Air Transport Association learned a hard lesson recently: Don't mess with our carry-on luggage.










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Migrant influx, farmers' protests put a strain on France's borders

France: Travelers may experience delays at several border crossings leading into and out of the country. Migrant activity has recently increased, causing delays for those hoping to use the Eurotunnel for day trips. Farmers protesting prices on imported food have blocked roads crossing into Germany...










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Sisterhood of travelers develops an independent streak

A typical trip with the girls once meant shopping, spa treatments, culinary tours or wine tastings. While each pursuit remains appealing, many women today want these experiences and more, particularly the growing number of baby boomers who've been there, done that and have the means and desire...










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Raleigh barbecue cafe offers an Eastern-style feast

Ole Time Barbecue is a quirky, family-run roadside eatery about 15 minutes from downtown Raleigh, N.C. It has 10 booths and tables, some counter seats and an open diner-style kitchen. From the road, you can't miss its bright yellow roof.










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World's top landmarks: From Cambodia to the Golden Gate

World's top landmarks, according to TripAdvisor's 2015 Travelers' Choice Awards (http://ift.tt/1OwS8gP ):










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Summer heats up: From a fiddlers convention to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

Summer heats up in August with the hottest in music and mayhem, from the Old Fiddlers' Convention in Virginia and London's Notting Hill Carnival to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota and Zurich's Street Parade, a party for hundreds of thousands of techno fans.










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Costa Rica tour explores volcanoes, jungles and rivers

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