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Olympics Then and Now: Sarajevo, Yugoslavia, Winter Olympic Games 1984
A symbol of Yugoslav success, then failure, and now success again, Sarajevo is one of Europe's most resiliant cities.
Olympics Then and Now: Mexico City, Mexico, Summer Olympic Games 1968
From big to bigger, Mexico City's keeps growing despite the hurdles in front of it.
Olympics Then and Now: Melbourne, Australia, Summer Olympic Games 1956
Fifty-plus years have transformed this Australian backwater city into a cosmopolitan destination.
Olympics Then and Now: Los Angeles, Summer Olympic Games 1932 and 1984
Big boycotts dragged the games down, but Los Angeles still rose -- and rises -- to the occasion.
Inside China: Getting in Touch with the Ancient
Priceless manuscripts, monumental sculptures, historic temples and other ancient sites that make China a must-see destination for history buffs and lovers of antiquities.
Inside China: Exploring Arts and Culture
How to see the best of China's arts and culture, from the six best museums, to puppet shows, opera, theater, and acrobatics.
Travel Writing 101: Getting into Print (and Online)
Before the Internet, there were three kinds of print: newspaper, magazines, and the book. But today it's essential to publish on the web in one form or another.
Olympics Then and Now: St. Moritz, Switzerland, Winter Olympic Games 1928 and 1948
Sleepy yet chic, St. Moritz can throw a good party for A-listers and Olympians alike.
Go Deep: 5 Underground Explorations for the Entire Family
500 Places to Take Your Kids Before They Grow Up highlights great family trips, sights, and activities around the world. Here are five underground escapes that mix science,…
Park of the Week: Everglades National Park
The Everglades National Park is the biggest subtropical wilderness in the United States, the largest wilderness east of the Mississippi, and the third largest of national parks in the…
Private Island Rundown: Who Offers What in the Caribbean and Bahamas
At the busiest ports it's good-bye relaxing beach paradise and hello crowds and pushy touts. But the cruise lines' private resorts provide passengers with a sane, place to enjoy the…
Pauline Frommer's Spend Less, See More Tips for Renting a Car
8 things you need to know to get a better car with fewer hassles on your next vacation.
Inside China: The Country's Culinary Map
Chinese food in all its varieties may very well be the best cuisine in the world. And consuming China means taking part of the food equally with the art, architecture and those other…
Do-it-Yourself Family Shore Excursions Along the Mediterranean
Skip a cruise ship's organized shore excursions and go off your own: It's a great way to leave the sheltered vibe of a ship and pretend you're independent travelers not bound by a…
Travel Troubleshooter: Double-Booked at the Days Inn
Our reader booked rooms in two different cities through the Days Inn website. Then again, maybe he didn't: The final reservation is for two nights in the same place. Is he the victim…
7 Essential Skills for Surviving Summer Travel
Taking a deep breath just doesn't work anymore. Not this summer. So I asked a few experts to tell me how they'd cope with this summer's travelin' blues.
Inside China: Pollution and the Environment
Fresh air to breathe and clean water to drink are two basic requirements most people take for granted but in China, it seems that even the most fundamental of human necessities are at…
Inside China: The Diversity of a Billion-Plus People
As the world's largest nation, population-wise, with an estimated 1.3 billion people, China is also very diverse, with an official count of 55 different ethnic minorities.
What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Portugal
Budget bed options at state-run pousadas, smoking bans in public places, new hotels in picturesque towns and villages, and more news from the edge of the Iberian peninsula.
Pacific Paradises of Tahiti & Fiji -- on a Budget
What better time than now to start planning your next beach vacation to escape the winter cold. When things start cooling down, heat up with a getaway to one or more islands in the…
The Best Free Things to Do in San Francisco
Visiting San Francisco is high on your traveler's to-do list, but have you've been holding off because you think the city is just so darn pricey? Think again.
Inside China: 5 Sprawling Mega Cities
Shanghai's soaring skyscrapers, Chongqing's expansive borders, and more glimpses of the world's urban future.
Frequent Criers: Are Elite Fliers Ruining Air Travel?
The last thing I want to do is start a class war at 36,000 feet, but enough is enough. Passengers who think they deserve preferential treatment are ruining it for the rest of us.
The 7 Best Bargains in U.S. National Parks
Free entertainment, unlimited visits with one ticket, 24/7 hours and four more great reasons why U.S. parks are a budget traveler's dream.
Arizona in Technicolor: National Parks Beyond the Grand Canyon
The Petrified Forest and Saguaro National Parks offer visually stunning landscapes and an opportunity to explore some of the most impressive geological sites in the…