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Abu Dhabi steps out of Dubai's shadows

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:06:57 EST

Abu Dhabi is often cast in the shadow of the vibrant Dubai, but the state is challenging its more celebrated neighbor as a premier destination.

Congo's designer dandies

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:21:44 EST

Sporting only the most stylish designer labels, wearing only meticulously matched colors, Congo's dandies are proving to be a tourist draw.

Private jet makers look to Asia

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 02:25:50 EST

It seems that the global super-rich like their private jets on the bland side.

Naked rowers break Atlantic record

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 07:16:24 EST

Rowing across the Atlantic Ocean may be an extreme test of human endurance but an all female crew who completed the feat discovered a secret tactic to ease the physical burden -- rowing nude.

An oasis for sounds

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 06:34:57 EST

Mali's "Festival au Desert" is a world away from muddy fields and heaving crowds.

The sail rocket

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 06:22:50 EST

The Vestas Sailrocket 2 is half boat, half plane, and hopefully it will soon to be the fastest sailing vessel on water too.

Photo challenge

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 06:42:40 EST

Can you guess where in the world this port is?

'Sovereign' superyacht

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 12:22:16 EST

Cruising in this boat is like an experience fit only for royalty.

London's iconic bus to return

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 08:45:53 EST

The Routemaster bus first appeared on London's streets in the 1950s and quickly became one of the city's most recognizable icons.

Speeding trains, 'Moving Platforms'

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 09:10:46 EST

A designer has come up with a unique and futuristic solution for speeding up rail travel: he doesn't want to change the engines, or the tracks -- he wants to get rid of the stations.