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Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, was a dusty little oasis only a hundred years ago, but has grown explosively to a city of over 5 million. There's little in the way of sights, but it's a popular business destination, and you can witness the fascinating collision of tribal Wahhabi conservatism, vast wealth, modern technology and Western influences. (more...)

Virgin Gorda is an idyllic miniature island in the British Virgin Islands. Although "discovered" by tourism in the 1970s, it's handled its fame well, and offers the visitor Caribbean delights ranging from beaches and water sports to diverse and eclectic dining. (more...)

• São Francisco de Assis Church in Belo Horizonte, Brazil has such out-of-the-ordinary architecture that the Catholic Church refused to consecrate it for a time.
• Eger, Hungary is the site of the northernmost Turkish minaret in Europe.
• Bintan Resorts is a district of Indonesia, but most trade there is conducted using Singapore dollars as the preferred currency.

29 Oct 2008

Danish carrier Sterling Airlines, one of the largest low cost carriers in Northern Europe, files for bankruptcy. All departures are canceled, and tickets already purchased will not be refunded. Travelers who have bought tickets through a travel agent as part of a package holiday, should contact their agent immediately (more...)

6 November 2008

Thimphu, Bhutan. The coronation ceremony for the fifth Druk Gyalpo (King of Bhutan) will be held in a large public ceremony at Tashichhodzong in Thimphu. This event will mark the beginning of a week of nation-wide celebrations. (more...)

17 Oct 2008

In Grozny (Chechnya, Russia) a new mosque opened. It became the largest mosque in Europe: it may accommodate about 10,000 people simultaneously. (more...)

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