Ten places you'd never know were in the USA
File under: World travel There are a number of towns in the USA that, for one reason or another, don't feel American at all. Some destinations have the feel and essence of a completely different city...
View ArticleScary plane landings at Madeira Airport: Video
File under: Travel news This video of planes landing in high winds on the island of Madeira recently shows just how tricky it is to be a pilot - and it's not much fun being a passenger either. Some of...
View ArticleHolidays from hell: Are these the worst experiences ever?
File under: World travel Holidays should leave you with lifelong memories, but some people return from their getaways wishing they could just forget them. Holidays from hell come in all different...
View ArticleMan sexually assaults woman on Tube platform after 'stalking her'
File under: Travel news Photo credit: BTP A man has been given a six-month suspended prison sentence and placed on the sex offenders register for seven years after assaulting a woman on a busy...
View ArticleSeven things you should eat when you're in Finland
File under: World travel Finland is an exotic arctic country with thousands of lakes and multitudes of forests to rummage through, but what's arguably even more exotic is its diverse gastronomy. The...
View ArticleThe world's most dangerous tourist attractions
File under: World travel Thrill-seeking has always been part of the adventure when travelling the world. So it may not come as a surprise that some of the planet's most popular tourist attractions are...
View ArticleTop 15 things to do in Barcelona
File under: World travel Spain has a host of beautiful cities for visitors to enjoy but Barcelona is undoubtedly one of the most unique and enjoyable. Gaudi's distinctive architecture can be seen all...
View ArticleBritish Food Fortnight: Best restaurants in the UK
File under: UK travel Today marks the beginning of British Food Fortnight (19 September - 4 October), an event that promises to be the "biggest annual, national celebration of British food and drink"....
View ArticleIncredible footage shows upright skydiving world record
File under: Travel news Amazing footage has emerged of the largest upright formation skydive ever undertaken. The breathtaking stunt was performed in the skies above Arizona and the video was captured...
View ArticleLondon named fifth most expensive city in the world
File under: Travel news London has a reputation for being pretty pricy - and rightly so, it seems, as it's been named the fifth most expensive city in the world. The capital may rank highly in the...
View ArticleWin! A spa break for two at The Montpellier Chapter in Cheltenham
File under: Win Fancy escaping on a luxurious spa break this autumn? We've teamed up with The Montpellier Chapter in Cheltenham to offer you the chance to win a mini-break, worth over £530. The winner...
View ArticleZurich is the world's most expensive city
File under: Travel news Zurich in Switzerland has been named the most expensive city in the world, according to a report by Swiss bank UBS. See also: The ten cheapest cities in Europe for a winter...
View ArticleNine things that have definitely happened to you on a plane
File under: World travel Flying is one of the most awkward things we do as humans: it's physically, emotionally and socially challenging. After all, being confined in a narrow metal tube as it hurtles...
View ArticleAmazing footage of the Dead Sea after rivers flood (video)
File under: Travel news After a snowfall in Jerusalem, the rivers flowing into the Dead Sea often flood, bringing rushing water to the usually peaceful and serene natural landscapes. Videographer Amir...
View ArticleIn celebration of Elephant Appreciation Day: Why elephants are special
File under: Travel news It's Elephant Appreciation Day - and we're celebrating the largest and most-loved land mammal in the world. First of all, here are five things that make elephants very very...
View ArticleWorld Rhino Day: Let's make some noise
File under: Travel news Today is World Rhino Day, and here at AOL Travel we're joining people around the world to show our support for rhino conservation. Rhino poaching has now reached crisis point,...
View ArticleWhere is the best place to have afternoon tea in London?
File under: UK travel Where is the best place to have afternoon tea in London? It's one of the most popular British traditions - but finding the perfect place to enjoy it can be tricky. To help with...
View ArticleIncredible view of Bahamas 'looks like art' from space (video)
File under: World travel The Great Exuma islands in the Bahamas are a popular holiday destination- but the area also holds a special place in the lives of astronauts. Tidal channels existing near the...
View ArticleRecord number of green sea turtles nest in Florida (video)
File under: Travel news It's hatching time for green sea turtles on the Atlantic Coast at the Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge in Florida. This refuge, which is south of Cape Canaveral, has seen a...
View ArticleWhat caused these mysterious patterns on a Dorset beach?
File under: Travel news Photo credit: Reddit/Imgur A photograph of strange patterns on a beach in Dorset has gone viral after being shared on Reddit. The image shows a phenomenon known as 'beach...
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