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Baltic trading city has modern buzz

Latvia's capital boasts one of the world's largest collections of art nouveau buildings

Costa Maya a pleasant surprise

Port is worth a visit, despite poor reputation
Egypt's rulers target late-closing Cairo

Egypt's rulers target late-closing Cairo

Officials say it's a way to save energy; opponents see an attempt at social control

S. Korea aims for gamblers

South Korea's Incheon city says it aims to transform a small fishing island off the country's west coast into a hub of tourism, shopping and gambling to rival Macau and Las Vegas.

Refurbishments enhance trip, cheaper than building new

Some friends cruising to Alaska next summer emailed me looking for advice on ports and ships.

Social media alert visitors

Social media will be a big component of a new program announced by Disney in which the company's parks in California and Florida will feature weekly surprise themes and events.
Fall floods douse Venice

Fall floods douse Venice

High tides have flooded Venice, leading Venetians and tourists to don high boots and use wooden walkways to cross St. Mark's Square and other areas under water. Flooding is common at this time of year.
Macedonia's monument boom attracts critics amid recession

Macedonia's monument boom attracts critics amid recession

Winston Churchill is flashing his trademark victory sign from the rooftop of Macedonia's shining white new foreign ministry building.
Google sets its site on Grand Canyon

Google sets its site on Grand Canyon

Internet search giant maps Arizona landmark to give users a closeup, 360-degree view of hiking trails

Carved eagle graces Comox air terminal

A three-metre-wide carved wooden eagle hangs from the ceiling of Comox Valley Airport's terminal building, part of a new display of artworks intended to create a positive first impression for visitors arriving on Vancouver Island.