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After Petronas Towers, travelers may draw a blank on the Malaysian city of Kuala Lumpur. Insiders help guide you through an up-and-comer in Asia.

Summer vacations for adults: Whether you're mountain biking, painting or building a boat, these summer activities are so fun they won't feel like learning.

North Carolina's Cape Hatteras National Seashore has a new wonder for visitors to explore: A new island has appeared, almost overnight.

Ayutthaya has long been a popular Bangkok day-trip destination. But a recent influx of cool dining and sleeping options is tempting many to stay for the night.

If you know where to look, New Zealand's largest city is as intriguing as the country's renowned scenery. Auckland insiders show you the way.

New Zealand now sits on a massive new continent scientists have named Zealandia, according to a publication released by the Geological Society of America.

You may have seen a picture of a Shanghai parking lot that has almost 5,000 bicycles dumped in it. Here's why those bikes piled up.

Five hidden speakeasy-style bars that hark back to Shanghai's golden era of the 1920s and '30s.

Geoff Marshall and Vicki Pipe are on a mission: They want to visit every single train station in England, Wales and Scotland. That's 2,563 railway stops!

Hong Kong isn't just a city. It's a subtropical archipelago made up of more than 200 islands and outcrops. Here are 17 beautiful places to see.

When winter descends, so does the aurora borealis. Here's how to track the spectacular northern lights in Iceland.

When it comes to natural beauty and timeless art in Japan, it's hard to top Tohoku, located at the northern tip of Japan's main island of Honshu.

Hong Kong is made for motoring with smooth, scenic roads that twist through subtropical forests and over misty hilltops.

These stunning visual diaries depict daily life and travel memoirs, as well as popular imagery, folk mythology and even erotica.

Molise may be Italy's most secretive region. Nestled on the Adriatic, it offers travelers pristine landscapes, snow skiing, beaches, hearty food.

In 2012, a series of vacation photos taken by a group of friends over three decades went viral. This year, the Santa Barbara Five added another shot.

Italy is a treasure trove of amazing places to visit. The hill towns of Tuscany. The colorful mosaic of Venice. Mountains, beaches -- Italy has it all.

Mind your manners, please. Toilet and tipping protocol are among the behaviors many tourists have yet to master in Japan's historic city of Kyoto.

If you've ever clicked on a list of the most beautiful forests, chances are you've seen a photo of Sagano Bamboo Forest in Kyoto, Japan.