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You're a tourist in Paris. You spent 13 euros and wait in line for 45 minutes to ride the elevator to the top of the Eiffel Tower. Finally at the top, you got out your camera, all ready to take a prizewinning shot of the city's most famous landmark lighting up the sky. But guess what? Those crafty French ... » more

Few walks in any city offer vistas as stunning as you'll experience crossing the Golden Gate Bridge. On the east side, the round yellow hills of Marin County rise over the endless expanse of the Pacific ... » more

Over 600 years old, Wat Chedi Luang is the most somber of Chiang Mai's many temples. But don't let it get you down. Several times a day, the somber mood is broken by a flurry of young monks scurrying around, mixing youthful horseplay with their monkly chores. The structure was severely damaged by an ... » more