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Host of the 2012 Summer Olympics, London is the largest city in Western Europe and one of the great "world cities". With a history that dates to before Roman times, London offers royal history in the form of Buckingham Palace and the Tower of London, cultural activities such as the British Museum and the West End theatres, and a variety of events to celebrate the 2012 Olympic Games. (more...)

Off the beaten path

Nevyansk is a small town in the Urals region of Russia. Once the cradle of Russia's metallurgical industry, Nevyansk boasts a unique tower commissioned by an 18th-century Russian tycoon who was inspired by Italian architecture—he sought to emulate the campaniles of Venice, but eventually ended up with a Leaning Tower. (more...)

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Americans in Cuba for those interested in following a growing cultural travel trend
Trekking in Nepal where you can see some of the world's highest mountains, including Mount Everest (picture).
Retiring abroad is a common trend these days
Alexandria to Cape Town by train and bus- recently added itinerary with great content