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It's not just Kentucky Derby winners that are buried with great honor
April 28, 2010 | By Robin T. Reid

Chinese urban planners are building new towns with a foreign flair, each mimicking architecture from Europe’s storied cities
June 10, 2010 | By Rachel Kaufman

From Mt. Etna to China to the Sahara, these striking satellite images of air pollution are from both natural and man-made causes
April 20, 2010 | By Sarah Zielinski

For more than 75 years, some of the world’s greatest entertainers have performed at the famous Harlem theater
May 10, 2010 | By Lucinda Moore

Conservationists estimate that one-eighth of all bird species, one-fifth of mammal species and one-third of amphibian species are at risk of extinction
August 2010 | By Erica R. Hendry

There are some 2,000 species of jellyfish. Some are tasty, others will kill you with the tap of a tentacle. Here are nine varieties that really stand out
August 01, 2010 | By Abigail Tucker

Cobras, sharks, lemurs, hermit crabs and more...
August 2010 | By T. A. Frail, Megan Gambino, Laura Helmuth, Erica R. Hendry and Abigail Tucker

Hummingbirds, birch trees, queen bees, northern quolls and more...
June 2010 | By Amanda Bensen, T.A. Frail, Erica R. Hendry, Abigail Tucker and Sarah Zielinski

Piazza San Marco—the storied square punctuated by its 11th century basilica, looming bell tower and flocks of pigeons—endures as an awe-inspiring portal to the city’s many splendors
May 01, 2010 | By Rick Steves

The “best little street in Paris” offers tasty cheese, delectable pastries, vegetable stalls and old-fashioned merchants as an irresistible slice of authentic neighborhood life
May 01, 2010 | By Rick Steves

An after-dark walk takes in the Eternal City’s most famous fountains, grand palaces, a soaring temple, candlelit outdoor cafes and street musicians
May 01, 2010 | By Rick Steves

The city's historic core is an exquisitely preserved showcase of Czech culture, including Art Nouveau architecture and some of the best beer in Europe
May 01, 2010 | By Rick Steves

A decade and a half after an ethnic war, Bosnia and Herzegovina's most inviting city is re-emerging as a tourist destination
May 01, 2010 | By Rick Steves

Ancient fortresses offer glimpses of medieval brutality and 19th-century Romanticism
May 2010 | By Rick Steves

A bustling modern metropolis, the Turkish city also reminds travelers that the charm of traditional cultures is still something to value
May 01, 2010 | By Rick Steves

Running elephants, far-flying mosquitos, ancient crocodiles and more...
May 2010 | By T.A. Frail, Megan Gambino, Erica R. Hendry, Jesse Rhodes and Sarah Zielinski

Dominated by the Soviets for 50 years, the Estonian capital boasts medieval architecture and signature chic that attracts travelers drawn by Old World character
May 01, 2010 | By Rick Steves

For those willing to follow the uphill lanes, this Greek island offers tradition, magnificent views of the harbor and a relaxing vacation spot
May 01, 2010 | By Rick Steves

When Austrians want to enjoy the great outdoors, they head for a region of forested slopes, beckoning trails—and great fishing
May 01, 2010 | By Rick Steves

On a mountainside above the Lauterbrunnen Valley, it's still possible to find Swiss traditions in a 700-year-old hamlet populated by contented cows and hospitable villagers
May 01, 2010 | By Rick Steves

In Florence, Michelangelo's masterpiece epitomizes the heroic power and surpassing artistry of the Renaissance
May 01, 2010 | By Rick Steves

On western Ireland's remote and rugged peninsula, traditional Irish culture thrives in a land where musicians converge on pubs and a whiff of peat scents the air
May 01, 2010 | By Rick Steves

The storybook countryside of hedgerows, grazing sheep, thatched-roof cottages and stately homes harks back to the days of the medieval wool trade
May 01, 2010 | By Rick Steves

Italy's answer to the French Riviera offers swimming, hiking, romance and relaxation along the Mediterranean
May 2010 | By Rick Steves

Belgium's exquisitely preserved medieval city is home to picturesque canals, gilded architecture, great beer and handcrafted chocolate
May 2010 | By Rick Steves

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