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Tatami mats, silk cushions, a Japanese garden. Starbucks' new Kyoto coffeehouse has swapped the usual facades for a renovated wooden townhouse.

London thrill-seekers will soon be able to see the city's famous skyline from a whole new angle -- thanks to a new zip line opening in July.

From Cuba to Australia, the Chinese diaspora knows few bounds.

Italy's Wonder Ways: It's hard to escape the pull of Rome, but these new pilgrim trails open up a beautiful new world to hikers.

An exhibit of Orient Express carriages shows why it's regarded as the height of luxurious travel on rails.

Spirit Airlines Flight 971 had an unscheduled passenger on June 22. Cristina Penton, just 36 weeks' pregnant, went into labor and had a baby after takeoff.

From salad bars and cafes to libraries and ATMs -- the quintessential British red telephone box is getting a makeover.

It's time to break in those cowboy boots. The Calgary Stampede is coming to Canada this July. Here are seven reasons to go.

TSA agents stopped an unusual passenger this week at the Boston airport: a 20-pound lobster, alive in a checked bag.

Bad weather, crowded skies and military drills. Now you can add coin-tossing to the growing list of reasons for China's notorious flight delays.

Lantau Island, at nearly twice the size of Hong Kong Island, is the largest and greenest outlying island in the territory -- home to more cows than cabs.

High-end hikes: While the modern hiker may still trek for miles, today's rambles often end with a gourmet meal, a massage and a nice bed.