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Read More While Jesus may have traveled to Jerusalem by donkey, Solomon by mule, and the Prophet Muhammad by a winged Buraq, thousands of years later the holy city has plenty of other methods of transportation to get around, from bus to light rail to train. And today, there’s a way to see this ancient…

Read More After years of delay, the new Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) in Giza is finally open. A 3,200-year-old, 36-foot-tall colossus of Ramesses the Great towers beneath the skylights in GEM’s immense angular atrium. Flights to the new Sphinx International Airport, 40 minutes from GEM, began in November, and the museum is initially open under…

Read MoreParents and two children found dead in river near US-Canada border were set to be deported, lawyer tells Canadian media.Parents and two children found dead in river near US-Canada border were set to be deported, lawyer tells Canadian media.

Read More Florida’s city du jour is eager to earn permanent status on travelers’ lists of sunny, accessible escapes worthy of a weekend stay, as a cutting-edge, multi-billion-dollar landmark development project redefines its downtown. Water Street Tampa wrapped phase one late last year with the unveiling of the city’s first true five-star hotel, The Tampa…

Read More Turquoise waterfalls, Buddhist temples, and sunset boat trips on the Mekong are just a few of Luang Prabang’s highlights. Despite its remote location in the jungled mountains of Laos, the former royal capital is not just for backpackers. After a two-year border closure, a new $6 billion high-speed railway from China to Thailand…

Read More Set against the rust-colored Wadi Rum mountains, Aqaba is the only coastal city in the country of Jordan, on the northern tip of the Arabian Peninsula. The ancient city of Petra—a New Wonder of the World—is just 78 miles away through desert haze. The otherworldly landscape might look familiar to visitors as the…

Read MoreHere’s all you need to know about the unprecedented case against former US president, who faces 34 charges in New York.Here’s all you need to know about the unprecedented case against former US president, who faces 34 charges in New York.

Read MoreHundreds of Palestinians were detained by Israeli forces after spending the night worshipping in Al-Aqsa Mosque.Hundreds of Palestinians were detained by Israeli forces after spending the night worshipping in Al-Aqsa Mosque.

Read More Long appreciated by outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy everything from kayaking to skiing, Vancouver’s indoor attractions are finally getting the recognition they deserve. The northwestern city received its first Michelin Guide last year (Toronto is the only other Canadian city with this claim), highlighting a diverse dining landscape, including Published on Main (also voted…

Read MoreMembers of Shenzhen Holy Reformed Church say they faced unbearable harassment in China and sought asylum in the US.Members of Shenzhen Holy Reformed Church say they faced unbearable harassment in China and sought asylum in the US.