Japan's Cat Cafes take to the rails
In a joint venture, a cat rescue organization and a suburban railroad join forces to run a one-day cat cafe on rails, hoping to increase adoptions.
Blogs
Aug. 12, 2017: Grotesque in Bratislava
Grotesques can be grim and threatening, but this pair in Bratislava, Slovakia seem to be a less-frightening sort.
California Gardens 2017: Filoli, the Garden
PortMoresby happily revisits an historic Northern California garden in idyllic Woodside, near where she grew up south of San Francisco.
Switzerland gets unusual avalanche-proof theatre
An unusual Swiss theatre built to withstand wind and avalanche, but to be used for only three years.
France, Germany want more taxes from Airbnb
Airbnb and others with their European headquarters in Ireland pay little tax where they do business. Germany and France intend to change that.
Beldi Hill Lead Mine, Swaledale North Yorkshire.
Ian Cook takes us on a journey into Britain's industrial past: the remains of a 19th century lead mine.
August 11, 2017: Madonna Dell Accoglienza, Lake Garda
Ian Cook's Pic of the Day shares images of the Madonna monument, including of its stunning views of Lake Garda.
Marriott, Alaska Airlines top loyalty program ranks
In U.S. News & World Report rankings, Alaska takes #1 for third year in a row, with Marriott topping the hotel program rankings.
Mallorca gets tough new tourism-control law
Mallorca and Ibiza call a halt to some rentals and set new rules for others in one of the stiffest responses to perceived 'overtourism.'
August 10, 2017: Prairie Scenes, Alberta
Pierre Renault shares some summer scenes from the Alberta prairies.
Dispatches from Ikaria: Part 2
Professor Abe's visit to Ikaria continues, this week looking at some of the island's geothermal springs which drew some of the first tourists to the island. Today the Greek island is a spa destination with a number of charming small towns and villages.
Viking's winter cruise will chase Northern Lights
Viking's Ocean Cruise division will sail an extreme northern Norway route to catch the lights.
British Air gets a little 'country' with Nashville route
BA continues to expand its 787 service to smaller markets on "long and thin" routes with a new route to the Music City.
August 9, 2017: - Treasure Falls, CO
It's a 105-foot cascade that's 'pretty darn cool;' waterfall-lover Samantha says it's worth the hike!
Visiting Key West and the Hemingway House
Stephanie shares a visit to the Key West, a highlight of which was exploring the Hemingway home.