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Johannesburg a draw for study of early man

South Africa's economic hub is the very model of a skyscraping major city. But Johannesburg also is a mecca for those with an interest in the pre-modern - the very, very pre-modern.

New Zealand town is in the dark - and proud of it

This little town is in the dark and proud of it. Where other places greet the night by lighting up their streets and tourist attractions, this one goes the other way...

Vancouver a year away from hosting Winter Olympics

Hugging a spectacular bay by the Pacific Ocean and ringed by stunning, snowcapped peaks, Vancouver easily ranks as one of the world's most beautiful cities. With its sandy beaches, Pacific waters, lush rain forests and a glittering downtown full of

Fun for cheap in L.A. during Oscars season

Enjoying Oscars season in Los Angeles, especially during a recession, doesn't require a designer ballgown, diamond encrusted necklaces or a shiny, gilded statuette.

Skiing: Discover the power of the Powder (Highway)

A gloomy pall caps the valley as the lift rattles at the bottom of the mountain. Slowly, it passes into the clouds, a frosty mist hitting passengers in the face as an eerie yellow light envelops the chair. The first glint of blue streams through the trees

Party goes on for college spring breakers

College students don't seem to be planning staycations for spring break. Bookings to popular beach destinations are strong, according to travel companies, and volunteering vacations continue to gain momentum. "Typically the student business is more

History and luxury meet at St. Eugene

The bar and lobby were where the classrooms were, the second floor had living quarters for the priests and nuns. The third floor, with the slanted ceilings and lookout window at the end of the hall, was where the students lived.

Old Damascus struggles to cope in the new Syria

Scenes from the old, walled city of Damascus: A carpet dealer skilled at multilingual bargaining is cajoling a tourist into his showroom. A rhythmic tap-tap-tap resonates from a doorway as an artisan hammers silver strips into a richly decorated brass

10 places to steal a kiss for Valentine's Day

Looking for a Valentine's Day destination? Lonely Planet's "Best in Travel 2009" guidebook offers a list of 10 places to steal a kiss. Some places on the list are renowned for romance or a sexy vibe like New York, Rio de Janeiro, and Paris.

Retired? Hit the road, help your brain

So you've escaped middle age and are ready for the long calm of retirement. What next? If you spend too much time rocking on the front porch, will your brain droop into autopilot?

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