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Langkawi And Its Magical Islands

MANILA, Philippines - There are several ways of reaching an exotic island destination - by plane, train, bus, ferryboat, or by helicopter. I eagerly went all five ways.

Free-thinking, not frozen

On the well-designed streets of Helsinki, Dugald Jellie absorbs the city's creative genius.

Solo trip to London a memorable journey

By Janet K. Keeler, Times Food and Travel Editor Friday, May 11, 2012 I'll never forgot the first day of my first big solo trip. I'd flown from San Francisco to London overnight, weary but excited when the plane landed just after dawn. My hotel in the Bloomsbury district was on the London Underground's Piccadilly Line, which conveniently connects with Heathrow Airport. So I exchanged some money ...

Tour bus industry inks voluntary safety rules

The tour bus industry has set a voluntary 450-km limit on night driving by unaccompanied drivers to prevent accidents, industry officials said. A group of bus operators and travel agencies informed transport minister Takeshi Maeda of its new voluntary rules, including the distance limit, on Wednesday.

Earth Day and National Parks Week Shine the Spotlight on Rail Travel

Go green with eco-friendly rail packages to North America’s National Parks from Vacations By RailChicago, Illinois (PRWEB) April 21, 2012 A vacation to North America’s national parks provides an excellent opportunity to reflect on the beauty found in the countries’ protected land and the preservation of the environment. ...