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The event takes place on a tiny island off the coast of Guadeloupe that's slowly succumbing to rising sea levels.

Originally from Russia, Alling wanted to return home but couldn't afford ship fare—so she started walking.

It's a matter of probability.

Traveling to Cuba is easier than ever—but that doesn't mean it's easy.

The country's $290 billion tourism investment will include 100,000 new and upgraded public toilets.

7. Nobody put baby in a corner in the Catskills. (Think further south.)

It should generate enough electricity to power local street lamps.

Welcome to Myra, where a Greek bishop became a power player in early Christianity.

Adventurous travelers brave the Arctic’s freezing temperatures for the breathtaking views and majestic landscapes.

None of these innovative efforts to smuggle contraband worked—but they all get points for creativity.

When Santa Land opened in Indiana in 1946, it was America's first theme park.

Advice from Russians on navigating the peculiarities of American life.

Across the world, tiny towns and villages have found a second life selling secondhand books.

The holiday season doesn't have to end with the new year. From Alaska to Tennessee, here are six towns where Yule is a 365-day affair.

Knock seeing this glowing phenomenon off your bucket list.

Nothing beats the magic of a real toy store this time of year.

1. Run 26.2 miles in the Antarctic Ice Marathon.

Including an igloo cathedral.

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The world's national anthems are a mixed bag of patriotism, poetry, and the peculiar.

The “friendly skies” are rarely friendly in practice, but this is pretty outrageous.

Read the fine print before booking that affordable flight.

Traveling with someone for the first time is exciting, but it can also reveal hidden sides of your companion.

The back catalog of former World’s Tallest Building title-holders actually includes some quite surprising entries.