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Vintage railroad depots offer glimpses of Nevada’s past

Symbols of a bygone era, vintage railroad depots survive across Nevada. They represent an era when dozens of railroads connected Nevada’s boomtowns, mining camps and cities with the rest of the country.

$193M monastery in Hong Kong has bulletproof VIP rooms

Nestled in a tranquil hillside, Hong Kong’s newest Buddhist monastery features bulletproof VIP rooms and the world’s second tallest statue of the Goddess of Mercy — a Buddhist deity.

Clean-up crew to attack ‘world’s tallest junkyard’

Most climbers who try don’t succeed in climbing the 29,035-foot-high Mount Everest, the world’s tallest peak. But they do leave their trash. Thousands of pounds of it.

10 best US beaches for families in 2015

The best family beaches have more than a sandy spot to sunbathe or clean water for swimming. These beaches all offer more to explore close to the beach.

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Americans fear pilot crashes as much as hijacking

Americans fear pilots purposely crashing an airliner as much as they are afraid of a hijacking, and over a quarter are more scared of flying than they were before a copilot crashed a jet in France last week, killing 150 people, a Reuters/Ipsos poll found.

World’s tallest hotel could be built in the Swiss Alps

At 1,250 feet, the reflective glass-covered 7132 Tower, planned for completion in 2019, will be same height as the Empire State Building. It would be western Europe’s tallest building — and the world’s tallest hotel — and it would be built in a tiny Swiss village.

5 travel spots that just got cheaper for Americans

Much of the world is on sale for Americans right now since the U.S. dollar is enjoying one of the strongest moments in modern history. If you were dreaming of a vacation to a far off destination, now is the time.

Touring Hoover Dam is powerful experience

Hoover Dam, which turns 80 years old this year, is an engineering marvel that attracts nearly a million visitors annually to its location on the Colorado River just 30 miles from Las Vegas

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For those seeking a getaway, spring brings festivals and many opportunities to enjoy nature.

Pioneer history comes alive in St. George, Utah

Standing on the red cliffs overlooking St. George, Utah, you can imagine this valley as the area’s first white residents saw it 150 years ago.

The Ultimate Cheapskate’s 10 ways to save money on travel

Whether you’re 18 or 80, a springtime getaway is a cure-all for the winter blues. Here are 10 tips for having a blast without busting your travel budget.

How to survive traveling with kids

When you have kids, traveling is difficult. While it might be faster to fly somewhere, flights are expensive, and they mean more time confined in one place. While driving may be a good solution financially, it’s also overwhelming to think about spending that much time in a car with kids. Here are some ideas to make traveling with your kids something to look forward to.

Russia wants a superhighway that will let you drive to London

According to a March 23 report in The Siberian Times, Russian Railways president Vladimir Yakunin has proposed a plan for a massive trans-Siberian highway that would link his country’s eastern border with the U.S. state of Alaska, crossing a narrow stretch of the Bering Sea that separates Asia and North America.

5 reasons your next beach trip should be to Alabama

The California coastline might come to mind when you think of a destination for a beach trip, but Alabama and the Gulf of Mexico have some of the best beaches in the world. Here are five reasons why your next beach trip should be to Alabama.

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