Archive for August, 2009

Goodbye Taliban, hello tourists

Monday, August 31, 2009, 4:19
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Afghanistan's Bamiyan province drew world attention in 2001, when the Taliban blew up two giant statues of Buddha. Despite this loss, Bamiyan's cave monasteries and mountain splendor still attract tourists. Full story

Raise a glass to America’s ‘beer country’

Monday, August 31, 2009, 4:19
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When it comes to taking spirited vacations, wandering a vineyard falls flat in the face of handcrafted brew. With more than 1,500 breweries across the United States, beer is not just a drink -- it's a destination. Full story

Tomato-armed revelers turn town red

Thursday, August 27, 2009, 12:23
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Up to 50,000 revelers descended on the small Spanish town of Bunol, throwing, squishing and pummeling 100 metric tons of over-ripe tomatoes in what has grown to be the world's biggest annual food fight. Full story

Beds made of hay are latest hotel craze

Thursday, August 27, 2009, 12:23
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Holiday-makers around the world are facing up to the fact that, in times of recession, large travel expenses are difficult to justify. Full story

Relax and learn on Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula

Monday, August 24, 2009, 20:57
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iReporters capture the calming scenery and ancient ruins of the Yucatan Peninsula on film Full story

Get locals’ lei of the land in Oahu, Hawaii

Monday, August 24, 2009, 8:12
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With Hawaii's impossibly perfect temperatures and enviable scenery, it's easy to forget that there's life off the beach. Full story

Need travel ideas? Look to Hollywood

Wednesday, August 19, 2009, 2:27
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You've seen Paris and Rome, but there are times when you want to get away from the familiar. Ironically, you don't have to leave your house to get inspired; simply flip on the TV or dip into your DVD collection. Full story

Scientists test for toxic airplane air exposure

Wednesday, August 19, 2009, 2:27
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Inside a freezer in a research laboratory at the University of Washington are blood and blood plasma samples from 92 people who suffer from mysterious illnesses, including tremors, memory loss and severe migraine headaches. Full story

North Korea opens border for tourism

Wednesday, August 19, 2009, 2:27
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South Korea responded positively, but cautiously, to a joint agreement announced Monday between North Korea and the South's Hyundai Group to resume cross-border tourism, ease border controls and facilitate cross-border family reunions. Full story

10 top snorkeling spots

Wednesday, August 19, 2009, 2:27
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Manatees, snake eels or elkhorn coral and lots of reef fish Full story