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The Able Traveler: A Touch of Nostalgia in Eastern Tennessee

The secrecy of WWII Oak Ridge is gone, but a nostalgic air remains. It's a great place to step back in time, learn a little history and just enjoy the ambiance of this all-American…

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Walk This Way: Five Great Sunday Strolls in Paris

There are many great Paris Walks, but you really need to pay attention along the way. Strolling through the city's streets lets you soak up the Parisian ambiance like a native.

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New Orleans Beyond the Beads and Bourbon Street

Escape from the French Quarter and New Orleans becomes a city where people are genuinely hospitable, where the adversity of Katrina has strengthened their resolve to show off their…

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From Espresso to Champagne: Sofia's Best Watering Holes

Whether you're up for a morning coffee, a beer in the park, or a late-night drink, these six watering holes encompass Sofia's ambiance, character, and history.

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Americans in Paris: Eat, Drink, Pray & Explore in English

While in Paris it's important to immerse yourself in the local culture. But certain English-language places are so iconic they've become downright Parisian, and you shouldn't feel…

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Join the Revolution! 25 Ways to Take Action in Williamsburg

At the most popular destination in Virginia, a family can pack an awful lot of fun into three or four days around Williamsburg.

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London and Sochi Ready for Their Olympic Moment

The next two Olympic competitions seek to set the tone for the next century of global competition.

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August's Prize: Discover 500 Places and Win $500

One lucky winner will receive $500 and three 500 Places guidebooks. Register now to win this prize.

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How to Get Up, Up and Away in Barcelona

Just a few minutes' train ride from the center of town can put you hundreds of feet above Barcelona, with stunning views and a great cup of coffee at the end of it.

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Sun, Sand, and Sports in the Heart of Paris

Paris has some of the best museums in the world, but if you start to experience overload or your family threatens a mutiny, it's time to discover some of Paris' other recreational…

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6 Ways to Celebrate Warm Weather in Knoxville, Tennessee

This dynamic city may be packed with southern charm ad hews close to its rugged pioneer roots, but it's become home to much more than chicken and dumplings and Americana music.

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4 New Places in the U.S. to Try Your Luck

These days, it seems you can't travel more than 100 miles in any given direction without running into a casino or some manner of gambling facility.

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6 Ways to Flamenco in Madrid

Flamenco's tangled musical roots sprout from Andalusia, but the current artistic revival began in Madrid in the 1980s and no where else offers as much variety.

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Stockholm Designs for Less Than You'd Expect

It's all-but-impossible to visit Stockholm without stuffing your carry-on with Scandinavian designs. Here are 5 shops that show you how to do it for less.

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Walk This Way: Summer Walking Tours Around the World

From Costa Rica to Morocco: four active and appealing trips to get your feet moving, your camera clicking, and your adventurous spirit ignited.

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Don't Go There: My Top 10 Overrated Travel Experiences

From Little Italy, to Venice, to Harajuku: One travel expert's assessment of ten things around the world to stay away from, or at least be wary of.

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3 Off-the-Beaten-Path Sights Worth the Effort

Whether you head to a clear-as-glass lake, set out on an epic hike, or haul it up a mountain, exploring beyond-the-norm spots at the very least promises fabulous water cooler stories.

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5 Summer Global Get-Togethers and Goings-On

A month-long festival in Bali, an all-night party in Iceland, and more big events in France and Australia.

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The Easiest Way to Make Tracks to Atlantic City

Clever names attract attention and Atlantic City's new ACES train, connecting travelers to the coastal gambling haven from New York's Penn Station, has that and good ideas in spades.

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6 Hidden Oases in the Heart of Paris

Taking in all the sights of Paris is grand, but sometimes you need a spot to sit and recoup. Here are six quiet little corners that take you by surprise.

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Atlanta Alternatives: 7 Other Southeastern Destinations

A visit to the southeast U.S. wouldn't be complete without a trip beyond the shadow of the big peach. Here's a succinct guide to seven of the region's most interesting destinations.

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Taking the Kids to Prague

With the U.S. dollar stronger than last year and cheap airfares available, this is the summer to return to Europe. Prague, from its castles to its shops, is guaranteed to be a hit with…

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Salt Lake City: A Little Bit Different

Utah's capital is definitely unusual, from its location in a blazing hot desert and proximity to mountain sports to its home as one of the U.S.'s most influential native-born…

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Visiting Kirkland, WA, Seattle's Nearby Escape

The beautiful town of Kirkland is across Lake Washington from that metropolis to the west, and a combination of urban scenery, suburban gentility, and sheer nature that makes it worth…

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Civil War Trails: See 19th-Century Sites in 21st-Century Style

Each year, thousands of armchair Civil War buffs, amateur historians, re-enactment enthusiasts, and those with sheer curiosity descend upon historic battlefields and key sites of the…