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How did we pass the time flying before in-flight movies? The past seemed to a more social affair involving cards, conversation and cocktails.

From Whistler to Zermatt, these luxury ski lodges will let you relax in style after conquering the slopes.

The village of Bir in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh is better known to visitors by its nickname, the "paragliding capital of India."

When looking for Christmas travel ideas, many of us seek a place with less stress. Here are 12 places where you can leave your worries behind.

Andrew Peacock takes spectacular photographs of his medical travels from Antarctica to Nepal.

What does it take to reach the farthest corners of the globe?

On vacation in Paris, filmmaker Doug Block discovered a mysterious love letter -- sparking an international quest to find its origins.

The hottest tourist attraction in Tianjin, China, is the city's shiny new public library. With a sci-fi feel, it looks out of this world.

In a land as diverse as Australia, there's a lot of local food to put on your plate. Check out our list of Australian food: 40 dishes locals call their own.

At the Churchill War Rooms in London, get a fascinating look at the bunker where Winston Churchill helped plot England's WWII victory.

It's not only the highest ski resort in Europe and part of the world's largest ski area -- now Val Thorens in the French Alps has been voted best ski resort in the world for 2017.

As the post-oil era approaches, here are seven electric and light aircrafts that you could be flying in soon.

From Denver to Toronto, German-style Christmas markets are easily found in North America. Here are nine of the best places to go.

Thailand's elephants face threats from human settlement and even tourism. Here's what Chiang Mai's Elephant Nature Park is doing about it.

Rome's insiders show you the ropes of Italy's capital -- the best pizza, coffee and attractions that aren't the Colosseum.

Brooklyn Bridge Park is a big draw for activity-minded New Yorkers and visitors. Here's what to do and where to eat and how to get there.

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