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Phnom Penh, retaining its French character
Cambodia ceased to be a French protectorate in 1953, but Phnom Penh has never lost its French feel.
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A wrong turn goes right in Ipoh, Malaysia
He was headed for Malaysia’s Cameron Highlands, but poor planning “stuck” him in Ipoh instead.
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Launches pack a wallop on Virginia’s Wallops Island
Experience the thrill of a rocket launch at NASA’s Wallops Island facility on the Eastern Shore.
Travel Features
For expedited passport service, head to 600 19th St. NW
New location is more efficient and welcoming; no more pileups at security.
Arthur Frommer talks about old and new beginnings
The veteran globe-trotting publisher discusses his career, from his Army years to the latest Frommer’s.
Where a drug lord once cavorted, children now play
Burnishing Colombia’s image, the estate of drug lord Pablo Escobar is now a family-oriented theme park.
The myriad charms of German Village in Columbus, Ohio
A former working-class German enclave in Columbus, Ohio, is now a charming and upscale neighborhood.
Reindeer games in Alaska
Interacting with Santa’s Christmas Eve helpers on a reindeer farm in Palmer, Alaska.
The many delights of Vermont’s Stratton Mountain
This spiffy resort with well-groomed trails has something for just about every type of skier.
Hangin’ at a former Band hangout in Woodstock, N.Y.
A low-key, restful weekend at a house once frequented by notable musicians.
Right on queue: Real-time security estimates at Dulles
A video system tells you how long you can expect to wait in line at the airport’s TSA checkpoints.
Don’t pet the TSA dogs. Do collect the cards.
More than 107 dogs with the TSA’s Explosives Detection unit are featured on collectible trading cards.
Sign Language: Funny signs from the road
Readers send in humorous signs from their travels around the world.
Cape Town’s colorful Cape Malay cuisine
The cuisine of Cape Town’s Muslim Cape Malay quarter brings together the traditions of far-flung cultures.
Sign Language: Funny signs from the road
Readers send in humorous signs from their travels around the world.
Learning to fight like a gladiator
So-called gladiator schools, where tourists can try their hand at combat, are a popular attraction in Rome.
On the trail of Henry Ward Beecher in Brooklyn
A family visits the parish and grave of 19th-century abolitionist preacher Henry Ward Beecher.
Behind the scenes of the Hatfield-McCoy feud
In a corner of Kentucky and West Virginia, the infamous Hatfield-McCoy feud lives on.
Travel Deals
This week’s best travel bargains
Save on an Arizona resort, a Costa Rica package, Caribbean cruises, airfare to Mexico and more.
Her starry-eyed return to Scotland
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A city planner who fell in love with Scotland visits “amazing” Glasgow and enjoys a brief escape on Skye.
Bed Check
Embracing the boutique in Manhattan’s Nolitan Hotel
This boutique hotel in a hipster neighborhood offers nine floors of contemporary comfort.
Time stands still in the 1880s at Leith Hall
The Cape May bed-and-breakfast is as much a museum as a place to rest your head for the night.
Good things spring forth at this Virginia inn
A night at the Shenandoah Valley’s Inn at Vaucluse Spring.
Go for the golf, or resort to the simpler pleasures
At the Conley Resort in western Pennsylvania, there’s midrange golf and a top-notch vibe.
A W.Va. hotel that shines brightly
The Clarion Hotel Morgan in West Virginia is a grande dame in miniature with a decidedly nice streak.
The Navigator
The travel industry’s tricky timeout clauses
The travel industry is known for “gotcha” clauses and fine-print restrictions, so be aware.
Travel galleries
Baotou, China, yields surprising pleasures
It’s not a usual destination, but that doesn’t mean it’s not worth going.
Ankara, Turkey’s ‘second city’
Turkey’s second-largest city has been the republic’s capital since 1923, when the nation was founded.
Sochi in the spotlight
The Russian host city of the 2014 Winter Games is undergoing more than a simple facelift; it’s building an entirely new self.
Past and present in Nuremberg
The German city is famous for its Christmas Market and its respect for history.
German-style Christmas market in Baltimore
The Inner Harbor is transformed as vendors sell handcrafted holiday pieces, woolens, mulled wine and more.
Travel Guide 2013
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