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Online Database Breaks Down the Power of the World’s Passports

Not all passports are created equal.

15 Travel Hacks to Help You Through Wedding Season

There's no reason not to send wedding gifts ahead of time.

The Perfect Crime May Be Possible in Yellowstone Park

Thank to a legal loophole, the park's "Zone of Death" could, in theory, allow a murderer to go free.

Adventurous Pug and Kitty Hike Across Spain

Talk about a children's book in the making.

Roland Zumbuehl, Wikimedia Commons // CC BY-SA 3.0

Stay in Two Countries Simultaneously at This Franco-Suisse Hotel

In one room, you sleep in Switzerland, but shower in France.

10 Travel Apps for Trotting the Globe on a Budget

These apps will help you get the most bang for your travel buck and stick to your budget. (Best of all, they're free!)

New Zipline Lets Daredevil Tourists Soar Over Niagara Falls

See one of the world's most powerful waterfalls up close.

Why Is Jet Lag Worse After You've Traveled East?

Researchers use math to explain why jet lag happens and how travel direction plays a role.

Atelier für Sonderaufgaben via Art Safiental

Ditch Your Sleeping Bag to Camp in an Alpine Hotel Room Without Walls

Sorry, you'll have to hike to the bathroom.

Damien du Toit via Wikimedia Commons // CC BY 2.0

15 Places Overtaken by Nature

It doesn’t take long after a place is abandoned for nature to reclaim its land.

Restaurant in Singapore Serves Up a $2 Million Dining Experience

It lasts for eight hours and includes a helicopter ride and diamonds.

This Organization Is Building a Bike Path Across the Entire East Coast

One day in the not-too-distant future, you’ll be able to bike along a single path from Maine to Florida.

Sheep Fitted With Cameras Are Mapping the Faroe Islands

Google Street View hasn't arrived in the remote islands yet, so residents will have to settle for "Sheep View 360."

Synchronium via Wikimedia Commons // CC BY-SA 3.0

See Another Side of the Highlands With Scotland’s First Snorkeling Trail

The waters off the trail’s nine stops boast corals, cuttlefish, jellies, urchins, and sea stars.

The Best French Fries in All 50 States

Whether French fries are double-fried, oven-roasted, thin-cut, smothered in cheese, or dipped in ketchup, they're a delicious treat.

Automated Security Lanes Coming Soon to Select Airports

The technology is expected to increase security while decreasing the time spent at the checkpoints.

Stay Puft Marshmallow Man Attacks London's Waterloo Station

This definitely qualifies as something strange in the neighborhood.

Diliff via Wikimedia Commons // CC BY-SA 3.0

Buckingham Palace Is Hiring a Live-In Dishwasher

No prior experience is required.

Bruce McKinlay, Flickr // CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

New Zealanders Raise Millions to Buy a Beach and Donate It to the Public

Thanks to a pair of brothers-in-law, Awaroa Beach will stay open to the public.

The Life Aquatic: Meet Mario Salcedo, Full-Time Cruise Ship Passenger

At sea for 350 days out of the year, Salcedo's legs shake when he's on dry land.

The Best Fried Chicken in All 50 States

A cross-country field guide of the best fried chicken around.

The World's Oldest Library in Morocco Reopens Its Doors to the Public

al-Qarawiyyin University's historic book repository in Fez, Morocco, has a fresh new look.

Rome's Colosseum Is Getting a Massive (and Much-Needed) Makeover

After nearly 2000 years of visitors, pollution, and quick repairs, the ancient structure needed a lot of TLC.

New Zealand Town Recruiting New Residents With Land and Home Deals

Currently, the town doesn't have enough residents to fill its more than 1000 open jobs.

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