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Ottawa is the capital of Canada. The city is situated along the Ontario side of the Ottawa River, opposite Gatineau, Quebec. Officially bilingual and home to thousands of immigrants from around the world, the city has some of the best museums in Canada, diverse food and hopping nightlife. (more...)

Mesa Verde National Park is a United States National Park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the state of Colorado. It's renowned for its incredibly well-preserved cliff dwellings, some of the most interesting archaeological sights in North America. (more...)

• A characteristic product of the Mexican town of Guanajuato is the confection "Charamuscas" -- figures made of caramel resembling mummies.
• In a fine display of even-handedness, the Oscar Getz Museum of Whiskey History in Bardstown, Kentucky displays not only whiskey memorabilia, but also Carrie Nation's hatchet.
• If just bathing at Helsinki's Kotiharju Sauna isn't extreme enough for you, try their traditional bloodletting service.

4 Sep 2008

Phuket, Krabi and Hat Yai airports were briefly closed and intercity rail service in Thailand suspended due to protests. Services are now back to normal. (more...)

29 Aug 2008

Canadian transatlantic budget carrier Zoom Airlines has ceased operations. (more...)

9 Aug 2008

Wall Arch, one of the most photographed natural stone arches in Utah's Arches National Park, collapsed. (more...)

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