World

Free Wi-Fi for travellers is a concept whose time has come. The idea of a hotel charging for Wi-Fi may soon become as quaint, outdated and unacceptable as a restaurant charging for tap water. Even as free Wi-Fi spreads, pockets of stubborn resistance hold out. Some hotels and airports continue...

Museums began as "cabinets of curiosity" in wealthy people's homes who could afford to collect items of rare historical or scientific value and share them with their friends. Then, universities and other research institutions began displaying some of their collections, often still only for private viewing by special appointment...

What is a goblin shark or an immortal jellyfish? Which amphibians can regrow their own body parts? What animal can inhale its prey in less than 30 seconds? The world is full of weird-looking animals and travelling to exotic locations makes you aware of the weirder animals that we...

Look down on the earth at night and you'll see satellite images from space spotlighting large areas of artificial light. These are the world's cities on all continents. The popularity of cities reflects their infrastructures, landmarks and attractions. In North America, cities like New York have plenty to appeal...

The world is full of architectural gems, some dating back many centuries. Old towns throughout Europe have numerous buildings and churches that take you back to a time long ago. However, modern skyscrapers have begun to dominate skylines in prosperous cities, with designers seeking to produce something that defines...

Nature's diversity is awesome! Take lakes, for instance. Ordinarily, folks think of a body of water - and that's about it. In some places, nature has jazzed things up by adding not only a complex biological cocktail but a dash of flamboyant pink, to boot. Throughout the world, there...